Dubai Opera & China National Opera House Team Up for ‘Turandot’

Dubai Opera is set to join forces with the China National Opera House for a production of “Turandot.” The production, which runs from April 3 -5, 2026, marks the 100th anniversary of the opera’s world premiere and features the China National Opera House’s own soloists, orchestra, and chorus. Directed by Wang Huquan, with revival direction by Shi Jingfu, the staging {…}

Aug 16, 2024

China National Opera 2024 Review: Hansel and Gretel

(Photos sourced from CNO’s official WeChat account) China National Opera (CNO)’s “Hansel and Gretel” premiered on July 6th and 7th, 2024, presenting an intriguing paradox. As the first full-stage production of this beloved opera in China, it simultaneously feels both foreign and familiar. Sung in German, and largely faithful to the original, this production might seem an unlikely candidate for {…}