Listings: Beijing
STAGE
Russian choreographer Boris Eifman will lead the Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg in their repertoire Red Giselle. Enjoying the title of The People's Artist of Russia, Eifman's production represents the grace of Russian ballet. The leading dancers are Vera Arbuzova, Yuri Ananyan and Albert Galichanin.
7:30 pm, April 27, 28
National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square
5883-6800
Jay Chou is about to hit Beijing. A popular Taiwanese musician and singer, Chou specializes in R&B (Rhythm & Blues) and rap.
7:30 pm, May 1
Workers' Gymnasium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
6501-6655
Poly Theater will host the drama Red Rose and White Rose. Adapted from Eileen Chang's novel of the same title, the latest version is directed by Tian Qinxin and performed by a young cast. This drama depicts Zhenbao's love story. There are two women in his life: his prim wife and a saucy mistress. Zhenbao describes them, respectively, as a white rose and a red rose in his life.
7:30 pm, May 20-24
14 Dongzhimen Nandajie
65065343 65065345 65001188
The romantic song Why the Flower is So Red was a hit in the 1970s. This concert, which shares the same name as the popular track, will feature a variety of veteran performers including Li Guangxi, Luo Tianchan and Liu Bingyi.
7:30 pm, May 1
National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square
5883-6800
The Chinese Acrobatics Group, established in 1950, has toured more than 80 countries, won numerous international awards and has helped foster friendships between China and other nations. Its performance includes traditional acrobatics, a circus show, magic, old Beijing folk plays and more. The show blends music, dance, local opera and martial arts.
7:30 pm, daily
Tiandi Theater, Dongsi Shitiao, 100 m north of Poly Theater, Chaoyang District
6416-9893
CONCERTS
To celebrate Youth Day on May 4th, a chorus concert will be staged. Programs include Song of Communist Youth League, May Day Flowers and Ode to Yan'an.
7:30 pm, May 4
Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District
6605-7006
Under the baton of French conductor Alain Lombard, the National Orchestra of Pays de la Loire will stage a concert in Beijing. Program includes Bizet's overture of The Girl From Arles, Debussy's La Mer and Ravel's Piano Concerto.
7:30 pm, April 27
Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, Northwest of Tian'anmen Square
6559-8285
A concert featuring music from movies such as Gone with the Wind, Dances with Wolves and Waterloo Bridge will be given by the symphony orchestra of China Broadcasting Performance Arts Troupe.
7:30 pm, May 2
Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District
6605-7006
Exhibitions
Portraits of Chinese Olympic champions give a panoramic view of China's participation. Shooter Xu Haifeng won the first Olympic gold medal for New China in 1984. Xu was followed by other stalwarts such as Liu Guoliang, Kong Linghui and Liu Xiang. On display are 134 portraits by photographer Pang Xiaowei.
9 am-5 pm, until April 25
National Art Museum of China, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District
6401-7076
Sculpture and sketch works of veteran artist Li Weisi. On display are his recent works on Lin Zexu, a national hero of the Qing Dynasty. Born in 1937 in Fujian province, Li graduated from the sculpture department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1964.
9 am-5 pm, until April 27
National Art Museum of China, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District
6401-7076
Fine brushwork paintings of Sun Yumin, professor of Tsinghua University, show elaborate execution, simple composition and rich coloring. Representative works include The Quiet Birch Woods, Three Ladies and Green Tea.
9 am-5 pm, until May 2
National Art Museum of China, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District
6401-7076
The Beijing Custom series is composed of 34 figure paintings by Chen Shiceng (18761923). A famous artist and fine arts educator, Chen is a representative of the Jing School, a painting style popular in the early 20th century.
9 am-5 pm, until May 2
National Art Museum of China, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District
6401-7076
Brother-and-sister artists Yu Chen, Chen Yu and Chen Li appear together at Today Art Museum. Yu Chen's children series conveys a kind of innocence and post-modern spirit. Chen Yu overlaps the image of himself in queue to dramatic effect.
9am-4pm, until April 29
Today Art Museum, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
5876-9690
Zhu Jinshi's installation works are on show. Beginning his installation works as early as 1988 under the influence of German artists during his European stay, Zhu uses paper as the main material to convey his idea on history and tradition.
10 am-6 pm, April 27
Arario Beijing, Jiuchang Art Complex, Beihuqu Lu, Anwai Beiyuan, Chaoyang District
5202-3800
This exhibition is composed of 40 photographs of General Shao Hua and 46 pieces of photographs and oil paintings of Dutch artist Alwin van der Linde. Spanish-based artist Linde, born in 1957, held his first solo show when was 17 years old. His works cover such genres as landscape, portrait and artistic design. In recent years, Linde has dabbled in photography and music.
