Theater scene roars back to stage
1 year, 4 months ago

Theater scene roars back to stage

China Daily  

The upcoming 2023/24 season at the Shanghai Grand Theatre consists of 58 productions, including the American Ballet Theatre's Giselle. CHINA DAILY Also premiering at Theatre Young are Juliet and Romeo, a modern interpretation of the Shakespeare's most beloved romance by Ben Duke, and The Nature of Forgetting, a show about patients with Alzheimer's disease created by Guillaume Pige in collaboration with neurologists at the University of London. The 93-year-old Cadillac Shanghai Concert Hall unveiled its 2023/24 season on Aug 10. Renowned artists and groups such as the Kings' Singers, the Philharmonic String Quintet Berlin, Concerto Copenhagen, soprano Angela Gheorghiu, Vadim Repin, Daniel Hope and Leonidas Kavakos will perform at the concert hall.

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Festival and residency offer up an opera feast
4 days ago

Festival and residency offer up an opera feast

China Daily  

Three-year plan to celebrate German composer by presenting his works, with educational and children's activities, Wang Xin reports. "Bayreuth in Shanghai "will present Wagner's three major works — Tristan and Isolde, Die Walkure and Tannhauser — as well as a series of educational activities and special editions of operas made for children. China has a big market for operas and …

Festival and residency offer up an opera feast
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4 days ago

Festival and residency offer up an opera feast

China Daily  

Stage photo of the Roland Schwab production of Tristan and Isolde in 2022. "Bayreuth in Shanghai "will present Wagner's three major works — Tristan and Isolde, Die Walkure and Tannhauser — as well as a series of educational activities and special editions of operas made for children. Launched by Richard Wagner in 1876, the Bayreuth Festival is one of the …

Shanghai to host Bayreuth Festival's residency program, stage masterpieces
1 week, 6 days ago

Shanghai to host Bayreuth Festival's residency program, stage masterpieces

China Daily  

With the Bayreuth Festival brand coming to Shanghai for the first time, the city is set to host the festival's only residency program in Asia and stage three masterpieces by the notable German composer Richard Wagner from 2025 to 2027. With the Bayreuth Festival brand coming to Shanghai for the first time, the city is set to host the festival's …

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat

China Daily  

By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-05 15:16 Zhang Shurong, who has been working with the new year concert since 1996, at the news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Zhang Shurong has been participating in the new year concert arrangement since 1996. Now, with more people in China enjoying classical music, the new year concert has gained a large …

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 …

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

China Daily  

A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai ACT welcomes theater productions from around the world

China Daily  

A scene from the Angel of History. The Asian premiere of the play from Italy on Sep 6 will mark the opening of 2024 Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival. Nine theater productions from Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Croatia and China will be performed in Shanghai during the upcoming ACT festival, from Sep 6 to Oct 13. Hosted by Shanghai Media Group …

Art center gets ready for galaxy of classical stars to shine
5 months, 1 week ago

Art center gets ready for galaxy of classical stars to shine

China Daily  

Legendary pianist Martha Argerich will play two concerts on Nov 4 and 5. From renowned pianists Martha Argerich and Krystian Zimerman to Grammy award-winning jazz musician Herbie Hancock and Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, the Shanghai Oriental Art Center announced a star-studded autumn/winter season for 2024-25 last week. World-celebrated classical pianist Argerich from Argentina will present two concerts at the Shanghai …

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai
6 months ago

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai

China Daily  

A scene from Chicago: The Musical. Chicago: The Musical made its Shanghai debut on Jun 19, at the AIA Grand Theatre and will have altogether eight shows in the city, running until Jun 23. Qin Tiji general manager of AIA Grand Theatre and actors of Chicago: The Musical, Sarah Soetart, Ian Kelsey and Djalenga Scott, pictured before the Shanghai premiere …

