NCPA International Opera Film Exhibition unveils dazzling lineup
7 months ago

NCPA International Opera Film Exhibition unveils dazzling lineup

China Daily  

A scene from Peking Opera movie, Madam Liang Hongyu by China National Peking Opera Company. The 2024 NCPA International Opera Film Exhibition is set to captivate audiences from May 20 to July 31, offering a cinematic extravaganza that spans 24 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with 300 screening venues illuminating the cultural landscape of China. Among the highlights are iconic opera productions including Georges Bizet's Carmen, Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata, and Jules Massenet's Thais by the NCPA, as well as Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly from the Royal Opera House and La Fanciulla del West from the Metropolitan Opera. Adding a touch of local flair, the exhibition will showcase two film adaptations of classic Peking Opera pieces: Zhuo Fang Cao by artists from the Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company and Madam Liang Hongyu by the China National Peking Opera Company. Leveraging cutting-edge movie technologies, these Peking Opera films magnify the beauty and grandeur of this centuries-old art form, seamlessly blending singing, dancing, martial arts, and drama.

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Peking Opera cultural season appeals to traditional and youthful audiences
1 month, 1 week ago

Peking Opera cultural season appeals to traditional and youthful audiences

China Daily  

The 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season raises its curtain at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre on Nov 8. The 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season features diverse programs appealing to the public. The cultural season will be held at various venues, such as the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre, Beijing Huguang Guild Hall, and Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. The season has launched …

Peking Opera winds up national tour with Shanghai show
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Peking Opera winds up national tour with Shanghai show

China Daily  

Scenes from Peking Opera production, Female Generals of the Yang Family. China National Peking Opera Company concluded its national tour in Shanghai with shows staged from Aug 27 to 31. Led by Wang Yong, the president of the National Peking Opera Company, and Yuan Huiqin, the artistic director, the troupe of over 160 members performed in Shanghai. They staged classic …

Peking Opera winds up national tour with Shanghai show
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Peking Opera winds up national tour with Shanghai show

China Daily  

Scenes from Peking Opera production, Female Generals of the Yang Family. China National Peking Opera Company concluded its national tour in Shanghai with shows staged from Aug 27 to 31. Led by Wang Yong, the president of the National Peking Opera Company, and Yuan Huiqin, the artistic director, the troupe of over 160 members performed in Shanghai. They staged classic …

Peking Opera winds up national tour with Shanghai show
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Peking Opera winds up national tour with Shanghai show

China Daily  

Scenes from Peking Opera production, Female Generals of the Yang Family. China National Peking Opera Company concluded its national tour in Shanghai with shows staged from Aug 27 to 31. Led by Wang Yong, the president of the National Peking Opera Company, and Yuan Huiqin, the artistic director, the troupe of over 160 members performed in Shanghai. They staged classic …

NCPA International Opera Film Exhibition unveils dazzling lineup
7 months ago

NCPA International Opera Film Exhibition unveils dazzling lineup

China Daily  

A scene from Peking Opera movie, Madam Liang Hongyu by China National Peking Opera Company. The 2024 NCPA International Opera Film Exhibition is set to captivate audiences from May 20 to July 31, offering a cinematic extravaganza that spans 24 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with 300 screening venues illuminating the cultural landscape of China. Among the …

Peking Opera film project celebrates 14th year with cinematic remakes
8 months, 1 week ago

Peking Opera film project celebrates 14th year with cinematic remakes

China Daily  

A total of 18 Peking Opera films will be screened during the 14th Beijing International Film Festival. As the Peking Opera Film Project enters its 14th year, organizers have announced plans to release 18 cinematic remakes of Peking Opera classics during the 14th Beijing International Film Festival. Wang Xiangrong, deputy curator of the China National Film Museum, noted that this …

From stage to screen: Program brings Peking Opera to young audiences
1 year, 1 month ago

From stage to screen: Program brings Peking Opera to young audiences

China Daily  

The First Youth Peking Opera Performers Convention has been airing on TV and online since Nov 9. The First Youth Peking Opera Performers Convention has been airing on TV and online since Nov 9, offering a chance for young audiences to get closer to this revered traditional art form and understand its artistry. As young performers demonstrate their passion for …

From stage to screen: Program brings Peking Opera to young audiences
1 year, 1 month ago

From stage to screen: Program brings Peking Opera to young audiences

China Daily  

The First Youth Peking Opera Performers Convention has been airing on TV and online since Nov 9. The First Youth Peking Opera Performers Convention has been airing on TV and online since Nov 9, offering a chance for young audiences to get closer to this revered traditional art form and understand its artistry. As young performers demonstrate their passion for …

Opera to celebrate art master's birth
1 year, 1 month ago

Opera to celebrate art master's birth

China Daily  

Peking Opera actor Zhang Jianfeng. The Jingju Theater Company of Beijing announced its latest contemporary Peking Opera production, Qi Baishi, which will be staged in Beijing on Dec 16 and 17. Peking Opera, also known as jingju, dates back more than 200 years and was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010. The company invited …

