China National Opera – Opera Gala with Orchestra

China National Opera – Opera Gala with Orchestra.

China National Opera House, China’s leading national opera company, makes its Australian debut with a concert showcasing a rich selection of operatic and orchestral works.

Founded in 1952, the company has built a strong international presence, appearing on major stages across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

A distinguished cast of world-class opera singers performs with the CNOH Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Yuan Ding. The programme features highlights from The Magic Flute, La Traviata, Carmen and Turandot, alongside Chinese works including the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto and My Homeland.

Blending Western opera with Chinese musical traditions, this performance offers a compelling and vibrant operatic experience in a single evening.

Ticket Prices

Standard
Premium $139 ($125.10 Concession)
A Reserve $109 ($98.10 Concession)
B Reserve $89 ($80.10 Concession)
C Reserve $69 ($62.10 Concession)

Group 10+
Premium $125.10
A Reserve $98.10
B Reserve $80.10
C Reserve $62.10

A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.

Artists

China National Opera House Symphony Orchestra
Yuan Ding conductor
Du Xuan concertmaster, violin

Li Shuang tenor
Song Fengrun bass
Wang Ye soprano
Geng Zhe baritone
Li Jingjing soprano
Han Junyu tenor
Wang Qingshuang soprano

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
The Magic Flute 
'O Isis und Osiris'
Artist: Song Fengrun 
'Pa-Pa-Pa'
Artist: Wang Ye, Geng Zhe
'Ach, ich fühl’s'
Artist: Li Jingjing

Giuseppe Verdi
La Traviata
'De’ miei bollenti spiriti'
Artist: Han Junyu
'Parigi, o cara'
Artist: Li Jingjing, Han Junyu

Georges Bizet
Carmen 
'Flower Song'
Artist: Li Shuang 
'Toreador Song'
Artist: Geng Zhe

Interval

Georges Bizet
Les pêcheurs de perles
'Au fond du temple saint' (The Pearl Fisher's Duet)
Artist: Han Junyu, Song Fengrun

Franz Lehár
Giuditta
'Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß'
Artist: Wang Ye

Ding Zhinuo re-arr.
Profound Sentiments of Friendship (String Ensemble)

He Zhanhao
Violin Concerto Butterfly Lovers (Excerpt)

Xian Xinghai
A Great River
All Artists

Giacomo Puccini
Turandot
'Nessun dorma'
Artist: Li Shuang, all artists