Children's festival to be held
1 year, 6 months ago

Children's festival to be held

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The Gateway to Arts summer festival will kick off on July 2 with a concert by the Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tan Lihua. The Gateway to Arts summer festival will be launched by the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. According to Xu Jian, the organizer of the art festival, the event will kick off on July 2 with a concert by the Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tan Lihua. The festival also offers amateur art lovers 12 mini summer camps centering on different art forms, such as percussion, harp, Peking Opera, and guqin.

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Summer festival unveils spectacular lineup in Beijing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Summer festival unveils spectacular lineup in Beijing

China Daily  

Poster of the 2024 Gateway to Arts summer festival. The annual Gateway to Arts summer festival is set to enchant audiences from July 5 to Aug 31 at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. Established in 1995, the festival has become a summer staple for families in Beijing, offering a diverse array of art forms including classical music, traditional …

Summer festival unveils spectacular lineup in Beijing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Summer festival unveils spectacular lineup in Beijing

China Daily  

Poster of the 2024 Gateway to Arts summer festival. The annual Gateway to Arts summer festival is set to enchant audiences from July 5 to Aug 31 at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. Established in 1995, the festival has become a summer staple for families in Beijing, offering a diverse array of art forms including classical music, traditional …

Beijing Philharmonic Choir delights audiences for Children's Day celebration
7 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Philharmonic Choir delights audiences for Children's Day celebration

China Daily  

Beijing Philharmonic Choir gives a concert in Beijing on Saturday, celebrating the International Children's Day. The Beijing Philharmonic Choir enchanted over 200 attendees at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Saturday, in honor of International Children's Day. Established in 1983 by the esteemed Chinese music educator and conductor Yang Hongnian, the Beijing Philharmonic Choir has a rich history …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Theater festival to offer children summer treat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Theater festival to offer children summer treat

China Daily  

A group of students are invited to participate in the press conference for the 13th China Children’s Theater Festival and the inaugural “Summer Tour 100+” in Beijing on May 16, 2024. A press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young …

Summer festival closes with ballet and symphony
1 year, 4 months ago

Summer festival closes with ballet and symphony

China Daily  

Classical music and ballet performances staged by the National Ballet of China on Aug 31, bringing the annual Gateway to Arts summer festival in Beijing to an end. The annual Gateway to Arts summer festival came to an end at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 31, with a show by the National Ballet of China. During …

Woodwind of change at inaugural summer camp blowout
1 year, 4 months ago

Woodwind of change at inaugural summer camp blowout

China Daily  

On Aug 18, a concert featuring students, who received three days of training during the woodwind summer camp, was staged at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. On Aug 18, students, who received three days of training during the woodwind summer camp, gave a concert at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. More than 70 young students from …

Woodwind of change at inaugural summer camp blowout
1 year, 4 months ago

Woodwind of change at inaugural summer camp blowout

China Daily  

On Aug 18, a concert featuring students, who received three days of training during the woodwind summer camp, was staged at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. On Aug 18, students, who received three days of training during the woodwind summer camp, gave a concert at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. More than 70 young students from …

Kids display their songwriting skills at summer camp
1 year, 5 months ago

Kids display their songwriting skills at summer camp

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A performance is staged at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on July 24, featuring children presenting their compositions. A weeklong summer camp aimed at training children to be songwriters ended with a performance at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on July 24. The summer camp is part of the ongoing Gateway to Arts 2023 Summer Festival, …

Concert launches Gateway festival
1 year, 6 months ago

Concert launches Gateway festival

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Conductor Tan Lihua and 14-year-old pianist Du Peida. A concert by Beijing Symphony Orchestra and conductor Tan Lihua was held on Sunday at the Forbidden City Concert Hall, kicking off the annual Gateway to Arts 2023 Summer Festival. Fourteen-year-old pianist Du Peida played Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No 1 before the concert, a children's choir performed under the baton of conductor …

Children's festival to be held
1 year, 6 months ago

Children's festival to be held

China Daily  

The Gateway to Arts summer festival will kick off on July 2 with a concert by the Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tan Lihua. The Gateway to Arts summer festival will be launched by the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. According to Xu Jian, the organizer of the art festival, the event will kick off on July …

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday
1 year, 8 months ago

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday

China Daily  

Wang Jiaxun and his percussion ensemble. During the upcoming May Day holiday, seven concerts will be held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing from April 29 to May 5. On May 1, Beijing Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of conductor Fan Tao, featuring music pieces including violin concerto No 1 by Chinese composer Zhao Jiping, Voices …

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday
1 year, 8 months ago

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday

China Daily  

Wang Jiaxun and his percussion ensemble. During the upcoming May Day holiday, seven concerts will be held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing from April 29 to May 5. On May 1, Beijing Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of conductor Fan Tao, featuring music pieces including violin concerto No 1 by Chinese composer Zhao Jiping, Voices …

Forbidden City Concert Hall hosts performances to celebrate Spring Festival
1 year, 11 months ago

