Shows

Khachaturian and Tchaikovsky with Ashkenazy and Moreno

Date: Sept 13 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts

One of the few artists to combine a successful career as a pianist and conductor, Russian-born Vladimir Ashkenazy inherited his musical gift from both sides of his family; his father David Ashkenazy was a professional light music pianist and his mother Evstolia (nee Plotnova) was daughter of a chorus master in the Russian Orthodox church. Ashkenazy first came to prominence on the world stage in the 1955 Chopin Competition in Warsaw and as first prize-winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in 1956. Since then, he has built an extraordinary career, not only as one of the most outstanding pianists of the 20th century, but as an artist whose creative life encompasses a vast range of activities and continues to offer inspiration to music lovers. Recognized as a truly exciting and versatile violinist, Leticia Moreno "captivates audiences and critics alike with her natural charisma, virtuosism and deep interpretive force". In 2012, she was appointed to Europe's prestigious award, the Echo Rising Star, leading her to play recitals in the main concert halls across Europe.

Catherine Wheels Theatre: White

Date: Sept 8-24 - 5 pm/7:30 pm

Venue: Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center

White is a playful, highly visual new show for very young children and is a perfect first-time theater experience. Catherine Wheels is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed children's theater company. Catherine Wheels was formed in 1999 by the director Gill Robertson. White, opened at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010 as part of the Made in Scotland program. The company's first production for under five-year-olds, it won three Fringe Festival awards - a Fringe First, Herald Angel and a Total Theatre Award. The show also triumphed at 2011 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS), winning Best Production for Children and Young People, Best Design (Set, Costumes and Lighting) and Best Technical Presentation. Picking up three of the ten awards available, it was described as the most successful show of the year. Catherine Wheels is a member of the Green Arts Initiative.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Date: Sept 8 - Dec 29 - 7 pm

Venue: Huangpu Theater, Shanghai

As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father's death but paralyzed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. It is directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions.

James Hall & Worship and Praise: We are the World in Beijing

Date: Sept 16 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Renmin University

Without a musical doubt, James Hall and his choir (Worship & Praise) are one of the most influential contemporary gospel choirs to ever step foot into the arena of gospel music! James Hall, dubbed with the title "The Undisputed Professor of Gospel Music", has created some of gospel music's most memorable songs such as choir favorites: "God Is In Control", "Caught Up", and "God Wants A Yes" just to name a few. Professor Hall has definitely left his mark on the contemporary gospel choir scene. With his choir: Worship & Praise (known for their deep/dark Gothic choir sound and heavy/slow vibrato), Professor Hall looks to add to his already well-established legacy! If you are a true lover of gospel music then this is the group for you.