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai
6 months ago

Chicago: The Musical takes to the stage in Shanghai

China Daily  

A scene from Chicago: The Musical. Chicago: The Musical made its Shanghai debut on Jun 19, at the AIA Grand Theatre and will have altogether eight shows in the city, running until Jun 23. Qin Tiji general manager of AIA Grand Theatre and actors of Chicago: The Musical, Sarah Soetart, Ian Kelsey and Djalenga Scott, pictured before the Shanghai premiere …

Peking Opera joins industrial era
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Peking Opera joins industrial era

China Daily  

As the story is set against an industrialized port backdrop, Jin Sa, the production's stage designer and a professor from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, decided to adopt primarily digital projection, instead of traditional stage settings, to present the dynamics of the contemporary industry, as well as to highlight the narrative. First initiated in 2022, the production made …

Peking Opera joins industrial era
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Peking Opera joins industrial era

China Daily  

As the story is set against an industrialized port backdrop, Jin Sa, the production's stage designer and a professor from the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, decided to adopt primarily digital projection, instead of traditional stage settings, to present the dynamics of the contemporary industry, as well as to highlight the narrative. First initiated in 2022, the production made …

AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai unveils eclectic line-up of shows
8 months, 2 weeks ago

AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai unveils eclectic line-up of shows

China Daily  

AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai released its new 2024 program. From the Broadway musical Chicago to Swan Lake on Ice, and Yueju opera Butterfly Lovers, AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai released its new 2024 program, consisting of 170 shows for 84 productions of musicals, dance, theater, concerts, and shows for children. While original musical productions from abroad, such as Chicago …

AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai unveils eclectic line-up of shows
8 months, 2 weeks ago

AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai unveils eclectic line-up of shows

China Daily  

AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai released its new 2024 program. From the Broadway musical Chicago to Swan Lake on Ice, and Yueju opera Butterfly Lovers, AIA Grand Theatre in Shanghai released its new 2024 program, consisting of 170 shows for 84 productions of musicals, dance, theater, concerts, and shows for children. While original musical productions from abroad, such as Chicago …

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage
9 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage

China Daily  

The 39th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival will take place from March 22 to April 14. This is the oldest music festival in China, and together with the annual China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November, it is an important platform for the communications of artistic institutions at home and abroad, and has witnessed through the past decades the development …

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage
9 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage

China Daily  

The 39th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival will take place from March 22 to April 14. This is the oldest music festival in China, and together with the annual China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November, it is an important platform for the communications of artistic institutions at home and abroad, and has witnessed through the past decades the development …

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage
9 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage

China Daily  

The 39th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival will take place from March 22 to April 14. This is the oldest music festival in China, and together with the annual China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November, it is an important platform for the communications of artistic institutions at home and abroad, and has witnessed through the past decades the development …

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage
9 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai Spring International Music Festival soon to take the stage

China Daily  

The 39th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival will take place from March 22 to April 14. This is the oldest music festival in China, and together with the annual China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November, it is an important platform for the communications of artistic institutions at home and abroad, and has witnessed through the past decades the development …

Arts fest announces 2024 extravaganzas
10 months ago

Arts fest announces 2024 extravaganzas

China Daily  

CHINA DAILY The China Shanghai International Arts Festival recently announced its plans for this year, including multiple shows by Germany's Berliner Philharmoniker and the Beijing People's Art Theater. Internationally acclaimed companies, such as Austria's Wiener Philharmoniker, the London Symphony Orchestra, Germany's Munchner Philharmoniker, Russia's Bolshoi Theatre and Mariinsky Ballet, and Ballets de Monte-Carlo "have all received our invitation and are …

Peking Opera company presents diverse programs in holiday
10 months ago

Peking Opera company presents diverse programs in holiday

China Daily  

China National Peking Opera Company staged seven shows from Feb 10 to 15, celebrating Spring Festival, gathering veteran and young performers. One of the classic Peking Opera pieces, which fits the joyful atmosphere of the festival, was Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix. With a history of over 100 years, the piece opened the holiday season performances of …

