Universal division names new chairman

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat

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 …

China Beijing Concert

1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Bei's star to shine at Beijing pop event

China Daily

By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-18 07:56 Jiang Tao, founder of the Beijing International Pop Music Festival, announces its 10th anniversary on Nov 12. Among the diversity of genres around, the 1990s was greatly defined by campus folk music, which is driven by acoustic guitar and piano, and lyrics about campus romances, university life and youth. Along …

Music Beijing International

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China at center of our business, says StanChart Group CEO

China Daily

China at center of our business, says StanChart Group CEO China Daily Updated: Nov 06, 2024 Standard Chartered's booth during the ongoing 7th China International Import Expo. BEIJING — China remains a key focus for Standard Chartered Bank and the group's overall commitment to the country has only increased, said Bill Winters, group CEO of the banking corporation, in a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China at center of our business, says StanChart Group CEO

China Daily

China at center of our business, says StanChart Group CEO China Daily Updated: Nov 06, 2024 Standard Chartered's booth during the ongoing 7th China International Import Expo. BEIJING — China remains a key focus for Standard Chartered Bank and the group's overall commitment to the country has only increased, said Bill Winters, group CEO of the banking corporation, in a …

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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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1 month, 3 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 …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Talent transfer to next gen aboard Shenzhou XIX

China Daily

This photo shows Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze who will carry out the Shenzhou XIX spaceflight mission. The Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XIX spaceship set off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert at 4:27 am on Wednesday, carrying with it three astronauts to China's Tiangong space station 400 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Next Generation of Astronauts Set Sail on Shenzhou XIX Mission

China Daily

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze will carry out the Shenzhou XIX mission, marking a significant step in gender equality and science research in the field of astronautics. The team's commander, Cai Xuzhe, is an experienced astronaut who will provide stability and experience for the mission. The crew will also receive the Tianzhou 8 cargo ship and …

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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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2 months ago

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 …

Technology Music Art & Culture Humanities New York City

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Traditional music festival makes capital return

China Daily

The Beijing Traditional Music Festival will be held in the capital from September to November, according to a recent announcement by the China Conservatory of Music, the event's organizer. It features 10 categories of Chinese instruments, including the erhu, the pipa, the zhongruan, the bamboo flute and percussion, and is open to all music academies, arts schools, and universities in …

Music Central Conservatory

4 months, 3 weeks ago

International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music puts limelight on tradition

China Daily

The 5th International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music will be co-organized by the HKCO and the Wuxi Chinese Orchestra. Executive Director of HKCO, executive director Celina Chin Man-wah said the competition is fair and all participants had displayed a high level of conducting skills during the competition. The awards of the competition are part of the ICOL Programme for Exchange …

Chinese Orchestra

7 months ago

Music Fans expands reach with new performance venues in Beijing

China Daily

Beijing Union Symphony Orchestra performs at one of the new auditoriums in Beijing on May 20. Music Fans, a Beijing-based company, has unveiled its latest performance venues at the bustling Wukesong Wanda Plaza, a favored shopping destination in Beijing. The announcement coincides with the upcoming season of the Beijing Union Symphony Orchestra, an orchestra established in the summer of 2022 …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

A Chinese flavor of rap music is flourishing as emerging musicians find their voices

Associated Press

CHENGDU, China — In 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the nation’s entertainment industry: Don’t feature artists with tattoos and those who represent hip-hop or any other subculture. Fans of Chinese rappers including Boss X react during a performance in Chengdu in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Part of the city’s hip-hop …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Universal Music Group artists dancing back to TikTok after licensing dispute resolved

LA Times

TikTok may be facing a countdown that could lead to its ban in the United States, but the hugely popular social video platform has managed to put at least one significant controversy behind it. On Wednesday night, TikTok and Universal Music Group, the world’s biggest recorded music company, announced a new licensing deal that will return some of music’s biggest …

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8 months, 1 week ago

A well-orchestrated gathering

China Daily

Conductor Yan Huichang performs at the opening concert on March 31. "Traditional Chinese music is a great medium for introducing Chinese culture, using instruments with hundreds or thousands of years of history and pieces that are performed worldwide," says maestro Yeh, 74, who led the Singapore Chinese Orchestra on its debut at the NCPA on April 5. In 2022, conductors …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets Ma Ying-jeou

China Daily

SHENZHEN -- Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, met with Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Shenzhen of South China's Guangdong province. Song said compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are all Chinese, and …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 marks a milestone for Shandong Heavy Industry Group- Weichai Power: A global CEO conference celebrating two decades of expansion