Forbidden City Concert Hall hosts performances to celebrate Spring Festival

China Daily  

The Forbidden City Concert Hall will host a series of performances to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. Star performers from the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, including Chi Xiaoqiu and Zhang Jianfeng, will present a show on Jan 22, featuring classic Peking Opera pieces. According to Zhu Jia, vice-president of the company, it has been 14 years since the company …

Gateway to Arts festival ends with a ballet gala
2 years, 4 months ago

Gateway to Arts festival ends with a ballet gala

China Daily  

Veteran choreographer Xu Gang of the National Ballet of China at the ballet gala in Beijing on Aug 31. The annual Gateway to Arts summer festival ended with a ballet gala at the Forbidden City Concert Hall on Aug 31. Musicians of the symphony orchestra of the National Ballet of China and dancers from the company presented music works and …

Gateway to Arts festival ends with a ballet gala
2 years, 4 months ago

Gateway to Arts festival ends with a ballet gala

China Daily  

Veteran choreographer Xu Gang of the National Ballet of China at the ballet gala in Beijing on Aug 31. The annual Gateway to Arts summer festival ended with a ballet gala at the Forbidden City Concert Hall on Aug 31. Musicians of the symphony orchestra of the National Ballet of China and dancers from the company presented music works and …

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival
2 years, 4 months ago

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival

China Daily  

Percussionist Wei Ran displays traditional Chinese musical instruments during the "marathon" event on Aug 27. A daylong "marathon" event highlighting traditional Chinese musical instruments was held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, on Aug 27. Traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as pipa, erhu, sheng and guqin, were spotlighted with the performances by veteran Chinese musicians, such as pipa …

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival
2 years, 4 months ago

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival

China Daily  

Percussionist Wei Ran displays traditional Chinese musical instruments during the "marathon" event on Aug 27. A daylong "marathon" event highlighting traditional Chinese musical instruments was held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, on Aug 27. Traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as pipa, erhu, sheng and guqin, were spotlighted with the performances by veteran Chinese musicians, such as pipa …

Harp summer camp nurtures interest in Chinese students
2 years, 4 months ago

Harp summer camp nurtures interest in Chinese students

China Daily  

Young students from the harp summer camp of the annual Gateway to Arts Summer Festival perform at Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 12. Over 40 students ages 4 to 50 from the harp summer camp of the Gateway to Arts Summer Festival performed at Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 12, ending the four-day camp. …

Harp summer camp nurtures interest in Chinese students
2 years, 4 months ago

Harp summer camp nurtures interest in Chinese students

China Daily  

Young students from the harp summer camp of the annual Gateway to Arts Summer Festival perform at Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 12. Over 40 students ages 4 to 50 from the harp summer camp of the Gateway to Arts Summer Festival performed at Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 12, ending the four-day camp. …

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children
2 years, 5 months ago

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children

China Daily  

Chinese musician Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, teaches during the summer camp. Guqin, xun, flute and xiao, four major traditional Chinese musical instruments, were highlighted during the ongoing 2022 Gateway to Arts Summer Festival's summer camp. The three-day summer camp had veteran musicians, including guqin player Li Fengyun and Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, …

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children
2 years, 5 months ago

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children

China Daily  

Chinese musician Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, teaches during the summer camp. Guqin, xun, flute and xiao, four major traditional Chinese musical instruments, were highlighted during the ongoing 2022 Gateway to Arts Summer Festival's summer camp. The three-day summer camp had veteran musicians, including guqin player Li Fengyun and Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, …

Summer camp generates children's interest in pipa
2 years, 5 months ago

Summer camp generates children's interest in pipa

China Daily  

Pipa learners perform at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on July 13. Since 2011, a summer camp, founded by veteran pipa player Zhang Hongyan has been held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing to teach pipa to children of different levels. As part of the annual Gateway to Music festival, one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals …

Summer camp generates children's interest in pipa
2 years, 5 months ago

Summer camp generates children's interest in pipa

China Daily  

Pipa learners perform at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on July 13. Pipa, a traditional Chinese string musical instrument with a history of over 2,000 years, has always been popular among Chinese children who learn musical instruments. Since 2011, a summer camp, founded by veteran pipa player Zhang Hongyan has been held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall …

Summer camp generates children's interest in pipa
2 years, 5 months ago

Summer camp generates children's interest in pipa

China Daily  

Pipa learners perform at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on July 13. Pipa, a traditional Chinese string musical instrument with a history of over 2,000 years, has always been popular among Chinese children who learn musical instruments. Since 2011, a summer camp, founded by veteran pipa player Zhang Hongyan has been held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall …

Gateway to Arts fest kicks off in Beijing
2 years, 6 months ago

Gateway to Arts fest kicks off in Beijing

China Daily  

Chun Ni, a famous TV host, and conductor Tan Lihua at the concert on July 3 in Beijing. The annual Gateway to Arts summer festival kicked off on July 3 with a concert at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in the capital by Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Tan Lihua. Since 1995, the annual festival, which is …

Gateway to Arts fest kicks off in Beijing
2 years, 6 months ago

Gateway to Arts fest kicks off in Beijing

China Daily  

Chun Ni, a famous TV host, and conductor Tan Lihua at the concert on July 3 in Beijing. The annual Gateway to Arts summer festival kicked off on July 3 with a concert at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in the capital by Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Tan Lihua. Since 1995, the annual festival, which is …