Peking Opera company presents diverse programs in holiday
10 months ago

Peking Opera company presents diverse programs in holiday

China Daily  

China National Peking Opera Company staged seven shows from Feb 10 to 15, celebrating Spring Festival, gathering veteran and young performers. One of the classic Peking Opera pieces, which fits the joyful atmosphere of the festival, was Prosperity Brought by the Dragon and the Phoenix. With a history of over 100 years, the piece opened the holiday season performances of …

China Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils new programs
10 months, 4 weeks ago

China Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils new programs

China Daily  

A poster of the Berliner Philharmoniker's residential program in Shanghai. China Shanghai International Arts Festival announced its new programs for the year 2024, including multiple shows by the Berliner Philharmoniker from Germany and a residential project of the Beijing People's Art Theater. Internationally-acclaimed organizations such as the Wiener Philharmoniker from Austria, London Symphony Orchestra from the United Kingdom, Munchner Philharmoniker …

China Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils new programs
10 months, 4 weeks ago

China Shanghai International Arts Festival unveils new programs

China Daily  

A poster of the Berliner Philharmoniker's residential program in Shanghai. China Shanghai International Arts Festival announced its new programs for the year 2024, including multiple shows by the Berliner Philharmoniker from Germany and a residential project of the Beijing People's Art Theater. Internationally-acclaimed organizations such as the Wiener Philharmoniker from Austria, London Symphony Orchestra from the United Kingdom, Munchner Philharmoniker …

Shanghai Opera House proudly marches into its 2024 season
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Shanghai Opera House proudly marches into its 2024 season

China Daily  

A scene from the Shanghai Opera House's new production March of the Volunteers, which premiered at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Dec 15. The Shanghai Opera House kicked off its 2024 performance season with the premiere of an original opera production, March of the Volunteers, on Dec 15 at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. According to Zhang Qingxin, deputy Party Secretary …

Shanghai Opera House proudly marches into its 2024 season
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Shanghai Opera House proudly marches into its 2024 season

China Daily  

A scene from the Shanghai Opera House's new production March of the Volunteers, which premiered at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Dec 15. The Shanghai Opera House kicked off its 2024 performance season with the premiere of an original opera production, March of the Volunteers, on Dec 15 at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. According to Zhang Qingxin, deputy Party Secretary …

A grand comeback to celebrate
1 year, 3 months ago

A grand comeback to celebrate

China Daily  

Under the baton of Lahav Shani, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the closing ceremony of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November. CHINA DAILY Following a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the international arts festival is making its return with a stellar lineup, Zhang Kun reports. Organizers of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival …

A grand comeback to celebrate
1 year, 3 months ago

A grand comeback to celebrate

China Daily  

Under the baton of Lahav Shani, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the closing ceremony of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November. CHINA DAILY Following a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the international arts festival is making its return with a stellar lineup, Zhang Kun reports. Organizers of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival …

A grand comeback to celebrate
1 year, 3 months ago

A grand comeback to celebrate

China Daily  

Under the baton of Lahav Shani, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the closing ceremony of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November. CHINA DAILY Following a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the international arts festival is making its return with a stellar lineup, Zhang Kun reports. Organizers of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival …

A grand comeback to celebrate
1 year, 3 months ago

A grand comeback to celebrate

China Daily  

Under the baton of Lahav Shani, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the closing ceremony of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival in November. CHINA DAILY Following a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the international arts festival is making its return with a stellar lineup, Zhang Kun reports. Organizers of the 22nd China Shanghai International Arts Festival …

Theater scene roars back to stage
1 year, 4 months ago

Theater scene roars back to stage

China Daily  

There are 31 productions from six countries on Theatre Young's autumn/winter itinerary in Shanghai, including The Last Five Years, a musical by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, The Nature of Forgetting, a show by Guillaume Pige about patients with Alzheimer's disease, and Brecht's Ghosts, a puppetry show created by Suse Wachter. CHINA DAILY A wide range of productions of all …

