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"MEET IN BEIJING" Arts Festival
2002/04/01
This year's festival is a continuation of a themed program
of staged entertainment and culture, including conventional
arts, hosted by the Chinese government--a get-together that is
improved year by year by the appearance first in Beijing, then
other Chinese cities, of performances in many areas of
entertainment from all parts of the world.
Their appearance on stages all over Beijing, the starting
point for the festival, are a huge treat for audiences - their
rare chance to sample cultures often hugely different from what
they are used to at home. Top orchestras, ballet troupes,
song-and-dance ensembles, operatic virtuosos, solo
instrumentalists (and many more) are often greeted with rapture
in the Chinese capital and in the other cities they visit.
Likewise, lovers of conventional art enjoy good selection of
foreign exhibitions.
As this year's festival program shows, Chinese audiences
will again enjoy yet another comprehensive choice of various
forms of entertainment. In May, 2000, "Meet In Beijing" saw 28
troupes from 24 countries present a total of 109 stage
performances, six other events and six art exhibitions. In
April/May last year, no less than 60 troupes from 25 countries
presented a total of 82 stage performances, eight other shows
and four art exhibitions.
Compaa Nacional de Danza
Born in Spain, Nacho Duato started professional ballet
training with the Rambert School in London at eighteen,
expanding studies at Maurice Bejart's Mudra School in Brussels
and completing his dance education at The Alvin Ailey American
Dance Center in New York. Since June 1990,invited by the
instituto Nacional de las Artes Escenicas y de la Musica of the
Spanish Ministry of Culture ,Nacho Duato is Artistic Director
of Compania Nacional de Danza.
National Ballet of Cuba
As one of the best-known ballets in the world, the National
Ballet of Cuba stands out quite well in the modern culture
community of Latin America. It gains its world renown from the
actors' persistent pursuit in strict artistic techniques and
the diversity of aesthetic ideas held by its choreographers.
Based upon a respect for classical and romantic tradition,
National Ballet of Cuba encourages its dance designers to carry
out original creations, pursuing a good combination of national
character and modern spirit. It is actively involved in
international tour every year, aiming at spreading its art and
culture to the world stage.
Opera Sima Qian
Artists and audiences alike have warmly embraced Sima Qian,
the grand Chinese historical opera independently produced by
the Opera and Dance Company of Shanxi Province. With a lineup
of up to 100 players, the success of the opera depends largely
on exquisite stage design, the vibrant music composition and
the vivid acting. Experts held that this opera could be
credited as representative of the highest standard of Chinese
opera creation by far, bringing Chinese opera to a new level.
The premiere of this opera in Beijing will certainly exert
great influence on the national creation of Chinese opera and
meanwhile bring about positive social as well as economic
benefit.
Grand Olympics Gala Show
The performance by the world famous pop singer Tina Arena
will make the grand vocal concert aneven greater attraction to
the audience. The concert entitled "From Sydney to Beijing"
will be held at the Workers' Stadium on April, 30, 2002. Tina
Arena is the international hot singer who gave performance at
the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Her
appearance at this concert is bound to arouse great passion in
the audience for the coming 2008 Olympic Games.
Because of the Dream
SUISEI Musical Show "YUMEGAARUKARA"--"BECAUSE OF THE DREAM"
was selected from about 400works to win the prize of the
Japanese Culture Ministry. KUMI NAKAGAWA, the famous dance
director born in New York, began her career in America, and has
made this touching story of a modern Japanese city from her own
experience.
Tristan and Yseult by Pierre Cardin
The king, Mark, authorized his nephew, Tristan to go to
Ireland to meet his future queen, Yseult, who was very
beautiful and deeply loved by the king. However, Tristan and
Yseult fell into love. But, Yseult was doomed to be the king's
wife. After marriage, Tristan and Yseult still loved each
other. The king found their secret and ordered them to leave
the palace immediately. Tristan and Yseult lived in the forest
for three years. One day, the king found that Tristan and
Ysuelt slept together but separated themselves with a sword.
The king realized he had been wrong. He welcomed Ysuelt to come
back but ordered Tristan to leave the kingdom forever. Later,
Tristan married a woman who looked like Ysuelt. One day,
Tristan was wounded. Doctors told Tristan that only the coming
of his sweet heart could save his life, however......