Annual children's art festival to open next month in Beijing
2 years, 6 months ago

Annual children's art festival to open next month in Beijing

China Daily  

Conductor Tan Lihua has been performing during the annual Gateway to Arts summer festival since 1995. Having established itself as one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals for children during the summer vacation since 1995, the annual Gateway to Arts 2022 Summer Festival will take place at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in the capital city from July 3 to Aug …

Annual children's art festival to open next month in Beijing
2 years, 6 months ago

Annual children's art festival to open next month in Beijing

China Daily  

Conductor Tan Lihua has been performing during the annual Gateway to Arts summer festival since 1995. Having established itself as one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals for children during the summer vacation since 1995, the annual Gateway to Arts 2022 Summer Festival will take place at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in the capital city from July 3 to Aug …

Annual children's art festival to open next month in Beijing
2 years, 6 months ago

Annual children's art festival to open next month in Beijing

China Daily  

Conductor Tan Lihua has been performing during the annual Gateway to Arts summer festival since 1995. Having established itself as one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals for children during the summer vacation since 1995, the annual Gateway to Arts 2022 Summer Festival will take place at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in the capital city from July 3 to Aug …

Arts festival continues through sweltering summer
3 years, 5 months ago

Arts festival continues through sweltering summer

China Daily  

China Broadcasting and Film Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of conductor Fan Tao. On Aug 7, the China Broadcasting and Film Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of conductor Fan Tao, with a program that includes pieces by composers Charles Camille Saint-Saëns and Gustav Mahler, at the Forbidden City Concert Hall. Soprano Song Yuanming On Aug 29, …

Chinese arts take center stage at summer festival
3 years, 6 months ago

Chinese arts take center stage at summer festival

China Daily  

Pianist Huang Yameng and her 9-year-old daughter, Liao Mengjia, perform at the Forbidden City Concert Hall on June 18. Having established itself as one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals for children during the summer vacation since 1995, the annual Gateway to Arts 2021 Summer Festival will take place at the Forbidden City Concert Hall starting from Sunday, and will run …

Chinese arts take center stage at summer festival
3 years, 6 months ago

Chinese arts take center stage at summer festival

China Daily  

Pianist Huang Yameng and her 9-year-old daughter, Liao Mengjia, perform at the Forbidden City Concert Hall on June 18. Having established itself as one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals for children during the summer vacation since 1995, the annual Gateway to Arts 2021 Summer Festival will take place at the Forbidden City Concert Hall starting from Sunday, and will run …

A festive feel takes center stage
3 years, 11 months ago

A festive feel takes center stage

China Daily  

The Poly Tiange Traditional Chinese Orchestra will perform classic Chinese works at the Forbidden City Concert Hall on Feb 26. The Forbidden City Concert Hall will host a series of performances to celebrate Spring Festival, Chen Nan reports. Five performances, covering a diversity of art forms, such as Peking Opera, vocal performances and traditional Chinese music, will be staged at …

Beijing travel festival lures young foreigners
5 years, 6 months ago

Beijing travel festival lures young foreigners

China Daily  

A foreign visitor learns Peking Opera from a Chinese artist at the opening ceremony of the Beijing International Youth Tourism Festival. They can explore distinctive bookstores, celebrities' former residences, museums, galleries, theaters and iconic landmarks during the Beijing International Youth Tourism Festival, which opened on Friday. "Cultural input is the highlight of this year's festival," says Jia Limei, a senior …

Gateway to summer
5 years, 6 months ago

Gateway to summer

China Daily  

Performances from last year's Gateway to Music arts festival. Run by the Forbidden City Concert Hall, the event will feature a variety of programs staged by international artists for children, including dance, music and acrobatics. Having established itself as one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals for children during the summer vacation since 1995, the annual Gateway to Music, which will …

Gateway to summer
5 years, 6 months ago

Gateway to summer

China Daily  

Performances from last year's Gateway to Music arts festival. Run by the Forbidden City Concert Hall, the event will feature a variety of programs staged by international artists for children, including dance, music and acrobatics. Having established itself as one of Beijing's biggest arts festivals for children during the summer vacation since 1995, the annual Gateway to Music, which will …

Festival city
5 years, 11 months ago

Festival city

China Daily  

Visitors to the Forbidden City enjoy a Lunar New Year fair that lasts until Feb 10. They form part of Celebrating Spring Festival in the Forbidden City, one of the largest-scale exhibitions in the museum's history, which displays 885 cultural relics from the Qing Dynasty that are related to Lunar New Year. Because family reunions are the eternal theme of …

Festival city
5 years, 11 months ago

Festival city

China Daily  

Visitors to the Forbidden City enjoy a Lunar New Year fair that lasts until Feb 10. They form part of Celebrating Spring Festival in the Forbidden City, one of the largest-scale exhibitions in the museum's history, which displays 885 cultural relics from the Qing Dynasty that are related to Lunar New Year. Because family reunions are the eternal theme of …

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