Beijing and Shanghai
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06/02/2001
BeijingPermanent passion The Beijing Art Creation Centre will stage a symphony concert at the Chang'an Grand Theatre. The concert is special because the symphony it features is based on famous Peking Opera arias. They are recomposed by renowned musicians like Ye Xiaogang, Shi Wanchun and Du Mingxin. Well-known vocalists like Li Guyi, Yin Xiumei, and a group of leading Peking Opera performers, including Geng Qichang, Zhang Huoding and Meng Guanglu, will collaborate to sing the chorus during the concert. The concert is presented to welcome the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Time/date: 7:30 pm, June 18-20 Location: 7, Jianguomennei Dajie Telephone: 6510-1307 Three Tenors reunite Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras live at the stunning Forbidden City might be your final opportunity to enjoy these world-renowned singers performing together on stage. Supported by a symphony orchestra of more than 100 musicians and a chorus of 200 singers, they will provide the audience with an unforgettable experience. Time/date: 7:30 pm, June 23 Location: Forbidden City Telephone: 1380-131-0349 Charm of the Tang Dynasty A total of 210 antiques from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) are on display at the Museum of Chinese History. As one of the most prosperous periods in Chinese history, the Tang Dynasty developed a creative spirit that affected all aspects of life, including clothing, furniture, recreation and religion. The exhibit displays sculptures, silver sets, bronze mirrors, frescoes and instruments. These items were carefully chosen from the museum's collection in an effort to reflect the period. One third of the antiques are on display to the public for the first time. The setting features bright colours and open spaces. Time/date: 9 am-5 pm until July 25 Location: east side of Tian'anmen Square Telephone: 6512-8321 Fragrance from Tibet Bright skies, blue lakes, snow-covered mountains, yaks and herdsmen are all featured in the mysterious works of four Tibetan painters - Bamazhaxi, Jimeichilie, Gade and Bianba. Their paintings are on display now at the Creation Gallery in Beijing and are delighting both Chinese and foreign art lovers. The four artists were born and grew up in Tibet, known as the "roof of the world." Their paintings suggest the pure fragrance of the Tibetan highland. With unique aesthetic senses and painting techniques, the four artists express their religious beliefs and profound love of nature and humanity. Time/date: 9 am-5 pm, until June 16 Location: north end of Ritan Donglu Street, Chaoyang District Telephone: 6506-7570, 6506-2740 Silk fair A silk fair at Beijing Workers' Gymnasium provides people with an opportunity to find ideal silk products at reasonable prices. More than 100 silk producers from Zhejiang Province, a region with strong silk industries, have brought their high-quality products to the fair. Time/date: 9 am-5 pm until June 7 Telephone: 6501-6655 Space aviation show An exhibition of China's accomplishments in space aviation is on at the National Olympic Centre. On display are real parts of the Long March series carrier rockets, a simulated launch of the Long March II and other related devices. Institutes from the United States, Russia, Britain and France will also bring their latest aviation technology, materials and equipments to the exhibition. Visitors can also experience a simulated moon-landing, space training and a space walk. Time/date: 9 am-5 pm until August 15 Location: 1 Anli Lu, Chaoyang District Telephone: 6427-7428 Shanghai 'olden Dance, Silver Dress' A modern dance play showing the costumes of different periods will be stayed at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on June 7. Featuring Shanghai-based young dancer Huang Doudou, the play, called "Golden Dance, Silver Dress", has been performed many times to critical acclaim. Time: 7:15pm Place: 300 Renmin Dadao Tel: 6386-8686 Chamber concert A chamber music concert is performed every Sunday at the Jing'an Hotel by musicians from the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. This week's programme is Puccini's "La Rondine", "Senza mamma", "Quando men vo", Chopin's "Nocturne in C Minor", "Waltz in D-Flat Major", "Ballade in F Minor" and Haydn's "Violin Concerto in C Major". Time: 8:00pm Place: 370 Huashan Lu Admission: 20 yuan Tel: 6248-1888 Acrobatic show Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe will perform at Shanghai Centre Theatre on June 6 and 7. Programmes such as "Flying Man" and "Bicycling Stunts" will be performed. Time: 7:30pm Place: 1376 Nanjing Xilu Tel: 6279-8948 Comedy Shanghai People's Comic (huaji) Troupe will present a comic play in the Shanghai dialect called "New Version of Foolish Parents" on June 6 and 7. The play is about two parents who cherish great hopes for their child, but do not know how to realize them. Time: 7:15pm Place: 701 Fuzhou Lu Tel: 6367-0088, 6367-9898 Treasure from Tibet A collection of some of Tibet's finest art treasures has been assembled for an exhibition at the Shanghai Museum until October 31. The pieces date from the 7th century to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Ten tankas, one of the most typical art forms of Tibet, will be included in the exhibition. Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Place: 201 Renmin Dadao Tel: 6372-3500 Ge's landscapes Nearly 20 works by Shanghai-based artist Ge Qiaotao are now on display at the Elegant Art Gallery until the end of June. A Shanghai-based artist, Ge is famous for simple but expressive landscapes. Time: 10:00am-10pm Place: 5 Anfu Lu Tel: 5403-5296 Art museum shows Shanghai Art Museum is now showing works by seven Canadian artists until June 24. The pieces depict the beauty and charm of Canadian landscape. A pencil sketch show by Chen Danqing, a New York-based artist, is now being staged at the Shanghai Art Museum until June 14. Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Place: 325 Nanjing Xilu Tel: 6327-2829 Albert Feraud's art A total of 13 works by French artist Albert Feraud are on display at the Studio Theatre in the Shanghai Grand Theatre until mid-June. Combining abstractness and realism, his works are created from traditional materials like stone, wood and soil. Time: 8:30am-11:00am 1:00pm-4:30pm Place: 300 Renmin Dadao Admission: 50 yuan (including tour fee) Tel: 6386-8686 New media show An show in new media is under way at the ShanghART until June 10. Over 20 pieces by more than 10 Chinese artists are on display, including photographic and performance art works. Time: 10:00am-7:00pm Place: 2A Gaolan Lu Tel: 6359-3923
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