Tag: Opera
Hong Kong – Speech by CE at Opera Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Opera Gala (English only) (with video)
Speech by CE at Opera Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Opera Gala (English only) (with video) *************************************************************************************** Following is the video speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the Opera Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Opera Gala today (August 25): Dr Moses Cheng (Founding Chairman of Opera Hong Kong), Mr Ronald Kwok (Chairman of Opera Hong Kong), Dr Warren Mok (Artistic Director of Opera Hong Kong), distinguished guests, fellow opera enthusiasts, ladies and gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I address you on this momentous occasion. This evening’s Opera Gala celebrates the 20th anniversary of Opera Hong ... Read more
Hong Kong – Chinese Opera Festival 2023 kicks off today (with photos)
Chinese Opera Festival 2023 kicks off today (with photos) ********************************************************* Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Chinese Opera Festival (COF) 2023 opens today (June 16) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. After a three-year hiatus, this year’s COF will bring together nine quality operatic programmes from June to October to showcase the splendour of Chinese operatic arts in the city. The opening programme of COF 2023 consists of performances by the Peking Opera Theatre of Beijing, highlighting the artistic legacy of Peking opera master Zhang Junqiu who was ... Read more
Hong Kong – Wuhan Han Opera Theatre to debut at Chinese Opera Festival in July to showcase the four-hundred-year glamour of melodious Han style (with photos)
Wuhan Han Opera Theatre to debut at Chinese Opera Festival in July to showcase the four-hundred-year glamour of melodious Han style (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The Wuhan Han Opera Theatre, upon the invitation of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will make its debut at this year’s Chinese Opera Festival (COF) in July. Wang Li, who is a prized mentee of Han opera virtuoso Chen Bohua and a winner of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award, together with other National Class One performers of the troupe, will visit Hong Kong and stage three performances of iconic plays and excerpts of ... Read more
Hong Kong – Chinese Opera Festival 2023 to launch free art talks and exhibitions
Chinese Opera Festival 2023 to launch free art talks and exhibitions ******************************************************************** To promote greater knowledge and understanding of the artistic features of Chinese opera, the Chinese Opera Festival (COF) 2023 will organise a number of free art talks and exhibitions from May to August. These informative and educational events will delve into different theatrical genres, staging formats, repertoire appreciation and stage aesthetics from various perspectives. Talks on art of Chinese opera ——————————- This year’s COF will showcase the story of the White Snake in various theatrical genres, and different art groups will feature a number of ... Read more
“BMW Opera for All” in Melbourne in February 2023. BMW announces partnership with Opera Australia to bring global initiative to Australia for the first time.
– Partnership to support local arts and culture scene and bring joy to
– Free entry open-air concert to be held in Federation Square on 4th February featuring the most popular arias in opera
– Concert to include 16 musicians from Orchestra Victoria Munich/Melbourne – WEBWIRE – Friday, December 2, 2022
BMW has further expanded its global footprint in the world of opera with todays announcement of its multi-year partnership with Opera Australia, the countrys largest performing arts organisation, to bring BMW Opera for All to Australia for the first time.
BMW Opera for All ... Read more