Theater scene roars back to stage
1 year, 4 months ago

Theater scene roars back to stage

China Daily  

There are 31 productions from six countries on Theatre Young's autumn/winter itinerary in Shanghai, including The Last Five Years, a musical by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, The Nature of Forgetting, a show by Guillaume Pige about patients with Alzheimer's disease, and Brecht's Ghosts, a puppetry show created by Suse Wachter. CHINA DAILY A wide range of productions of all …

Theater scene roars back to stage
1 year, 4 months ago

Theater scene roars back to stage

China Daily  

There are 31 productions from six countries on Theatre Young's autumn/winter itinerary in Shanghai, including The Last Five Years, a musical by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, The Nature of Forgetting, a show by Guillaume Pige about patients with Alzheimer's disease, and Brecht's Ghosts, a puppetry show created by Suse Wachter. CHINA DAILY A wide range of productions of all …

SSO reveals details of 2023-24 season
1 year, 4 months ago

SSO reveals details of 2023-24 season

China Daily  

French cellist Gautier Capucon will be the SSO’s Artist in Residence for 2023-24 season. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra on July 24 announced that its 2023-24 season will feature an array of premieres, joint-commissions and acclaimed guest artists and ensembles. The season consists of 92 shows, 35 of which will feature guest artists such as pianist Steven Hough, violinist Leonidas Kavakos, baritone …

China National Symphony Orchestra begins 2023 tour
1 year, 10 months ago

China National Symphony Orchestra begins 2023 tour

China Daily  

The National Symphony Orchestra performs at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Sunday. The China National Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2023 tour in China with two concerts in Shanghai featuring Western classics and original Chinese compositions on Feb 18 and 19 respectively. Yin Bo, deputy director of the National Symphony Orchestra, speaks to the media before the concerts in Shanghai. Founded …

China National Symphony Orchestra begins 2023 tour
1 year, 10 months ago

China National Symphony Orchestra begins 2023 tour

China Daily  

The National Symphony Orchestra performs at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Sunday. The China National Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2023 tour in China with two concerts in Shanghai featuring Western classics and original Chinese compositions on Feb 18 and 19 respectively. Yin Bo, deputy director of the National Symphony Orchestra, speaks to the media before the concerts in Shanghai. Founded …

Concert hall debuts new immersive production
2 years ago

Concert hall debuts new immersive production

China Daily  

I Dreamed a Dream is a 50-minute immersive theater show. The first round of 10 performances will play at the Music Infinity space at the Shanghai Concert Hall on weekends through Sunday. A new immersive theater show at the Music Infinity space of the Shanghai Concert Hall takes audiences on a morning metro train ride with a young man on …

Concert hall debuts new immersive production
2 years ago

Concert hall debuts new immersive production

China Daily  

I Dreamed a Dream is a 50-minute immersive theater show. The first round of 10 performances will play at the Music Infinity space at the Shanghai Concert Hall on weekends through Sunday. In October 2021, the Shanghai Concert Hall launched an interactive exhibition about Chinese music that introduced the distinctive sounds, tonality, scales, as well as origin and inheritance of …

Concert hall debuts new immersive production
2 years ago

Concert hall debuts new immersive production

China Daily  

I Dreamed a Dream is a 50-minute immersive theater show. The first round of 10 performances will play at the Music Infinity space at the Shanghai Concert Hall on weekends through Sunday. A new immersive theater show at the Music Infinity space of the Shanghai Concert Hall takes audiences on a morning metro train ride with a young man on …

Concert hall debuts new immersive production
2 years ago

Concert hall debuts new immersive production

China Daily  

I Dreamed a Dream is a 50-minute immersive theater show. The first round of 10 performances will play at the Music Infinity space at the Shanghai Concert Hall on weekends through Sunday. A new immersive theater show at the Music Infinity space of the Shanghai Concert Hall takes audiences on a morning metro train ride with a young man on …

Concert hall debuts new immersive production
2 years ago

Concert hall debuts new immersive production

China Daily  

I Dreamed a Dream is a 50-minute immersive theater show. The first round of 10 performances will play at the Music Infinity space at the Shanghai Concert Hall on weekends through Sunday. In October 2021, the Shanghai Concert Hall launched an interactive exhibition about Chinese music that introduced the distinctive sounds, tonality, scales, as well as origin and inheritance of …