9 am-5 pm, May 6-22
Beijing World Art Museum, China Millennium Monument, A9 Fuxinglu, Haidian District
6851-3322
A grand exhibition, entitled Critical Mass, will gather dozens of painting, sculpture, installation, video, performance and photography works, with the participation of 34 artists of 12 nationalities.
10 am-5 pm, until April 27
Huang Yan Contemporary Art Center (HYCAC), Xiedao, Chaoyang District
13811621470
Guo Wei's new works focus on the facial expressions of eminent figures.
9 am-10 pm, until April 27
Artist Village Gallery, 1 North of Rencun, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District
6959-8343
Entitled Creative Times, Distinctive Features, the group show greets visitors with works in varied styles. Xia Hang's stainless steel sculptures imitate precision instrument. Hu Hua produces unbalanced composition and cold tone.
10 am-5 pm, until April 28
New Age Art Gallery, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
8459-9282
Young artist Wei Qingji holds his first solo exhibition at the Red Gate Gallery. He employs the plasticity of the medium to maintain the vitality of the subject matter. Images of animals serve as the focus, while the watered ink is employed to form the abstract scene of the background.
10 am-5 pm, until April 30
Red Gate Gallery, Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwen District
6525-1005
Li Gang's new work is titled Black Light, in which he explores his ideas through the interaction of photography and painting. These works stand alone as referencing nothing more than what they are - material, surface and form.
11 am-6 pm, until April 30
798 Red Gate Gallery, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
6438-1005
Tibetan culture and landscape give Chen Xiaoxiong's creations a unique and mysterious feel. The temples, red walls, golden domes and prayer drums, tall and erect sutra banners and the ever-turning prayer wheel give the works a solemn look.
9:30 am-6 pm, until April 30
Qin Gallery, 1-1E Huawei Li, north of Beijing Curio City, Chaoyang District
8779-0461
Zhao Jun's abstract oil techniques hide realistic images and an impressionist flavor. Bird nests among interlacing branches, fish swimming in the water, the soft green of spring and blooming purple lilacs are the subjects his brush explore.
10 am-8 pm, until April 30
Fafa Gallery, 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District
8430-2587
The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art is holding the first international exhibition Stray Alchemists. Featuring such artists as Matt Bryans, Amy Granat, Takeshi Murata, Robin Rhode, Sterling Ruby and Lim Tzay Chuen, the show cover sculpture, collage, drawing, photography and video,
10 am- 7 pm, until July 13
Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
8459- 9269
The 2008 China International Gallery Expo gathers more than 80 institutes from 22 countries such as China, the United States, Germany and Italy. The 3,000 exhibits include oil on canvas, sculpture, installation, video works and multi-media creations.
9 am-4 pm, April 25-28
China World Trade Center, 1 Jiangguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
6505-6506
The photographic departments of Paris 8th University and the Beijing Film Academy are jointly presenting an exhibition on the theme of Journeys. On display is a collection of cultural and geographic pictures of the two countries.
10 am-5 pm, until April 28
Inter Art Center & Gallery, Qixing Zhongjie, 798 Art Zone
6437-9853
Internationally renowned photographer Marc Riboud reveals through two exhibitions a panorama on the history of China, from Mao to now. His photographs come from his new book documenting 40 years of photography in China. His works influence many Chinese and European photographers.
10 am-6 pm, until June 14
Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu
8459-9263
The auction preview of China Guardian Spring Auctions runs from April 24-26 at Beijing's Kerry Center Hotel. On show are at least 5,800 artworks ranging from Chinese ink paintings, calligraphy, oil paintings, sculptures, photography, porcelain, rare and fine books, to Qing Dynasty sandalwood furniture, vintage stamps, ancient coins, and bronze mirrors. Auctions will run from April 27-29.
10 am -7 pm, April 24-26
Beijing Kerry Center Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu
6518-2315
The Beijing Huachen Spring Auction preview will open with Chinese ink masterpieces, oil paintings, sculptures and vintage photos. Highlights of the exhibition include ink landscapes by master painters Qi Baishi and Li Keran, sculptural works by Dali, and oil works by Renoir, Monet and Picasso. Some vintage photos of the Old Summer Palace will also be on show. The auctions will be held from April 28-29.
10 am -7 pm, April 25-27
Beijing Landmark Hotel
8391-5366
Jan Peter Van Opheusden from the Netherlands is holding his solo exhibition entitled I Love You. Being a bohemian by nature, the teacher-turned artist realized that he was a free spirit, creating his own emotional environment.
Unleashing himself from educational burdens but in every aspect aware of being part of a rich and long lasting Dutch and French painting tradition, he developed a style of painting that is strongly related to impressionism and fauvism. Some of his paintings are inspired by ancient Chinese poems.
10:30 am -6 pm, until May 5
Beijing Today Art Museum, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
5876-9690
(China Daily 04/25/2008 page22)
