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Last night, the 2026 May Festival outreach programme brought the magic of music to Huairou Science City! 🎻✨ Violinist Siqing Lu and pianist WANG Chao dazzled over 400 audience with masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven—plus enchanting Chinese melodies and Paganini’s classics.

The NCPA May Festival kicked off! The opening concert brought together a stellar lineup of artists under conductor LAI Jiajing. They performed classical masterpieces by Mozart, Bach, Haydn, and Brahms. Highlights below!

The 6th Taihu Jazz Festival is officially here! 🎷 Over 330 artists from 11 countries, 220+ performances and activities — music, tech, and fashion, all in this festival. Tap to see the opening night ✨ and stay tuned for more!

NCPA’s Siegfried premiered last night to great acclaim ✨ Under the baton of Marcus Bosch, an international cast brought the hero’s self-awakening journey with mesmerizing music, striking costumes, and stunning design. Thank you to all. On stage through May 4. Tap for highlights.

The NCPA & Daegu Opera House co-production of Verdi’s Rigoletto, directed by Davide Livermore, made its world premiere in Daegu with two nearly sold-out performances. This cross-cultural collaboration brought together artistic forces from China and Korea in a meaningful exchange.

Hold your breath—Siegfried comes alive with breathtaking lighting, immersive projections, and a stunning set where nature and myth intertwine. This timeless legend premieres at the NCPA tomorrow night. Swipe for a first glimpse of the stage magic!

Coming soon. Meet the legends of Siegfried.

The NCPA is now presenting masterpieces by Chinese painter PAN Yulin from the Anhui Museum. Featuring over 60 of her works, the exhibition traces her remarkable journey of self-discovery and the formation of her unique artistic voice bridging East and West. Click to explore now!

The NCPA production of Wagner’s Siegfried is almost here. As opening night on Apr. 28 approaches, the creatives, cast, and the NCPA Orchestra are deep in rehearsal, bringing this monumental chapter of the Ring Cycle to life with striking visuals and powerful storytelling.

Under the baton of Esa-Pekka Salonen, and joined by Renaud Capuçon, the Orchestre de Paris returned to the NCPA with a concert featuring a rich tapestry—from Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and La Mer, to Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2, and Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye.

Augustin Hadelich joined the China NCPA Orchestra under LAI Jiajing for two vibrant concerts. From Mozart and Max Reger to Tchaikovsky's dazzling concerto, the evening culminated in a performance of striking virtuosity and lyrical brilliance.

Verdi’s epic Aida returns to the NCPA! With a stellar cast and sweeping grandeur, this timeless masterpiece transports audiences to ancient Egypt—through mesmerizing music, breathtaking staging, and unforgettable drama. Maestro Pinchas Steinberg conducts. On stage April 8–12🎭

Maestro András Schiff returned to Beijing with two recitals—each with the program revealed on the night. The first evening unfolded as an all-Bach program, while the second journeyed through Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert—before surprising audience with 10 encore pieces.

The NCPA drama Pride and Prejudice returns for its second round to great acclaim—and this time, it goes deeper. With more nuanced performances and richer emotional layers, the beloved story of love, wit, and misunderstanding feels vividly alive. Take a glimpse of opening night!

Under maestro Iván Fischer, the Budapest Festival Orchestra returned to the NCPA with two dazzling concerts. Opening night was all Prokofiev, followed by an evening pairing Prokofiev with Brahms. 🎶 Swipe for opening night highlights!

The BBC Symphony Orchestra returned to the NCPA after seven years, led by Sakari Oramo and joined by Bertrand Chamayou. With remarkable passion and virtuosity, they lit up the stage in two vibrant concerts, spanning from Mendelssohn and Brahms to Bartók and Stravinsky—and beyond.

Magnolias are in bloom outside the NCPA, bringing a touch of spring to the city. If you’re passing by, take a moment to pause—spring has officially arrived.

Happy Chinese New Year! Welcome the Year of the Horse — a symbol of energy, freedom, and forward momentum in the Chinese zodiac. May the year ahead carry you forward with confidence, vitality, and fresh inspiration.

As Chinese New Year draws near, musicians from the China NCPA Orchestra brought festive cheer to travelers at Beijing Capital International Airport. 🎵Through a special outreach performance, they filled the terminal with a blend of Western classics and beloved Chinese melodies.

Today marks Minor Chinese New Year (Xiaonian) — the traditional countdown to the Spring Festival. It’s the moment when families officially begin their New Year preparations. The cast of Singin’ in the Rain gathered to enjoy dumplings and share the joy of the season. Stay tuned!