Piano Solo Extravaganza at Beijing Library: A Night of Artistic Solace

Making a song and dance of it

By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

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225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate World of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

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Music festival celebrates Chinese traditional instruments

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival taking place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival — Chinese Music Performance Event took place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. Organized by the China Conservatory of Music, Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and Beijing Musicians Association, the festival aimed to build a high-level …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance featuring nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

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2 months ago

AI Meets Tradition: Exploring the Intersection of Music and Technology at the China Now Music Festival

China Daily

The China Now Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening at Carnegie Hall in New York City with a concert that fused East-West musical traditions and blended human-made music with artificial intelligence. The festival featured AI's Variation: Opera of the Future by composer Hao Weiya, which confronted the audience with a series of chilling questions regarding the ethics of merging science …

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AI Meets Tradition: A Symphony of Innovation at the China Now Music Festival

China Daily

The China Now Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening at Carnegie Hall in New York City with a concert that fused East-West musical traditions and blended human-made music with artificial intelligence. The festival featured AI's Variation: Opera of the Future by composer Hao Weiya, which confronted the audience with a series of chilling questions regarding the ethics of merging science …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient Buildings Alive with Sound of Music: A Magical Symphony

China Daily

The Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival showcases the harmonious interplay between music and architecture through live performances held within the walls of historical buildings. The event, which runs until October 28, aims to revive cultural relics through music and breathe new life into ancient architecture, creating a magical and immersive experience for the audience.

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Ancient Buildings Alive with Sound of Music in Beijing's Architectural Extravaganza

China Daily

The Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival combines the beauty of architecture with the magic of live performances, creating a unique and immersive experience. The festival features a diverse range of musicians and composers, each bringing their unique touch to the ancient buildings, resulting in a harmonious and captivating performance. The event aims to revive cultural relics through music, highlighting the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Pianist Bao Huiqiao and composer Zhang Zhao are among the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY Festival combines architecture and live performances to produce magic, Chen Nan reports. When the 2024 Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival opened on Sept 25 at Zhaigong in Beijing's Ditan Park, the audience experienced dialogue …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient buildings alive with sound of music

China Daily

Pianist Bao Huiqiao and composer Zhang Zhao are among the musicians participating in the Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival, which runs until Oct 28. CHINA DAILY Festival combines architecture and live performances to produce magic, Chen Nan reports. When the 2024 Beijing Ancient Architecture Music Festival opened on Sept 25 at Zhaigong in Beijing's Ditan Park, the audience experienced dialogue …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Music festival harmonizes past and present

China Daily

Under the baton of Tan Dun, cellist Wang Jian and violinist Lu Wei play Mozart's Symphonie Concertante in E-flat Major, K 364, during the opening concert of the 27th Beijing Music Festival held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Saturday. The China National Symphony Orchestra and composer-conductor Tan Dun opened the concert with the Golden …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heritage provides blueprint for future

China Daily

The 77 Cultural and Creative Park, also in Dongcheng, has been transformed from a former offset printing factory. "The park is one of the earliest cultural and creative parks in Beijing, and one of the first to center on a particular theme, which in our case is film, television and theater," says Li Ming, deputy general manager of Beijing Dongfang …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pianist explores his roots with new album

China Daily

Pianist Lang Lang returns to his roots, releasing a new digital album titled Year of the Dragon-— Songs from China, on Friday. Filmed in 2006, the documentary Dragon Songs traces the journey back to Lang's roots following his return home to China to reconnect with family and friends, sharing the importance of having a personal connection to music. Pianist Lang …

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Lang Lang aims to highlight link between music and children’s mental health

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Renowned concert pianist Lang Lang …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luminous Festival lights up Beijing

China Daily

The sixth edition of the inclusive arts festival, the Luminous Festival, opened in Beijing on Aug 24. This year's theme of "Down to Earth" is inspired by French philosopher Bruno Latour's book Down to Earth: Politics in the New Climatic Regime. Along with the performances, two workshops and a seminar were held in honor of Latour, that invited participants to …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luminous Festival lights up Beijing

China Daily

The sixth edition of the inclusive arts festival, the Luminous Festival, opened in Beijing on Aug 24. This year's theme of "Down to Earth" is inspired by French philosopher Bruno Latour's book Down to Earth: Politics in the New Climatic Regime. Along with the performances, two workshops and a seminar were held in honor of Latour, that invited participants to …

Beijing Latour

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luminous Festival lights up Beijing

