OAKLAND, Calif. – Tyler Thompson is an unlikely star in the world of Chinese opera. The black teenager from Oakland has captivated audiences in the U.S. and China with his ability to sing ...
An ancient Chinese text dating back over 2,000 years tells the legend of King Mu, Son of Heaven. It is said that in 964 B.C., King Mu of the Zhou dynasty sent a massive band across the Gansu Corridor ...
Why has Asia — and China in particular — held such a fascination for western opera composers and companies? The “Exotic East” is the backdrop for many classic operas, from Vivaldi’s obscure Teuzzone ...
One of the most beautiful and heart-stopping bass-baritone voices you’re ever likely to hear is coming our way. This January, Shenyang makes his Seattle Opera debut as the title character in Wolfgang ...
Chinese Opera The Monkey King holds its final dressed rehearsal in San Francisco, the United States, on Nov. 12, 2025. The world premiere of The Monkey King was staged at the San Francisco Opera on ...
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When Chinese opera met the West
From Mei Lanfang’s groundbreaking U.S. tour in 1930 to today’s fusion of Beijing opera with Western genres, Chinese music has long been a bridge across cultures. These exchanges have sparked ...
Tyler Thompson is an unlikely star in the world of Chinese opera. The black teenager from Oakland has captivated audiences in the U.S. and China with his ability to sing pitch-perfect Mandarin and ...
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