From Western classics to Chinese operas, the NCPA Opera Series gives you a front-row seat to 8 high-quality NCPA productions with some of the world's greatest opera performers. Hear the heart-touching melodies, backstage stories and unique insights of artists and the creative team. en China NCPA, WFMT Thu, 14 May 2026 10:15:01 GMT 5 https://cgtn-radio-data.cgtn.com/rss/programother/632China NCPAncpachina@gmail.comserial NCPA Opera Series From Western classics to Chinese operas, the NCPA Opera Series gives you a front-row seat to 8 high-quality NCPA productions with some of the world's greatest opera performers. Hear the heart-touching melodies, backstage stories and unique insights of artists and the creative team. False China NCPA An epic production of Puccini’s "La fanciulla del West" stars Amarilli Nizza as Minne, Claudio Sgura as Jack Rance, Marco Berti as Dick Johnson, and KOU Jing as Nick, under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. An epic production o... false 8584 full An epic production of Puccini’s "La fanciulla del West" stars Amarilli Nizza as Minne, Claudio Sgura as Jack Rance, Marco Berti as Dick Johnson, and KOU Jing as Nick, under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 07:27:00 GMT 1_2711797 "La fille du régiment", Donizetti’s light-hearted and humorous story, features a fabulous cast that combines the talents of Western and Chinese artists. Sabina Puértolas stars in the lead role as Marie, with Giovanni Romeo as Sulpice, SHI Yijie as Tonio, WANG Hexiang as Hortensius, and ZHAO Denghui as Un Caporal, under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. "La fille du régimen... false 7924 full "La fille du régiment", Donizetti’s light-hearted and humorous story, features a fabulous cast that combines the talents of Western and Chinese artists. Sabina Puértolas stars in the lead role as Marie, with Giovanni Romeo as Sulpice, SHI Yijie as Tonio, WANG Hexiang as Hortensius, and ZHAO Denghui as Un Caporal, under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. Sat, 16 Sep 2023 07:24:00 GMT 1_2711796 This beautiful opera celebrates the ups and downs of life on the canal, full of joy and sorrow, life and death, righteousness and evil—all sung in a virtuosic and stunning style under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. This beautiful opera... false 9006 full This beautiful opera celebrates the ups and downs of life on the canal, full of joy and sorrow, life and death, righteousness and evil—all sung in a virtuosic and stunning style under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 07:08:00 GMT 1_2711794 Wagner’s audience-favorite "Tannhäuser" stars Endrik Wottrich stars as Tannhäuser, with Barbara Haveman as Elizabeth, Giuseppina Piunti as Venus, Markus Werba as Wolfram, under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. Wagner’s audience-fa... false 10980 full Wagner’s audience-favorite "Tannhäuser" stars Endrik Wottrich stars as Tannhäuser, with Barbara Haveman as Elizabeth, Giuseppina Piunti as Venus, Markus Werba as Wolfram, under the baton of chief conductor LÜ Jia. Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:21:00 GMT 1_2711795 Donizetti’s fabulous "L’Elisir D’Amore" stars Serena Gamberoni in the role of Adina alongside Francesco Meli as Nemorino, LIU Songhu as Belcore, Enzo Capuano as Dr. Dulcamara, and MA Min as Ganeta. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts. Donizetti’s fabulous... false 8882 full Donizetti’s fabulous "L’Elisir D’Amore" stars Serena Gamberoni in the role of Adina alongside Francesco Meli as Nemorino, LIU Songhu as Belcore, Enzo Capuano as Dr. Dulcamara, and MA Min as Ganeta. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:02:00 GMT 1_2711793 Giuseppe Verdi’s "Falstaff" features Roberto de Candia in the title role, with Rachele Stanisci as Alice, Filippo Polinelli as Ford, and more. Renato Palumbo conducts. Giuseppe Verdi’s "Fa... false 7854 full Giuseppe Verdi’s "Falstaff" features Roberto de Candia in the title role, with Rachele Stanisci as Alice, Filippo Polinelli as Ford, and more. Renato Palumbo conducts. Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:00 GMT 1_2711792 Donizetti’s "Don Pasquale" stars Bruno Pratico in the title role, with Ekaterina Bakanova as Noria, SHI Yijie as Ernesto, and more. Daniele Callegari conducts. Donizetti’s "Don Pas... false 8004 full Donizetti’s "Don Pasquale" stars Bruno Pratico in the title role, with Ekaterina Bakanova as Noria, SHI Yijie as Ernesto, and more. Daniele Callegari conducts. Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:58:00 GMT 1_2711791 The second set of NCPA productions begins with Gounod’s "Roméo et Juliette" with Mélissa Petit and Francesco Demuro in the title roles. Patrick Fournillier conducts. The second set of NC... false 10436 full The second set of NCPA productions begins with Gounod’s "Roméo et Juliette" with Mélissa Petit and Francesco Demuro in the title roles. Patrick Fournillier conducts. Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:55:00 GMT 1_2711790 For the final opera in this first set of NCPA productions, we’re excited to present a Mandarin-language work by Chinese composer HAO Weiya titled "A Village Teacher". ZHANG Yi conducts. For the final opera ... false 9055 full For the final opera in this first set of NCPA productions, we’re excited to present a Mandarin-language work by Chinese composer HAO Weiya titled "A Village Teacher". ZHANG Yi conducts. Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:47:00 GMT 1_2711789 This stunning production of "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehár features SONG Yuanming as Hanna Glawari, with Thomas Laske as Count Danilo, Sarah Zhai Strauss as Valencienne, and SHI Yijie as Camille de Rosillon. Thomas Rösner conducts. This stunning produc... false 7845 full This stunning production of "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehár features SONG Yuanming as Hanna Glawari, with Thomas Laske as Count Danilo, Sarah Zhai Strauss as Valencienne, and SHI Yijie as Camille de Rosillon. Thomas Rösner conducts. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 06:43:00 GMT 1_2711788 Antonín Dvořák’s fantastical "Rusalka" features a stunning cast of artists that includes ZHOU Xiaolin in the titular role with Ladislav Elgr as the Prince, with GUO Yanyu (Jezibaba), KE Luwa (Foreign Princess), and more. Rastislav Stur conducts. Antonín Dvořák’s fan... false 10309 full Antonín Dvořák’s fantastical "Rusalka" features a stunning cast of artists that includes ZHOU Xiaolin in the titular role with Ladislav Elgr as the Prince, with GUO Yanyu (Jezibaba), KE Luwa (Foreign Princess), and more. Rastislav Stur conducts. Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:39:00 GMT 1_2711787 The NCPA production of Bizet’s impeccable "Les pêcheurs de perles" ("The Pearl Fishers") stars soprano Olga Peretyatko in the role of Leila alongside Francesco Demuro as Nadir, Alfredo Daza as Zurga, and Paul Gay as Nourabad. Donato Renzetti conducts. The NCPA production ... false 7811 full The NCPA production of Bizet’s impeccable "Les pêcheurs de perles" ("The Pearl Fishers") stars soprano Olga Peretyatko in the role of Leila alongside Francesco Demuro as Nadir, Alfredo Daza as Zurga, and Paul Gay as Nourabad. Donato Renzetti conducts. Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:25:00 GMT 1_2711786