China Daily

The sixth edition of the inclusive arts festival, the Luminous Festival, opened in Beijing on Aug 24. This year's theme of "Down to Earth" is inspired by French philosopher Bruno Latour's book Down to Earth: Politics in the New Climatic Regime. Along with the performances, two workshops and a seminar were held in honor of Latour, that invited participants to …

Beijing Latour

4 months, 1 week ago

Musical hits high notes with Beijing stop

China Daily

A scene from the musical Chinese Dreams in Dongguan. The original musical Chinese Dreams in Dongguan, co-produced by Mahua Fun Age, one of China's most popular comedy troupes, will be staged in Beijing on Aug 15 and 16. Set against the backdrop of the country's reform and opening-up in 1978, the musical captures the vibrant spirit of the era, celebrating …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Musical hits high notes with Beijing stop

China Daily

A scene from the musical Chinese Dreams in Dongguan. The original musical Chinese Dreams in Dongguan, co-produced by Mahua Fun Age, one of China's most popular comedy troupes, will be staged in Beijing on Aug 15 and 16. Set against the backdrop of the country's reform and opening-up in 1978, the musical captures the vibrant spirit of the era, celebrating …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Science through music for young minds

China Daily

Musicians and scientists gather at the NCPA in Beijing on Sunday, making an effort to popularize science among young people. DNA Trio, featuring cellist Song Zhao, violinist Zhang Jingye and pianist Zhang Jialin, performed music pieces, including the second movement of Beethoven's Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op 1 and the second movement of Beethoven's Piano Trio in D Major, …

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5 months ago

China Youth Cello Art Week resonates in Ningbo

China Daily

Kirill Rodin, a cello professor at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. The China Youth Cello Art Week kicked off in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, as the enchanting notes of the cello filled the theater of the Yinzhou Cultural and Art Center on the evening of July 17. The festivities commenced with a concert and a master class led by Kirill Rodin, …

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China Youth Cello Art Week resonates in Ningbo

China Daily

Kirill Rodin, a cello professor at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. The China Youth Cello Art Week kicked off in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, as the enchanting notes of the cello filled the theater of the Yinzhou Cultural and Art Center on the evening of July 17. The festivities commenced with a concert and a master class led by Kirill Rodin, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Future stars handed keys to success

China Daily

Pianist Lang Lang gives a recital at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, playing pieces by Chopin, Robert Schumann and Gabriel Faure. "At last, I want to introduce a special friend, Liu Hao, who has been learning with me for a very long time," says Lang, welcoming the blind, 23-year-old Liu, who is pursuing his studies in the United …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Future stars handed keys to success

China Daily

Pianist Lang Lang gives a recital at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, playing pieces by Chopin, Robert Schumann and Gabriel Faure. "At last, I want to introduce a special friend, Liu Hao, who has been learning with me for a very long time," says Lang, welcoming the blind, 23-year-old Liu, who is pursuing his studies in the United …

Lang Liu His Music

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai art center and Moscow conservatory to hold week-long educational events

China Daily

The poster for the Marathon concert by Professor Andrey Pisarev and Professor Pavel Nersessian. Shanghai Oriental Art Center will join hands with the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory in Russia to host a five-week long educational project in August. A series of events, such as concerts by professors and the Chinese alumni of the conservatory, the SHOAC-Moscow Conservatory Summer Piano Academy, …

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Shanghai art center and Moscow conservatory to hold week-long educational events

China Daily

The poster for the Marathon concert by Professor Andrey Pisarev and Professor Pavel Nersessian. Shanghai Oriental Art Center will join hands with the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory in Russia to host a five-week long educational project in August. A series of events, such as concerts by professors and the Chinese alumni of the conservatory, the SHOAC-Moscow Conservatory Summer Piano Academy, …

Russia Chinese Shanghai Moscow Concert Professor Piano

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai art center and Moscow conservatory to hold week-long educational events

China Daily

The poster for the Marathon concert by Professor Andrey Pisarev and Professor Pavel Nersessian. Shanghai Oriental Art Center will join hands with the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory in Russia to host a five-week long educational project in August. A series of events, such as concerts by professors and the Chinese alumni of the conservatory, the SHOAC-Moscow Conservatory Summer Piano Academy, …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

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Beijing theater event unites global artists

China Daily

Beijing International Theater on Screen Week opens in Beijing on Thursday. The Beijing International Theater on Screen Week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, uniting international artists from China, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Korea for a vibrant exchange featuring seven speeches and three discussions. Across six venues in Beijing, including the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Beijing International …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

