Alexandrov Ensemble Concert
The Alexandrov Ensemble, short for the "Twice Red Banner, Order of the Red Star Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army named after A.V. Alexandrov", was formerly known as the "Central House of the Russian Army named after M.V. Frunze".
The Ensemble is recognised as Russian's oldest, largest, highest-ranked and most prestigious military song and dance troupe. The Male Choir directly under it is one of the most outstanding male choirs in the world, renowned for recruiting members under extremely rigorous standards. Under its influence, militaries around the world have established their own song and dance troupes one after another.
Time: September 04-07, 2025
Venue: Opera House, NCPA
Yefim Bronfman Piano Recital
Internationally recognized as one of today's most acclaimed and admired pianists, Yefim Bronfman stands among a handful of artists regularly sought by festivals, orchestras, conductors and recital series. His commanding technique, power and exceptional lyrical gifts are consistently acknowledged by the press and audiences alike.A frequent touring partner with the world’s greatest orchestras and conductors, the 2024/25 season begins with the Pittsburgh and NDR Hamburg symphonies on tour in Europe followed by China and Japan with the Vienna Philharmonic. With orchestras in the US he returns to Cleveland, New York, Houston, Portland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Miami, Sarasota and Pittsburgh and in Europe to Hamburg, Helsinki, Berlin, Lyon and Vienna. In advance of a spring Carnegie Hall recital his program can be heard in Austin, St. Louis, Stillwater OK, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Washington DC, Amsterdam, Rome, Lisbon and Spain. Two special projects are scheduled in this season – duos with flutist Emmanuel Pahud in Europe in the fall and trios with Anne-Sophie Mutter and Pablo Ferrandez in the US in spring.
Time: September 04, 2025
Venue: Concert Hall, NCPA
YANG Yang and China National Opera House Symphony Orchestra
YANG Yang was born into a musical family and learned to play the piano at an early age under the tutelage of Professor LI Qifang. Later, he studied conducting with conductors XU Xin and WU Lingfen, and was admitted to the Conducting Department of the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) with distinction, where he was trained by Professor YU Feng, a renowned conductor and President of the CCOM.
China National Opera House Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1952 and affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the China National Opera House ("CNOH") has become the largest, best-staffed and most influential state-level arts troupe in the Asia Pacific’s region.
Time: September 05, 2025
Venue: Concert Hall, NCPA
SHI Yihong's Peking Opera MU Guiying Takes Command
As the Western Xia Regime invades the Song Dynasty, the retired Dowager She, still concerned about state affairs, sends her great-grandchildren Yang Wenguang and Yang Jinhua to Bianliang to gather military intelligence. At this time, Minister of War Wang Qiang recommends his son Wang Lun for the post of Supreme Commander, aiming to seize military power; in contrast, Kou Zhun strongly advocates for the Yang Family generals and proposes a martial contest to select the commander-in-chief.
Wang Lun wins several rounds, but once Yang Wenguang and Yang Jinhua join the contest, they defeat and kill him. Learning the two are descendants of the Yang Family, the emperor orders them to return home with the commander-in-chief seal and invite Mu Guiying to lead the army. Holding a grudge against the emperor’s past harshness and heartlessness, Mu Guiying refuses to serve the government and even blames Wenguang for accepting the seal. It is only after Dowager She reminds her of the greater cause of defending the nation that Mu Guiying finally agrees to take command again.
Time: September 04, 2025
Venue: Theatre, NCPA
NCPA Drama A Midsummer Night's Dream
The romantic and lyrical A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. In 2016, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, the NCPA invited Chris White, co-director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, to direct the NCPA Drama A Midsummer Night's Dream, which is an exploration of Shakespeare's artistic world and a tribute to the literary master.
Four hundred years ago, people in Shakespeare's time believed that if one goes out on a moonlit night without a hat, the moonlight will cause madness and confusion. Only after dawn, the sunlight brings the return of reason so that order can be restored, while doubts and conflicts get resolved. The story takes place between a city and forest, sobriety and slumber, as well as reality and fantasy. Entering the magical forest is like stepping into a chaotic dream, mysterious and silent, but also full of unpredictable elements such as hidden passion and anxiety. The ancient city, on the other hand, represents the social mechanism and the order of social operation, capable of resolving all conflicts. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare never ceases to create chaos and changes between the solemn Athens and the unstrained forest. There is “one story happens within another,” but also the disruption of established character relationships. All these changes begin at the moonlit night and end at dawn.
Time: September 10-14, 2025
Venue: Multi-functional Theatre, NCPA
