Events

China Philharmonic

thebeijinger — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:59:03 +0800

Commemorating the 200th year of Haydn’s passing, big-time cellist Wang Jian returns to work with the China Philharmonic and conductor Yu Long, performing Haydn’s Concerto in C Major. In addition, the Olympics composer Chen Qigang’s Iris dévoilée (Iris Unveiled) is given another turn in Beijing. RMB 80-880. 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285)

Dance: My Venus, Sea Breeze Embraces You

thebeijinger — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:27:46 +0800

Thanks to Premier Zhou Enlai, the China Oriental Song & Dance Ensemble was established as a state-class art troupe 46 years ago. This song and dance gala brings together Arabian music, songs from New Zealand, African folk dance and Korean, Russian, and American dances. Tickets at 6417 7845. RMB 100-1,000. 7.30pm Beijing Exhibition Theater (6835 4455)

Kunqu Opera: The Peony Pavilion

thebeijinger — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:15:09 +0800

One of the most ancient forms of Chinese opera, Kunqu dates back to the Ming dynasty. The Peony Pavilion - a mythical tale of true love battling conservative feudal ethics - is one of its definitive pieces. RMB 380-1,200. 7.30pm. Nanxincang Imperial Granary (6409 6499)

Call For Artists

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:45:42 +0800

The 2nd Annual Beijing Dance Festival will be held in the Oriental Pioneer Theater on Apr 13-19. The Annual Beijing Dance Festival strives to introduce world-class artists to the Chinese audience as well as to nurture modern dance creation within China. LDTX provides a platform for both amateur and professional modern dance artists based in China. They invite any and all artists to participate in this festival. For info and registration, call 6405 4842 or email admin@beijingldtx.com before Feb 9.

Every Saturday => 3PM ~ FREE SESSIONS to Experimental Theatre ~ at Club Obiwan ~

screentango — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:41:06 +0800

A Series of FREE SESSIONS to Beijing's only Experimental Theatre Workshop will be held at Club Obiwan in Houhai, from 3-6 pm every Saturday. .

The sessions will include Internal Energy exercises based in Chinese Internal Martial Arts, Voice and Speech Work, Text Analysis, & Improvisation technique.

Also I will show how to adapt the methods to on-camera work.

The Work is based in the Michael Chekhov method of performance, a method little known in Asia at this time. It is a very strong method for theatre and film work.

Who is this for?
1. Performers/Artists/Directors/Playwrights/Singers/Musicians ~ of all types ~ wishing to move their Performance Abilities to a high level.

2. Curious & Interested Individuals looking for a method to integrate and coordinate unbalanced energies of body, speech, emotions, and mind.

Kunqu Opera: The Peony Pavilion

thebeijinger — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:15:09 +0800

Lisa Ono World Tour Live in Beijing 2009

janecui — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:07:30 +0800

Lisa Ono World Tour Live in Beijing 2009
Time: 2009/1/10
Venue: Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium
Price: 180/380/580/780/980/1580
Tel: (86-10) 6417 7845
Email: ponypiaoen@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.piao.com.cn/en_piao/ticket_2360.html

Lisa Ono is a popular Japanese Bossa Nova singer. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Lisa Ono spent her childhood in Brazil until she became 10 years old. She started singing and playing the guitar when she was 15 years old, and her debut as a professional Bossa Nova singer was in 1989. Her natural voice, rhythmic guitar playing,and her charming smile led her to a huge success and helped Bossa Novato be popular in Japan.She has performed with many top musicians such as the legendary Antonio Carlos Jobim, the Jazz Samba giant Joao Donato, and has been performing enthusiastically in New York, Brazil and Asian countries. The album “Dream”, which was released in 1999, sold more than 2 hundred thousand copies in Japan, and since than she has established a determined position in the Japanese Bossa Nova community.

