Ballet, concerts, plays... In mid-May, the National Centre for the Performing Arts will present an artistic feast for the audience.

Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux from France

La Sylphide & Don Quixote, Ⅲ

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship between China and France. As France's first large ballet troupe touring China, the Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux this time will present two widely acclaimed ballet performances. These performances, featuring numerous must-see scenes, are sure to be a feast for your eyes.

Time: 19:00 from May 18 to 19; 14:00 on May 19

Venue: Opera House

China Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Concert 

At this concert, the China Philharmonic Orchestra will present excerpts from Mahler's Symphony No.5, Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and other classic musical works.

Time: 19:30 on May 14

Venue: Concert Hall

"Symphonic Titan" (Concert)

Mahler's Symphony No. 1 is nicknamed "Titan", and the conductor for this concert, Christoph Eisenbach, is also a recognized doyen in the field of symphonic conducting. In this concert, Eisenbach will collaborate with Berlin Philharmonic's principal violist, Mei Diyang, and the China Philharmonic Orchestra to present Schnittke's "Viola Concerto" and Mahler's "Symphony No. 1 in D Major".

Time: 19:30 on May 19

Venue: Concert Hall

Time: 19:30 on May 19

Venue: Concert Hall

"Portraits of Nations" (Concert)

This concert will be conducted by Qian Junping, an accomplished violist, also a rising star among "post-90s" generation conductors, alongside Wu Wei, a Sheng artist based in Germany. They will be joined by the China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra, presenting three compositions from composers of different regions, periods, and styles.

Time: 19:30 on May 17; 14:30 on May 18

Venue: Concert Hall

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(Sources: Official WeChat account of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing Daily App)