China Daily

On Feb 4, leaders from across the globe gathered in Weifang, China, for the fifth Shandong Heavy Industry Group - Weichai Power Global CEO Conference, an event that drew 58 C-suite and other top management executives from Shandong Heavy Industry Group's operations across 14 countries and regions. Tan Xuguang, chairman of both Shandong Heavy Industry Group and Weichai Power, chaired …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Universal pulls music of artists like Taylor Swift and Drake from TikTok

Hindustan Times

Universal Music Group NV, the world’s biggest record label, has begun pulling its artists’ music from TikTok after contract negotiations between the two companies failed to result in a new licensing agreement. Universal Music Group is removing music of artists like Taylor Swift and Drake from TikTok Videos featuring UMG-owned songs will be muted, and users will have the option …

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1 year ago

TSMC to promote from within after chairman retires next year

The Hindu

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday that its board had recommended that current CEO and Vice Chairman C.C. Company veteran Liu became Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's chairman in 2018 after founder Morris Chang, who remains the senior statesman of Taiwan's chip industry, retired. Liu, who joined TSMC in 1993, said he would like to put his "decades …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Music helps forge connections

China Daily

A boy meets a musician at Tianjin Children's Hospital on June 5, 2013. "The exchanges are frequent and important," Yu Hongmei, professor and director of the Chinese Music Department at CCOM, said during the US-China Music Forum, a panel discussion, as part of the China Now Music Festival held in New York last month. The festival is organized by the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Getting on a global groove

China Daily

Chinese singer-song-writer Zhu Jingxi performs in the music and art festival. CHINA DAILY One Chinese fan says the rapper's songs provide a sense of strength. In addition to music, 88rising collaborates with Chinese creatives in fields like fashion design, illustrative arts, and exhibitions. Our stage design and cultural and creative products were all collaborative efforts between our team and other …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Chinese composer ends festival with a Big Bang

China Daily

Composer Wang Ying during a rehearsal for her new piece, Big Bang, which premiered during the 25th and 26th Beijing Music Festival on Oct 15. When Wang Ying, a China-born, Berlin-based composer, was invited to write a piece of new music for the 25th and 26th Beijing Music Festival, she was excited, not only because the new work was scheduled …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Music Fans opens second Beijing venue

China Daily

The new performing arts venue opened in Beijing by Music Fans. A new performing arts venue was opened in Beijing by Music Fans, a company that has organized some 4,000 performances around the country over the past 18 years. Located in the popular commercial area of Land Port City in Changying, in the eastern part of Beijing, the new venue …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Music Fans opens second Beijing venue

China Daily

The new performing arts venue opened in Beijing by Music Fans. A new performing arts venue was opened in Beijing by Music Fans, a company that has organized some 4,000 performances around the country over the past 18 years. Located in the popular commercial area of Land Port City in Changying, in the eastern part of Beijing, the new venue …

Music Fans Venue Beijing Music Fans

1 year, 2 months ago

Song Kai elected new president of Chinese Football Association

China Daily

BEIJING - Senior sports official Song Kai was elected president of the Chinese Football Association at its 12th membership conference here on Monday. Sun Wen, Yuan Yongqing, Yang Xu and Xu Jiren were elected as vice presidents of the CFA, with Chinese women's football legend Sun being the only vice president who remains in her position from the 11th membership …

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1 year, 2 months ago

China-US in dialogue on cooperation at music forum

China Daily

Liu Xiaojing from the Central Conservatory of Music takes a New York audience on a pipa journey rich in ancient Chinese esthetics. The US-China Music Forum — Confronting Challenges and Looking to the Future took place at the Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium at the Asia Society on Saturday in New York. Jindong Cai, director of the US-China Music Institute and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

China-US in dialogue on cooperation at music forum

China Daily

Liu Xiaojing from the Central Conservatory of Music takes a New York audience on a pipa journey rich in ancient Chinese esthetics. The US-China Music Forum — Confronting Challenges and Looking to the Future took place at the Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium at the Asia Society on Saturday in New York. Jindong Cai, director of the US-China Music Institute and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Beijing ready to sway to latin rhythms

China Daily

Carolina, a four-piece band from Costa Rica.CHINA DAILY The singer-songwriter has dedicated himself to performing songs that mash up Chinese and Latin American styles. One of the songs the band will perform is Zhong Guo Hao, the first song Palacios wrote, which he describes as "a gift to China". When I first talked about the idea of forming the band …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Beijing ready to sway to latin rhythms

China Daily

Carolina, a four-piece band from Costa Rica.CHINA DAILY The singer-songwriter has dedicated himself to performing songs that mash up Chinese and Latin American styles. One of the songs the band will perform is Zhong Guo Hao, the first song Palacios wrote, which he describes as "a gift to China". When I first talked about the idea of forming the band …

