ALAN TAM AND HACKEN LEE 10TH ANNIVERSARY Alan Tam Wing-lun has released more than 200 solo albums in a 30-year career and Hacken Lee Hak-kan's singing has been described as flawless. Together they have performed more 100 concerts around the world. The duo celebrate a decade of collaboration with a tour including a night in Macau, with classic hits and a never-before-seen "Figurerobic" performance. July 26, 8pm, Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao , Cotai, HK$280-HK$1,080, HK Ticketing. inquiries@venetian.com.mo . NOBUO UEMATSU AND EARTHBOUND PAPAS The composer of soundtracks for the Final Fantasy v ideo game series is returning to our shores. He will be joined by musicians from Earthbound Papas, and other composers and arrangers. August 30, 8pm, Music Zone@E-Max, Kitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480, HK$980, Cityline. Inquiries: 2799 0310 RUSSIAN CIRCLES This instrumental post-rock trio from Chicago create melodies that are by turns delicate and abrasive. Their latest release, Memorial , showcases that polarising style. July 22, 9pm, Hidden Agenda, 2A Wing Fu Industrial Building, 15-17 Tai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, HK$240 (advance until July 21) at White Noise Records, 1/F, 720 Shanghai Street, Kowloon, HK$250 (online) whitenoiserecords.org , HK$300 (door). Inquiries: 2591 0499 DON QUIXOTE Nina Ananiashvili, one of the finest ballerinas of the 20th century and the artistic director of the State Ballet of Georgia, stages her own interpretation of the novel by Miguel de Cervantes for the Hong Kong Ballet. With challenging choreography and a hilarious storyline, the ballet tells the tale of Don Quixote, an honourable yet delusional knight, and his quest for his imaginary lover, Dulcinea. August 22-23, 7.30pm, August 23-24, 2.30pm, August 29, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, TST, HK$140-HK$1,000, Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724
