China National Opera East Meets West Opera Spectacular

  • Classical Music
  • Opera
  • Concert Hall
  • Run time: 120 minutes, including a 20 minute interval Subject to change
  • Seating map

East Meets West in Opera

China National Opera House, China’s leading national opera company, makes its Australian debut with a concert showcasing a wide-ranging selection of operatic and orchestral works. Founded in 1952, the company has established a strong international presence, performing on major stages across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

A distinguished cast of leading opera singers performs with orchestra, conducted by Yuan Ding. The programme features highlights from The Magic Flute, La Traviata, Carmen and Turandot, alongside Chinese works including the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, My Homeland.

Blending Western opera with Chinese musical traditions, this performance offers a compelling operatic experience in a single evening.

Presented by OAACA

Event details

Artists

Principal Artists

Li Shuang, Tenor
One of China’s leading tenors, with appearances at major international festivals including the Puccini and Salzburg Festivals. 

Song Fengrun, Bass
An award-winning bass, active on opera stages in China and abroad, with roles in productions of Turandot and The Marriage of Figaro.

Wang Qingshuang, Soprano
A leading young soprano and winner of the China’s top national vocal competitions, known for her roles in Chinese operas. 

Li Jingjing, Soprano
An internationally trained soprano and Vienna graduate, recognised for her performances across a wide operatic repertoire.

Han Junyu, Tenor
A rising bel canto tenor known for his bright, resonant voice and strong stage presence.

Geng Zhe, Baritone
An experienced baritone who has performed widely in China and abroad with leading orchestras.

Wang Ye, Soprano
A young soprano of the China National Opera House, performing in operas including The Marriage of Figaro and Così fan tutte.

Conductor & Musicians

Yuan Ding, Conductor
Principal Permanent Conductor of the China National Opera House and a leading figure in contemporary Chinese opera.

Du Xuan, Concertmaster
An internationally experienced violinist and current Concertmaster of the China National Opera House Symphony Orchestra.
 

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. 

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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