Music China Latin American Song Chinese Palacios Latin American Styles

1 year, 4 months ago

In tune with young musicians

China Daily

Conductor Yu Long, founder of the Beijing Music Festival, at the concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the China Philharmonic Orchestra in Beijing on Oct 18, 2020. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Youth is a key focus of the upcoming Beijing Music Festival, which returns to the capital next month with a bumper, double edition. After postponing its programs in 2022, the …

Festival Music Beijing

1 year, 4 months ago

In tune with young musicians

China Daily

Conductor Yu Long, founder of the Beijing Music Festival, at the concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the China Philharmonic Orchestra in Beijing on Oct 18, 2020. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Youth is a key focus of the upcoming Beijing Music Festival, which returns to the capital next month with a bumper, double edition. After postponing its programs in 2022, the …

Festival Music Beijing

1 year, 5 months ago

Top singer signs key global contract

China Daily

Yuan Yawei Chinese singer-songwriter Yuan Yawei, better known for her stage name Tia Ray, signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, a leading global music publisher. "UMPG has a large music network and music creation system, which will help me to explore new possibilities and discover my full potential. The agreement strengthens the partnership between Yuan …

Music Umpg

1 year, 5 months ago

Top singer signs key global contract

China Daily

Yuan Yawei Chinese singer-songwriter Yuan Yawei, better known for her stage name Tia Ray, signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, a leading global music publisher. "UMPG has a large music network and music creation system, which will help me to explore new possibilities and discover my full potential. The agreement strengthens the partnership between Yuan …

Music Umpg

1 year, 5 months ago

Music exhibition displays sounds from the past and present

China Daily

An exhibition on the theme of music, titled Music Is Universal, will be held in Shanghai's Bund Finance Center from July 30 to Sept 17. Launched by the Universal Music Group, the exhibition, as part of the ongoing BFC Music Festival, features four sections offering audiences an immersive experience about music. The music of legendary bands, including The Beatles, Queen …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Tianjin music festival set to launch in July

China Daily

Tenor Wang Hongwei, who is the executive vice-president of Tianjin Conservatory of Music. Tianjin Conservatory of Music teamed up with Beijing Poly Theater Management Company to launch a music festival at Tianjin Grand Theater from July 17 to 23. Professors of the country’s music schools, including violinist Xie Nan, who is the professor of Central Conservatory of Music; oboist Sun …

Chinese Tianjin Music Students

1 year, 7 months ago

Tianjin music festival set to launch in July

China Daily

Tenor Wang Hongwei, who is the executive vice-president of Tianjin Conservatory of Music. Tianjin Conservatory of Music teamed up with Beijing Poly Theater Management Company to launch a music festival at Tianjin Grand Theater from July 17 to 23. Professors of the country’s music schools, including violinist Xie Nan, who is the professor of Central Conservatory of Music; oboist Sun …

Music Tianjin Chinese Tenor

1 year, 8 months ago

China Oriental Performing Arts Group launches its musical team

China Daily

Musical producer Li Dun. China Oriental Performing Arts Group launched its musical team in Beijing on April 20. According to Jing Xiaoyong, head of China Oriental Performing Arts Group, the musical team will focus on producing and staging original Chinese musicals. Veteran Chinese singer-songwriter Cheng Fangyuan will serve as the honorary director of the musical team, who will help train …

Chinese Cheng China Oriental Performing Arts Group Musical Team

1 year, 8 months ago

China Oriental Performing Arts Group launches its musical team

China Daily

Musical producer Li Dun. China Oriental Performing Arts Group launched its musical team in Beijing on April 20. According to Jing Xiaoyong, head of China Oriental Performing Arts Group, the musical team will focus on producing and staging original Chinese musicals. Veteran Chinese singer-songwriter Cheng Fangyuan will serve as the honorary director of the musical team, who will help train …

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1 year, 8 months ago

BDS holds concert for foreign diplomats

China Daily

The Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions holds a concert titled “Music Rhyme Ensemble” at the diplomatic residence compound in Beijing on April 18, 2023. The Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions held a concert titled “Music Rhyme Ensemble” at the diplomatic residence compound in Beijing on April 18. More than 100 high-level diplomats from more than 20 countries, as …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Singing the praises of greater musical exchanges

China Daily

Tang Hua from Xiamen University, in Fujian province, says pop culture plays a vital role in cross-Strait youth exchanges. Infinite and Beyond, a show that emphasizes the significance of musical exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, has become increasing popular among audiences on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Over the recent years, the rise of short-video platforms has …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Singing the praises of greater musical exchanges

China Daily

Tang Hua from Xiamen University, in Fujian province, says pop culture plays a vital role in cross-Strait youth exchanges. Infinite and Beyond, a show that emphasizes the significance of musical exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, has become increasing popular among audiences on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Over the recent years, the rise of short-video platforms has …

Music Pop Culture Taiwan Young People Songs Chinese Tang

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