January 14 to 16, 2026 (Wed to Fri)
Schools and Community
Each performance will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes,
Performed in Mandarin and Italian
School sessions are organized by the Education and Youth Development Bureau.
This grand artistic feast bridges East and West, blending the essence of classical and modern music on a splendid journey through time and tradition, from European operatic masterpieces to contemporary Chinese melodies. Patrons will be captivated by the meaningful arias from Verdi’s Macbeth, the enchanting “Habanera” from Bizet’s Carmen, and the fervent passion for art and love expressed in Puccini’s Tosca.
The Chinese repertoire of the concert is equally dazzling. It features the classical song The Great River Flows Eastward, composed to Su Shi’s timeless poem, rich in artistic depth; excerpts from the opera Waves After Waves in HonghuLake, which carries the spirit of a bygone era; selections from the new-generation opera YimengMountain; and modern songs such as Ding Feng Bo. The concert will culminate with Verdi’s joyous Libiamo Ne’lieti Calici (The Drinking Song), performed by all participating artists. An evening promising an unforgettable arrival of spring through song.
About the China National Opera House
Founded in 1952 and affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the China National Opera House is a premier opera institution. It has received over 100 national honours, including the Five-One Project Award, the Wenhua Grand Prize, Wenhua New Play Award, Wenhua Performance Award, and the Lotus Award for Dance. The company has performed at major national and international events such as the BRICS Summit, Boao Forum for Asia, APEC Summit, and the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland, earning wide acclaim for its outstanding performances.
