From late February to early March, Guangzhou's cultural and artistic stages will continue to dazzle with a variety of performances, including poetic dances, piano recitals, and classic British musicals, bringing audiences a feast for both the eyes and the soul. Here are some recommendations.
Chinese dance drama "Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting"
(Video: Guangzhou Opera House)
The poetic dance drama The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting is about to celebrate its 700th performance at the Guangzhou Opera House from February 26 to March 2, 2025.
To date, the production has been staged nearly 700 times in over 70 cities worldwide, attracting more than 1.2 million people. It has toured countries such as Singapore, Türkiye, Russia, and the United States, and has won prestigious awards including the 17th Wenhua Award (the highest government accolade for stage art in China).
To commemorate the 700-performance milestone of the global tour of The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, Guangzhou Opera House will host a series of themed events, including a dance workshop, a meet-and-greet, and an autograph signing session with the cast.
(Photo: Guangzhou Opera House)
Time: 19:30, February 26-28, 2025; 14:30 / 19:30, March 1-2, 2025
Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (廣州大劇院 歌劇廳)
Ticket Price: RMB 180 / 380 / 580 / 680 / 780 / 980
Duration: 120 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)
Note: One ticket per person. Full-price tickets are required for children. Infants will not be admitted.
Scan the QR code to buy tickets.
Music Happy Hours on Wednesday
Ludwig van Beethoven's string quartets are a vital part of his musical legacy, showcasing his compositional genius and reflecting his inner emotional world and spiritual pursuits. To celebrate the 255th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, the string quartet artists of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra will use their instruments to perform his iconic works.
(Photo: Xinghai Concert Hall)
Programs:
Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95 "Serioso"
String Quintet in A major (Arrangement of Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer")
* The programs are subject to change.
(Photo: Xinghai Concert Hall)
Time: 20:00, February 26, 2025
Venue: Chamber Music Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall (星海音樂廳 室內樂演奏廳)
Ticket Price: Uniform price of 100 RMB (The uniform price is not subject to discounts)
Note: Children over 1m tall require tickets and those under 1m will not be admitted.
International award winners series—George Li in Recital
George Li has been praised by The Washington Post for his "stunning technique, thunderous power, and profound musicality". Piano educator Gary Graffman also said that he "has an unlimited future". Li now returns to the Xinghai Concert Hall with a recital featuring Beethoven's "Tempest" and "Moonlight" Sonatas, Debussy's Images, and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
His solo recital at Xinghai Concert Hall will bring the audience Beethoven's well-known" The Tempest" and "Moonlight" Sonatas, Debussy's Images, and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
(Photo: Xinghai Concert Hall)
Programs:
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest"
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight"
Debussy: Images, Book 1, L. 110
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
* The programs are subject to change.
(Photo: Xinghai Concert Hall)
Time: 20:00, March 2, 2025
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall (星海音樂廳交響樂演奏廳)
Ticket Price: Uniform price of 200 RMB
* Discounts for Xinghai Concert Hall members: Gold Card 12% off, Silver Card 10% off, Blue Card 5% off.
* Welcome to buy half-price tickets with student ID cards. The number of discounted tickets for students is limited.
* Discounts cannot be combined.
* Note: Children over 1.2m or aged 6+ are allowed entry with tickets. Children who do not meet these conditions will not be admitted.
British classic musical Dancing Queen
As a legend in the history of pop music, the ABBA band has always been remembered. Their records have sold over 350 million copies. Dancing Queen is a must-perform track in Madonna's concerts, and Westlife's cover of I Have a Dreamhas also become popular all over the world. The works of the group bring not only artistic appreciation but also a sensory impact, making people feel like they are in a carnival.
(Photo: Guangdong Friendship Theatre)
Time: 20:00, March 6, 2025
Ticket Price: RMB 80 / 180 / 280 / 380 / 480 / 580 / 680
Venue: Guangdong Friendship Theatre (友誼劇院)
Add.: No. 696, Renmin North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Large immersive parent-child interactive magic show, Frozen: Elsa's Magical Feast
This production will transform the stage into a snowy wonderland by making full use of stage machinery and lighting effects. To build a fairy-tale-like world, screen special effects and 1:1-scale puppets of Olaf and reindeer are applied in the live-action performance, making the characters more vivid. The stage scenes reproduce the classic scenarios, and the characters will walk off stage to interact closely with children, giving the audience an immersive experience.
(Photo: Guangdong Arts Theatre)
Time: 18:50 / 20:30, March 7, 2025; 9:30 / 11:20 / 13:10, March 8, 2025
Venue: Guangdong Arts Theatre (廣東藝術劇院 )
Add.: No. 1229 Guangzhou Avenue Middle, Guangzhou (廣州大道中1229號)
Ticket Price: RMB 80 / 180 / 280 / 380 / 480 / 580 / 680
Duration: Approximately 70 minutes (no intermission)
Note: One ticket per person (including children). Infants will not be admitted.
How to buy tickets:Search "廣東藝術劇院" (pinyin: guang dong yi shu ju yuan) on WeChat mini program to buy tickets.
(Photo: Guangdong Arts Theatre)
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