Greater Bay Area film concert in Macao blends classic with new notes

Music lovers in Shanghai will be able to attend more live music performances from the students and faculty of the Tianjin Juilliard School.

In a lighthearted yet serene ambience, Chinese American violinist Chenyi Avsharian, formerly known as Chen Yi, shared the anecdotes behind each piece she was about to perform, in hopes of drawing the audience nearer to classical music and eliciting emotions deep within their hearts.

On May 30 in Beijing, People's Music Publishing House unveiled My Chinese Dream, a comprehensive album set featuring the collected works of tenor Xue Haoyin, marking a significant milestone in his musical career.

After serving as president of the New York-based Juilliard School for 34 years, American music educator Joseph W. Polisi decided it was time for a change, and he set his sights on China.

The enchanting Chinese musical, "Song of Heart," debuted at the Xiao Ke Musical Theater in Beijing on May 30, with performances scheduled until June 23.

The Beijing Philharmonic Choir enchanted over 200 attendees at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Saturday, in honor of International Children's Day. Led by conductors Ma Ding and Li Xiaorong, the children's choir delivered a captivating performance featuring melodies like Butterfly and Song of Puppets.

Legendary Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, who passed away from cancer last year at the age of 71, bids farewell to fans in a posthumously released concert film, "Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus," created by his son, filmmaker Neo Sora.

​A roadside concert in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, captivated passersby recently with a special show.

Universal Music Publishing China (UMP China) signed a deal with Cheerful Music to put some of China's most viral hits on the global map.

As night fell and a gentle breeze blew, French harmonica player Laurent Maur and his jazz band quartet performed at an open-air theater in Beijing's Tongzhou District, offering the audience a delightful auditory experience.

In a dynamic showcase that premiered on a Sunday afternoon, Chinese rock band Miserable Faith unveiled their touring exhibition, On the Road, in Beijing.

A concert by pianist Xiao Di was held at London's St Martin-in-the-Fields on Friday afternoon, providing a feast for the ears that deeply resonated with attendees.

Chinese pop sensation, Shuimu Nianhua, marked their highly anticipated comeback after a hiatus with a concert at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing on May 25.

"Globally, music is the most effective way to connect people. When you look at various cultures or regions, you often see conflicts. However, when you consider music, it has a way of connecting everyone," Jindong Cai, professor of music and arts and the director of the US-China Music Institute at the Bard College Conservatory of Music, tells China Daily.

The performance marked the opening of the 2024 Taihu Jazz Festival, a five-day event that began on Wednesday at the Taihu Stage Art Center.

A concert titled "East Meets West: A Glimpse of the Silk Road" was staged Wednesday night at the University of Malta, enchanting an audience of some 400 with a fusion of traditional Chinese musical instruments and the cello.

A new musical takes the Mogao Grottoes as its setting and subject, innovatively blending genres, cultures and eras, as well as myth with reality.

Formed in 1999, China's leading rock band Miserable Faith concluded their The World Will Be Better 2 European tour in London on April 21, following performances in Madrid, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam.

American lyric-coloratura mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato will perform at the concert hall of NCPA on June 13.