China’s premiere national opera company makes its Australian debut with a concert intended to showcase Western opera alongside Chinese musical traditions. Founded in 1952, the company has previously performed on major stages across Europe, Asia and the Americas. A cast of leading opera singers performs with orchestra, conducted by Yuan Ding, in a wide-ranging program that features highlights from The Magic Flute, La traviata, Carmen and Turandot, alongside Chinese works including the Butterfly Lover’s Violin Concerto and My Homeland.

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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 program 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.