After the Spring Festival in the Year of the Dragon, Beijing's various theaters and stages are set to dazzle audiences with a variety of cultural delights. It's the perfect time to gather your loved ones and immerse yourselves in straight plays, concerts, and exhibitions.
Straight Play: "Teahouse"
"Teahouse", Beijing People's Art Theatre's "Masterpiece of the Theater", is making a much-anticipated return. Featuring a stellar cast including Liang Guanhua, Pu Cunxin, Yang Lixin, He Bing, Yang Jiayin, Gong Lijun, and Feng Yuanzheng, the production promises to transport audiences through the tumultuous changes of a nation, all within the confines of the "Lao Yutai" teahouse.
Date: February 22 to March 3
Venue: Capital Theatre
Concert: "An Evening of Brahms"
In the concert, the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Xia Xiaotang, will be performing with pianists Zou Xiang and Sun Yingdi to kick off the new season. They will present a pure “Evening of Brahms” by performing Johannes Brahms' "Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor" and "Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major" in the first and second halves respectively.
Date: February 22
Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts
Concert: "Winter Bonfire"
Conductor Zhang Yi and the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra join forces for a remarkable performance. The first half will showcase Chinese compositions such as "Spring Festival Overture", while the second half will feature Prokofiev's compositions, including the symphonic suite "Winter Bonfire"'s Chinese premiere.
Date: February 23
Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts
Lantern Festival Concert by China National Traditional Orchestra
At this Lantern Festival, Liu Sha will take the baton to lead the China National Traditional Orchestra in performing many beloved Chinese tunes like Spring Festival Overture, New Year's Eve, Dance of Youth, Horse Race, spanning various periods and regions. Their performance is expected to create a festive and lively atmosphere.
Date: February 24
Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts
(Source: WeChat Account "Yizhan")