Exhibitions
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April 12 - 28
Capital Library
April 15 - 24
Capital Library
April 24 - May 10
China Millennium Monument
April 25 - 30
Yanhuang Arts Museum
April 29 - May 11
LOVE IN THE AIR
Jintai Arts Museum
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April 30 - May2
China Millennium Monument
May 1 - 4
China Millennium Monument
May 10 - June 10
China Millennium Monument
May 15 - 29
Woodcarving Exhibition of Congo
China Millennium Monument
May 18 - 29
China History Museum
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Programs by Domestic Groups
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April 21
Peking Opera House of Beijing
LiYaxian
Pinggu District
April 22
Peking Opera House of Beijing
LiYaxian
Pinggu District
SimaQian
Tianqiao Theatre
April 23
Song and Dance Ensemble of Central Political Department
of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
Under the Same Sky
China Theatre
SimaQian
Tianqiao Theatre
April 24
Peking Opera House of Beijing
LiYaxian
Pinggu District
SimaQian
Tianqiao Theatre
April 25
Peking Opera House of Beijing
LiYaxian
Pinggu District
Beijing Dance and Song Folk Arts Center
Melody Forever
Forbidden City Concert Hall
April 26
Peking Opera House of Beijing
LiYaxian
Pinggu District
April 27
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
April 28
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
April 29
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
May 1
Central Ballet of China
Coppelia
Tianqiao Theatre
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Northern Kunqu Opera House
Eastern Voyage of the Concubine
Dongfanghong Oil Refining Factory
May 2
Central Ballet of China
Coppelia
Tianqiao Theatre
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Northern Kunqu Opera House
Eastern Voyage of the Concubine
Dongfanghong Oil Refining Factory
May 3
Central Ballet of China
Coppelia
Tianqiao Theatre
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
May 4
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
Central Opera House
Madam Butterfly
Poly Theatre
Beijing Song and Dance Folk Arts Center
Changping District Cultural Square
May 5
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
Central Opera House
Madam Butterfly
Poly Theatre
Northern Kunqu Opera House
Beijing Industry University
May 6
China Peking Opera House
Chang'an Theatre
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
May 7
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
May 8
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
May 9
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
the Eastern Dance Ensemble
Romance In the Color of Blue
Poly Theatre
May 10
National Drama Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
the Eastern Dance Ensemble
Romance In the Color of Blue
Poly Theatre
Beijing Song and Dance Folk Arts Center
Changping District Cultural Square
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May 11
China National Symphony Orchestra
Dream of Red Mansion concert
Poly Theatre
National Drama Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
May 12
National Drama Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
Silent Dawn Here
Capital Theatre
May 13
May 14
China Ensemble of Songs and Dances
Blessing of the Spring
Poly Theatre
May 15
China Ensemble of Songs and Dances
Blessing of the Spring
Poly Theatre
May 16
May 17
China National Symphony Orchestra
Concert of selected Chinese Ensemble Pieces
the National Library of China
National Drama Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
Beijing Song and Dance Folk Arts Center
Concert of classical Chinese traditional music
Guangdelou
May 18
National Drama Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
May 19
National Drama Theatre
Witch Salome
China Children Art Theatre
Beijing Song and Dance Folk Arts Center
Why is the Flower so Red
the Forbidden City Concert Hall
May 20
Peking Opera House of Beijing
Cai Wenji
Chang'an Theatre
May 21
China National Children's Art Theatre
Moonlight Lullaby
China Children Art Theatre
China National Symphony Orchestra
Forbidden City Concert Hall
Peking Opera House of Beijing
Cai Wenji
Chang'an Theatre
May 22
China National Children's Art Theatre
Moonlight Lullaby
China Children Art Theatre
China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre
Mulan
Tianqiao Theatre
Beijing Song and Dance Folk Arts Center
Guangdelou
May 23
China National Children's Art Theatre
Moonlight Lullaby
China Children Art Theatre
China Peking Opera House
People Theatre
China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre
Mulan
Tianqiao Theatre
Beijing Song and Dance Folk Arts Center
Guangdelou
May 24
China National Children's Art Theatre
Moonlight Lullaby
China Children Art Theatre
China Peking Opera House
People Theatre
Beijing Song and Dance Folk Arts Center
Guangdelou
May 25
China National Children's Art Theatre
Moonlight Lullaby
China Children Art Theatre
China Peking Opera House
Chang'an Theatre
May 26
May 27
Central Ballet of China
the Red Detachment of Women
Tianqiao Theatre
May 28
Central Ballet of China
the Red Detachment of Women
Tianqiao Theatre
May 29
China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre
the White-Haired Girl Concert
Poly Theatre
May 30
China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre
the White-Haired Girl Concert
Poly Theatre
May 31
June 1
Central National Music Orchestra
the Century Theatre
June 2
Central National Music Orchestra
the Century Theatre
June 3
China Ensemble of Songs and Dances
the Forbidden City Concert Hall
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"Meet in Beijing" Administration Office
International Department
Ministry of Culture
Add:#10, Bei Da Jie, Chao Yang Men, Beijing
Tel:65551900 65551901
Fax:65551906 65551959
China Performing Arts Agency (CPAA)
Add:Room917, 919 Wan Tai Bei Hai Building, Beijing
Tel:85282236 85282178
Fax:85282265
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