Zhang Liping

thebeijinger — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:00:03 +0800

This soprano, who has achieved some renown abroad, has returned to China in recent years to teach at the Central Conservatory. She presents a solo recital, program TBA. RMB 80-480. 7.30pm. NCPA (6655 0000)

Beijing Actors Workshop

thebeijinger — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:28:20 +0800

"I Heart(e) Shakespeare" is a 12-week bilingual performance development workshop that draws from the works of the Bard. E-mail bjactorsworkshop@gmail.com or visit www.bjactorsworkshop.org.cn. RMB 30/session (half-price for locals). 2-5pm (Level 1), 6-9pm (Level 2). Penghao Theatre (6400 6452/6472)

Call For Artists

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:45:42 +0800

Beijing Actors Workshop

thebeijinger — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:58:57 +0800

"I Heart(e) Shakespeare" is a 12-week bilingual performance development workshop that draws from the works of the Bard. RMB 30/session (half-price for locals). E-mail bjactorsworkshop@gmail.com or visit www.bjactorsworkshop.org.cn. 2-5pm (Level 1), 6-9pm (Level 2). Penghao Theatre (6400 6452/6472)

Beijing Actors Workshop: 2009 New Spring Workshop Sampler

thebeijinger — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:30:16 +0800

Free New Year special workshops, including screenwriting, play writing, auditioning, film acting, musical theater, physical theater, dance and Shakespeare. This sampler gives you the chance to meet the instructors from all the different workshops, which will officially begin in Feb and Mar. 2pm. Penghao Theater (6400 6452)

Call For Artists

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:45:42 +0800

Birmingham Royal Ballet

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:22:48 +0800

Accompanied by the Ballet Sinfonia, the Birmingham Royal Ballet is bringing two big productions this month, with Beauty and Beast (Jan 13-15) and Romeo and Juliet (Jan 17-18). See Stage Feature on the latest issue of theBeijinger. Tickets at 65651 6930/6909, RMB 180-1,080. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

Call For Artists

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:45:42 +0800

Classic Ballet: Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty

janecui — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:38:48 +0800

Swan Lake by Russian Ballet
Time: 2009/1/15-2009/1/27
Venue: Poly Theatre
Price: 80/180/380/580/780/980/1280

Nutcracker by Russia Ballet
Time: 2009/1/17-2009/1/28
Venue: Poly Theatre
Price: 80/180/380/580/780/980/1280

Sleeping Beauty by Russia Ballet
Time: 2009/1/13-2009/1/14
Venue: Poly Theatre
Price: 80/180/380/580/780/980/1280

Performed by Russia Ballet Troupe
Accompanied by Russia Philharmonic Orchestra

Tickets are available at:
www.piao.com.cn
Tel: (86-10) 6417 7845
Email: ponypiaoen@hotmail.com
Web: www.piao.com.cn

State Ballet Theatre of Russia

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:31:58 +0800

A world-renowned institution, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia, accompanied by the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, will perform a series of classics: Sleeping Beauty (Jan 13-14), Swan Lake (Jan 15,16, 27), the Nutcracker (Jan 17, 28), and Don Quixote (Jan 18). See photo on the latest issue of theBeijinger. Tickets at 6417 7845. RMB 180-1,280. 7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188 ext 5126/5127)

Call For Artists

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:45:42 +0800

Acrobatic Dance: Journey to the West

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:33:28 +0800

This award-winning Chinese show features an exciting combination of dance, suspension, martial arts, and acrobatics. Some famous scenes include “Birth of the Monkey King,” “Havoc in Heaven,” and “Three Fights against the White Demon.” Performed by Chinese Oriental Dancing troupe, Guangdong Dancing Academy, Guangzhou Acrobatic Trope and Henan Shaolin Temple Martial Team. RMB 100-880. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre (6835 4455)

Dance-Kungfu-Acrobatic Drama: Journey to the West

janecui — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:45:01 +0800

Time: 2009/1/14-2009/1/31
Venue: Beijing Exhibition Theater
Price: 100/200/300/480/680/880
Tel: (86-10) 6417 7845
Email: ponypiaoen@hotmail.com
Events URL: http://www.piao.com.cn/en_piao/ticket_2231.html

PRESENTERS:
Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe
China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe
Songshan Shaolin Martial Arts Troupe
Guangdong Dance School

FEATURES:
- A perfect combination of suspend, kung-fu, acrobatics, ballet, folk arts, dance with dazzling stage and costume design
- An art interpretation of the Chinese cultural treasure work "Journey to the West" by means of stage performance

AWARDS:
- "Wenhua Grand Award" by the Ministry of Culture in 2007
- "The Favorite Play" on 8th China Arts Festival 2007
with five of the repertoires awarded "Golden Prize"

REPERTOIRES:
Born of Monkey King
Havoc in Heaven
Three Fights against White Demon
The Kingdom of Women - The Cave of Silken Web
The Mountain of Fire

Ticket Packages
RMB1000(680*2)
RMB1500(680*3)
RMB800(480*2)
RMB1200(480*3)