China Conservatory of Music launches festival to celebrate 60th anniversary

China Daily

Musicians have been appointed as guest professors of China Conservatory of Music, including pipa player Zhao Cong and violinist Liu Yunzhi. The festival will witness the convergence of musicians from esteemed institutions including the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, China National Opera House, China National Traditional Orchestra, and China Ethnic Song & Dance Ensemble. Li Xincao, the accomplished …

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Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

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China Conservatory of Music launches festival to celebrate 60th anniversary

China Daily

Musicians have been appointed as guest professors of China Conservatory of Music, including pipa player Zhao Cong and violinist Liu Yunzhi. The festival will witness the convergence of musicians from esteemed institutions including the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, China National Opera House, China National Traditional Orchestra, and China Ethnic Song & Dance Ensemble. Li Xincao, the accomplished …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Shakespeare Chinese Beijing Ncpa

6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Shakespeare Chinese Beijing Ncpa

6 months ago

Theater festival promises performances to remember

China Daily

A scene from Prima Facie, a one-woman play featuring Chinese actress Xin Zhilei. The 10th edition of the NCPA International Theatre Festival by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing will take place from July 6 to Dec 6. "Theater has the power to entertain, provoke thought, inspire change and unite people across cultures and generations," says Wang …

Shakespeare Chinese Beijing Ncpa

6 months ago

Theater production showcases collaboration and bridges cultures

China Daily

A scene from We Found Love in Amoy. The theatrical spectacle, We Found Love in Amoy, illuminated the stage at Beijing's Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on June 15 and 16, showcasing a harmonious collaboration between Banlam Grand Theater and Taiwan Godot Theater Company. This production intricately weaves together the narratives of three couples across different epochs, all linked by a …

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6 months ago

Theater production showcases collaboration and bridges cultures

China Daily

A scene from We Found Love in Amoy. The theatrical spectacle, We Found Love in Amoy, illuminated the stage at Beijing's Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on June 15 and 16, showcasing a harmonious collaboration between Banlam Grand Theater and Taiwan Godot Theater Company. This production intricately weaves together the narratives of three couples across different epochs, all linked by a …

Taiwan

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Conservatory of Music hosts music festival across China

China Daily

A concert held on May 23 kicked off the sixth edition of 5.23 Music Festival, an annual event initiated by the Central Conservatory of Music. The sixth edition of the 5.23 Music Festival, an annual event organized by the Central Conservatory of Music, is running until July 3 in Beijing, Yan'an in Shaanxi province, Lankao county in Henan province, and …

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Central Conservatory of Music hosts music festival across China

China Daily

A concert held on May 23 kicked off the sixth edition of 5.23 Music Festival, an annual event initiated by the Central Conservatory of Music. The sixth edition of the 5.23 Music Festival, an annual event organized by the Central Conservatory of Music, is running until July 3 in Beijing, Yan'an in Shaanxi province, Lankao county in Henan province, and …

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Beijingers unwind in 'hush hour' as community libraries spread

China Daily

Residents read books at the Huilongguan community library. CHINA DAILY Pi said the library's special environment helps her concentrate on her studies. Hao Wei, deputy director of Fengtai District Library, said the concept behind Beijing's network of community libraries is to allow residents to borrow books and read at their convenience. Despite the convenient locations and digital services, some community …

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The keys to global success

China Daily

Pianist Lang Lang is touring worldwide, with stops in major concert halls, and performing with top symphony orchestras. The repertories he has chosen to play during the tour cover a wide range of composers, including Schumann's Kreisleriana, Op 16, an eight-movement composition for solo piano, which as Lang says is "very dramatic". Besides working with top troupes, such as the …

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The keys to global success

China Daily

Pianist Lang Lang is touring worldwide, with stops in major concert halls, and performing with top symphony orchestras. The repertories he has chosen to play during the tour cover a wide range of composers, including Schumann's Kreisleriana, Op 16, an eight-movement composition for solo piano, which as Lang says is "very dramatic". Besides working with top troupes, such as the …

Lang China Daily Concert Perform Pianist Carnegie Hall

8 months, 1 week ago

Chinese pianist Lang Lang honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

China Daily

Chinese pianist Lang Lang attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on April 10, 2024. Chinese pianist Lang Lang was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Wednesday, in the category of live performance. "Internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang has sold millions of albums worldwide, topping …

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Chinese pianist Lang Lang honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

China Daily

Chinese pianist Lang Lang attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on April 10, 2024. Chinese pianist Lang Lang was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Wednesday, in the category of live performance. "Internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang has sold millions of albums worldwide, topping …

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Piano Solo Extravaganza at Beijing Library: A Night of Artistic Solace

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