What's on:Beijing
2010-11-22 10:20:36
Art Channel in cooperation with the embassy of the Republic of Slovenia and Atelje Galerija Gallery Ljubljana is pleased to announce the opening of a solo exhibition, entitled Abstract Calligraphy by Slovenian artist Leon Zakrajsek on Nov 20.
Nights at the opera
2010-11-22 09:17:38
Shaoxing Opera, known for its humor, acrobatics and over-the-top theatrics, is still adored in its Zhejiang province hometown. Wang Yuanchang reports.
The performing arts, live onstage and now on screen
2010-11-21 10:00:40
Opera houses, ballet companies, even the National Theater in London, are competing to lure audiences to live high-definition broadcasts in movie theaters.
Peking opera joins exalted company
2010-11-19 15:19:56
Peking opera, along with acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine, have been listed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
What's on:Shanghai
2010-11-19 15:19:34
Ancient story. The Peking opera, Orphan of China, is an adaptation of Orphan of the Zhao Family - one of the most famous stories in ancient China.
Dutch treat for Beijing
2010-11-19 15:11:40
The Dutch National Ballet spreads its wings with a mixed show of contemporary works. Chen Nan reports
Michael Learns To Rock promises an English Legend
2010-11-19 15:07:09
Popular Danish soft rock band, Michael Learns To Rock, also known as MLTR, is returning to China after their 1995 tour of the country. They promise to perform "many songs people know" along with a new track, an English version of Chuan Qi, or Legend, by mainland singer-songwriter Li Jian. It became a big hit when pop diva Faye Wong sang it at the 2010 Spring Festival Gala.
Composer's sound transcends borders
2010-11-17 15:18:55
NEW YORK - The avant-garde composer Huang Ro, who aspires to what he calls a concept of "dimensionalism" in his music, performed with his five-piece ensemble at a gala hosted by the Committee on US-China Relations last week.
Chinese play on Broadway?
2010-11-16 09:45:44
The play is likely to be performed by Chinese American actors in English next year on Broadway.
Thrilling arts, harmonious Asia
2010-11-16 08:56:50
Charming Asia is a cultural feast rolled out to coincide with the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.