Orchestra releases season highlights
2 years, 2 months ago

Orchestra releases season highlights

China Daily  

Li Xincao and Li Zhe, principal violinist of the China NCPA Orchestra, at the concert on Sept 16. During the new season, Lyu will lead the orchestra to play Bruckner's third, 7th and 8th symphonies, which is the third year of the orchestra's The Bruckner Ciphers, a program in which the orchestra aims to play all the symphonic works by …

Showtime returns
2 years, 5 months ago

Showtime returns

China Daily  

Visitors scan their health codes and have temperatures checked outside the Shanghai Museum before entering.GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY Concert lineup Theaters around the city have also sprung back to life. Located on the east bank of the Huangpu River, the Shanghai Oriental Art Center has announced that a series of productions will be staged after its reopening on July 6. Other …

Showtime returns
2 years, 5 months ago

Showtime returns

China Daily  

Visitors scan their health codes and have temperatures checked outside the Shanghai Museum before entering.GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY Concert lineup Theaters around the city have also sprung back to life. Located on the east bank of the Huangpu River, the Shanghai Oriental Art Center has announced that a series of productions will be staged after its reopening on Wednesday. Other shows …

Major music festival set to take place in Shanghai
2 years, 5 months ago

Major music festival set to take place in Shanghai

China Daily  

The opening concert will be conducted by maestro Yu Long, music director of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. The opening concert, conducted by maestro Yu Long, music director of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, will be the first live concert at the Shanghai Symphony Hall in three months. Aside from Yu Long and Zhu Huiling, Tang Muhai, renowned opera singer He Hui, and violinist …

Major music festival set to take place in Shanghai
2 years, 5 months ago

Major music festival set to take place in Shanghai

China Daily  

The opening concert will be conducted by maestro Yu Long, music director of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. The opening concert, conducted by maestro Yu Long, music director of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, will be the first live concert at the Shanghai Symphony Hall in three months. Aside from Yu Long and Zhu Huiling, Tang Muhai, renowned opera singer He Hui, and violinist …

Orchestral maneuvers
2 years, 11 months ago

Orchestral maneuvers

China Daily  

The China National Symphony Orchestra has released its schedule for the new performing season in 2022, which will kick off on Saturday in Beijing. CHINA DAILY China National Symphony Orchestra will kick off its new performance season on Saturday, with a concert under the baton of conductor Li Xincao. Soprano Song Yuanming, mezzo-soprano Zhang Yuan, tenor Xue Haoyin and baritone …

Orchestral maneuvers
2 years, 11 months ago

Orchestral maneuvers

China Daily  

The China National Symphony Orchestra has released its schedule for the new performing season in 2022, which will kick off on Saturday in Beijing. CHINA DAILY China National Symphony Orchestra will kick off its new performance season on Saturday, with a concert under the baton of conductor Li Xincao. Soprano Song Yuanming, mezzo-soprano Zhang Yuan, tenor Xue Haoyin and baritone …

Orchestral maneuvers
2 years, 11 months ago

Orchestral maneuvers

China Daily  

The China National Symphony Orchestra has released its schedule for the new performing season in 2022, which will kick off on Saturday in Beijing. CHINA DAILY China National Symphony Orchestra will kick off its new performance season on Saturday, with a concert under the baton of conductor Li Xincao. Soprano Song Yuanming, mezzo-soprano Zhang Yuan, tenor Xue Haoyin and baritone …

Orchestral maneuvers
2 years, 11 months ago

Orchestral maneuvers

China Daily  

The China National Symphony Orchestra has released its schedule for the new performing season in 2022, which will kick off on Saturday in Beijing. CHINA DAILY China National Symphony Orchestra will kick off its new performance season on Saturday, with a concert under the baton of conductor Li Xincao. Soprano Song Yuanming, mezzo-soprano Zhang Yuan, tenor Xue Haoyin and baritone …

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