Listings
Shows
China National Opera House and Ningbo Song and Dance Theater Dance Drama Mulan
Date: May 17 - 7:30 pm
Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts
Price: 80-500 yuan
The national dance drama Hua Mulan is adapted according to the Chinese folk songs in the Northern dynasties (439-581). It tells the story of a young girl who grows up to a heroic woman. She disguises herself as a man to join the army instead of her father and accomplishes the mission successfully. Also, she pursues love peace and freedom. The dance drama integrates the modern stage technology elements, creating a story line about self-discovery and self-identity.
Contact: 010-6655-0000
Beijing Peking Opera Theater Guzheng Concert
Date: May 7 - 7:30 pm
Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts
Price: 100-200 yuan
As the young Guzheng performer of the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing and a member of the Chinese Musicians' Association, ShangJingya graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music. She won the Golden Prize in the 2nd International Guzheng Competition (Youth Professional Group). She successfully held a Guzheng recital in 2014. In the same year, she published her Guzheng DVD album Jingya's Guzheng Words.
Contact: 010-6655-0000
