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JUN 24

Exploring China’s Contemporary Orchestral Masterpieces

A Chinese orchestra is divided into four groups: the wind, plucked strings, bowed strings and percussion including the instruments such as the erhu, pipa, and suona, etc. In this episode, you will listen to some of the greatest contemporary Chinese works presented by five renowned conductors and the top-notch Chinese orchestra-China National Traditional Orchestra.

Jun 24

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33 min
JUN 15

Zhang Haochen: A Rachmaninoff Odyssey

Last week at NCPA, Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen completed a monumental feat – performing all four Rachmaninoff piano concertos plus the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in a single day. In this episode of NCPA on Stage, we have the privilege of hearing ZhangHaochen’s first reflections just hours after stepping off stage.

Jun 15

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37 min
06/17/2024

An Artistic Journey with Joyce DiDonato

Join us for an exclusive interview with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as she delves into the inspirations behind her "Eden" recital, which recently captivated the Beijing audience.

06/17/2024

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36 min
02/08/2022

Ravel, Brahms, ZHANG Weiliang, and Bruckner

This week China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts presents, Anton Bruckner’s bold and colourful Symphony No. 6, Brahms’ choral and orchestral work Nänie, and ZHANG Weiliang’s luscious folk-inspired Dreamworld for Dizi and Orchestra. Also featured is the 2021 Chopin Competition winner, Bruce Liu, in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major.

02/08/2022

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1h 58m
09/16/2023

Donizetti’s "La fille du régiment"

"La fille du régiment", Donizetti’s light-hearted and humorous story, features a fabulous cast that combines the talents of Western and Chinese artists. Sabina Puértolas stars in the lead role as Marie, with Giovanni Romeo as Sulpice, SHI Yijie as Tonio, WANG Hexiang as Hortensius, and ZHAO Denghui as Un Caporal, under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia.

09/16/2023

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2h 12m
11/19/2022

Donizetti’s "Don Pasquale"

Donizetti’s "Don Pasquale" stars Bruno Pratico in the title role, with Ekaterina Bakanova as Noria, SHI Yijie as Ernesto, and more. Daniele Callegari conducts.

11/19/2022

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2h 13m
03/09/2022

Bach, Beethoven, HE Zhanhao, CHEN Gang, Verdi, Julian Yu, and Strauss Jr.

On our programme this week, we’ll hear HE Zhanhao and CHEN Gang’s moving Violin Concerto: The Butterfly Lovers, featuring soloist Siqing Lu; Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1; Saito Hideo’s orchestral arrangement of J.S. Bach’s Chaconne in D minor; Julian Yu’s Concerto on Chinese Themes; and we’ll end our programme with music from some of Giuseppe Verdi’s most famous operas.

03/09/2022

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1h 58m
12/03/2022

Donizetti’s "L’Elisir D’Amore"

Donizetti’s fabulous "L’Elisir D’Amore" stars Serena Gamberoni in the role of Adina alongside Francesco Meli as Nemorino, LIU Songhu as Belcore, Enzo Capuano as Dr. Dulcamara, and MA Min as Ganeta. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts.

12/03/2022

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2h 28m
09/24/2022

Dvořák’s "Rusalka"

Antonín Dvořák’s fantastical "Rusalka" features a stunning cast of artists that includes ZHOU Xiaolin in the titular role with Ladislav Elgr as the Prince, with GUO Yanyu (Jezibaba), KE Luwa (Foreign Princess), and more. Rastislav Stur conducts.

09/24/2022

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2h 52m
07/05/2024

Mo Mo: Chinese Cellist's Journey from Classical Roots to Contemporary Collaborations

Join us as we sit down with Chinese cellist Mo Mo. Discover his journey from Beijing to international stages, his profound influences from classical Chinese music, and his innovative collaborations with leading composers and pop artists like Tan Dun and Han Hong.Tune in for an engaging conversation and enjoy exclusive musical performances that showcase Mo Mo's versatile talent.

07/05/2024

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30 min

Experience China's premier performing arts through NCPA podcasts. From opera to symphony, and traditional Chinese music to world-class performances, we capture the essence of the arts from China's National Centre for the Performing Arts.

China NCPA 国家大剧院

Top Shows

Exploring China’s Contemporary Orchestral Masterpieces

Zhang Haochen: A Rachmaninoff Odyssey

An Artistic Journey with Joyce DiDonato

Ravel, Brahms, ZHANG Weiliang, and Bruckner

Donizetti’s "La fille du régiment"

Donizetti’s "Don Pasquale"

Bach, Beethoven, HE Zhanhao, CHEN Gang, Verdi, Julian Yu, and Strauss Jr.

Donizetti’s "L’Elisir D’Amore"

Dvořák’s "Rusalka"

Mo Mo: Chinese Cellist's Journey from Classical Roots to Contemporary Collaborations

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