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2019 marks the 12th Anniversary of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA). Inaugurated on Dec. 22nd, 2007, the date was declared as Open Day since 2009 to express the gratitude to the society and audience for their support. Over the past 12 years, the NCPA has made a great achievement in the following aspects.

Performances: 10,480 performances have been staged by NCPA over the past 12 years. More than 800 Chinese and foreign art troupes and 300,000 plus worldwide artists have presented on stage of the NCPA.

Repertoire Production: Until now, NCPA has rolled out 91 productions while appreciating Chinese and the world classics.

Arts Exchange: NCPA has not only maintained exchange relationship with 134 embassies in China and 460 international art institutions, but also has become a strategic partner of 34 foreign art institutions. The NCPA has performed in and visited 19 countries and regions so far.

Education & Outreach: NCPA has launched a series of classic arts education brands to form a complete arts education chain. Nearly 13,000 various outreach programmes have been hosted over the past 12 years and more than five million audiences have been involved at the great charm of serious art in NCPA.

Arts & High Tech: By vigorously making the best use of 4K, 5G, VR and other high-tech means, NCPA deeply impresses countless families with its wonderful performances manifested in a more innovative way.

Opera Films: NCPA has produced 29 film in the past 12 years, and 26 of them has obtained the release permit.

Exhibitions: 420 exhibitions have been presented in the NCPA during the last 12 years.

REPERTOIRE

REPERTOIRE

OUTREACH

NCPA May Festival kicked off at Xiongan New District with violinist Siqing Lu, China NCPA Orchestra and Chorus
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at Zizhong Primary School -- NCPA Resident Opera Singers
NCPA Resident Opera Singers brought joy to students at Zizhong Primary School
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at the Chang’an Street subdistrict office
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at Xiaoweihutong Primary School -- China NCPA Chorus
Student enjoyed the performance brought by China NCPA Chorus at the NCPA May Festival outreach programme
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at the China Water University for the Elderly -- Concerto Copenhagen
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at Beijing Fire Brigade -- DAI Zhonghui Trumpet Ensemble
NCPA May Festival outreach programme in the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at the Taihu Stage Art Centre
The Philadelphia Orchestra concert was live-streamed via an outdoor screen at Beijing Fun
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People -- the Philadelphia Orchestra and China NCPA Orchestra
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at the Temple of Agriculture -- Chu-Yi Bing Cello Ensemble
NCPA May Festival outreach programme at Beijing World Horticultural Exposition -- NCPA Resident Opera Singers
NCPA August Chorus 2019 Outreach programme at the Taihu Stage At Centre -- UT Insieme Vocale-Consonante
NCPA August Chorus 2019 Outreach programme at the Taihu Stage At Centre -- VOCES8
Yundi attended the benefit performance at China International Exhibition Center

OUTREACH

NEWS

On December 22th, 2019, the 12th Anniversary of the NCPA started.
Thousands of visitors are joining to enjoy this art feast, with the NCPA staff providing hot water for audience waiting in line.
Leaders of the NCPA welcome the first group of audience from the North Entrance.
Visitors meet characters from the NCPA Opera Commission The Ballad of Canal at the North Underwater Corridor.
College students from Beijing Dance Academy perform Tibetan dance at Oliver Hall.
China’s first 4K Dance Drama film The Railway to Tibet premieres at the Opera House.
The symphony alarm chimes on at the hour.
Performers bring inspiring chorus at the West Café.
Peking Opera excerpts show the charm of Chinese culture at the entrance of Theatre.
Excerpts of NCPA Production are presented by NCPA Resident Opera Singers.
Children experience videos via VR devices at the 8K+VR Interactive Zone.
8K screen treats members with videos of high quality at the 8K+VR Interactive Zone.
The World Music Series at Arts Library impress the audience with Iranian, Korean, Nepalese and Indian dances.
China NCPA Chorus concert is presented at the Concert Hall.
String Quartet Concert at the Multi-functional Theatre.
NCPA Art Quiz enrichs the tour of the audiences at Press Room.
A flash mob of “Swan Lake” presented by dancers from the National Ballet of China.
“NCPA Swan” Theme Experience Zone is special for the public at the East Café and attracts young audience to join the on-site activities.
The flash mob “Me and My Motherland” at the public space.
NCPA Classical Music Channel Online Recording Programme is held at Press Room.
Dance workshop in NCPA Taihu Stage Art Centre.
Chinese Traditional music is played at the West Café.
Visitors try emerging 5G Audio-Visual Equipments with the aid of volunteers.
College students from Minzu University of China perform Xinjiang dance at Oliver Hall.
NCPA children’s opera The Story About Growing Up is staged at the Multi-functional Theatre.
Visitors are collecting NCPA related seals.

NEWS