Opera to celebrate art master's birth
1 year, 1 month ago

Opera to celebrate art master's birth

China Daily  

Peking Opera actor Zhang Jianfeng. The Jingju Theater Company of Beijing announced its latest contemporary Peking Opera production, Qi Baishi, which will be staged in Beijing on Dec 16 and 17. Peking Opera, also known as jingju, dates back more than 200 years and was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010. The company invited …

Peking Opera classics get modern touch
1 year, 7 months ago

Peking Opera classics get modern touch

China Daily  

A still of The Gathering of Heroes: Borrowing the East Wind. For more than two centuries, Peking Opera has mesmerized audiences with its captivating performances and stunning vocal artistry, earning it a place as one of China's most significant cultural treasures. To preserve and promote the iconic legacy, the Peking Opera Film Project, entering its 13th year, has released four …

Peking Opera classics get modern touch
1 year, 7 months ago

Peking Opera classics get modern touch

China Daily  

A still of The Gathering of Heroes: Borrowing the East Wind. For more than two centuries, Peking Opera has mesmerized audiences with its captivating performances and stunning vocal artistry, earning it a place as one of China's most significant cultural treasures. To preserve and promote the iconic legacy, the Peking Opera Film Project, entering its 13th year, has released four …

Revisiting classic Peking Opera tales through cinematic remakes
1 year, 7 months ago

Revisiting classic Peking Opera tales through cinematic remakes

China Daily  

A scene in the Peking Opera film Cai Wenji Returns to Her Homeland. Twelve years from the launch of the Peking Opera Film Project, a program teaming up prestigious artists and top troupes to produce cinematic remakes of repertoires has recently released its second batch of four new movies at the China National Film Museum. Chen Ling, curator of the …

Performers lead viewers on an online culture tour of Peking Opera
2 years, 1 month ago

Performers lead viewers on an online culture tour of Peking Opera

China Daily  

Peking Opera actress Zhang Lan puts on her costume for a classic Peking Opera role She Taijun. Performers of China National Peking Opera Company took audiences to the backstage at Mei Lanfang Theater, with an online bilingual tour titled Culture Tour of Peking Opera: Behind the Scene, which was livestreamed on Oct 30 and attracted more than 1.3 million views. …

Performers lead viewers on an online culture tour of Peking Opera
2 years, 1 month ago

Performers lead viewers on an online culture tour of Peking Opera

China Daily  

Peking Opera actress Zhang Lan puts on her costume for a classic Peking Opera role She Taijun. Performers of China National Peking Opera Company took audiences to the backstage at Mei Lanfang Theater, with an online bilingual tour titled Culture Tour of Peking Opera: Behind the Scene, which was livestreamed on Oct 30 and attracted more than 1.3 million views. …

Cultural Tour of Peking Opera highlights ancient art form
2 years, 2 months ago

Cultural Tour of Peking Opera highlights ancient art form

China Daily  

Peking Opera performer Zhang Huifang. Veteran Peking Opera performers Du Zhenjie and Zhang Huifang joined in the Culture Tour of Peking Opera Master Forum, which was launched by the Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchanges Center. Peking Opera, also known as Jingju in Chinese, is an art form combining a variety of art forms, such as singing, dancing, martial arts and drama. …

Cultural Tour of Peking Opera highlights ancient art form
2 years, 2 months ago

Cultural Tour of Peking Opera highlights ancient art form

China Daily  

Peking Opera performer Zhang Huifang. Veteran Peking Opera performers Du Zhenjie and Zhang Huifang joined in the Culture Tour of Peking Opera Master Forum, which was launched by the Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchanges Center. Peking Opera, also known as Jingju in Chinese, is an art form combining a variety of art forms, such as singing, dancing, martial arts and drama. …

Opera program gives US radio listeners a taste of China
2 years, 3 months ago

Opera program gives US radio listeners a taste of China

China Daily  

Chinese composer Hao Weiya is featured in the NCPA opera series broadcast by WFMT Radio Network in Chicago. The first opera will be Antonin Dvorak's Rusalka with a Chinese cast that includes Zhou Xiaolin in the title role; followed by Franz Lehar's The Merry Widow with Song Yuanming as Hanna Glawari; and then by the Chinese composer Hao Weiya's A …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences
2 years, 7 months ago

Peking Opera pitched to younger audiences

China Daily  

Children in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform Peking Opera to celebrate Spring Festival this year. Traditional art form boosts its popularity with modern approaches Five young female students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy have become online celebrities by singing pop songs to the tunes of Peking Opera works. In one of the videos, which has been viewed …

National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts hosts graduation exhibition
3 years, 6 months ago

National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts hosts graduation exhibition

China Daily  

The 2021 graduate exhibition of the New Media Arts Department, National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts, took place at Beijing’s Enjoy Art Museum from May 26 to 30. The academy’s Party secretary Li Biyou announced the opening of the exhibition and stated that the event uses new media to promote traditional opera and culture, reflecting the development of the department …

Seven decades take center stage
3 years, 11 months ago

Seven decades take center stage

China Daily  

Costumes, ornaments and stage props of traditional Chinese operas are on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing. The ongoing exhibition is part of the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts'70th-anniversary celebrations. An exhibition highlights the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts' role in promoting Chinese operas, Cheng Yuezhu reports. The National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts is …

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