GUANGZHOU, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The following are shows and exhibitions available in Guangzhou in the coming week:
Valery Afanassiev Piano Concert
Date: April 12-13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Guangzhou Opera House
Introduction:
Valery Afanassiev is an author, poet and pianist. Considered by many to be one of the most influential pianists in Europe, the Russian musician is acclaimed for interpreting classical pieces by such legendary composers as Beethoven and Schubert. Known to perform pieces at an "extraordinarily slow" pace, his shows offer music fans the chance to experience familiar tunes in an entirely new way.
White Water, Little Dust
Date: April 12-13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Guangzhou Opera House
Introduction:
Taiwan dancer, writer and choreographer Lin Hwai-min founded Cloud Gate Dance Theatre in 1973. The dance troupe has gone on to garner critical acclaim in the world of modern dance, which helped Lin to win the American Dance Festival Award for "lifetime achievement in modern dance." This captivating performance will see two separate dance works staged directly next to each other, offering the audience a dramatic visual contrast.
Jane Eyre
Date: April 14
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Guangzhou Opera House
Introduction:
British director Sally Cookson has challenged herself by adapting one of the most beloved love stories of all time, "Jane Eyre." Cookson's take on the classic tale is a celebration of womanhood and focuses on the heroine's personal journey, as opposed to her relationship with Rochester. This drama is co-produced by The National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Theatre. Audience will see this excellent work through the screen and experience National Theatre live.
Lumina Coeli - Girls' Choir of France
Date: April 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Guangzhou Opera House
Introduction:
Many grand occasions have been graced by the sweet chorus of Lumina Coeli - Girls' Choir of France, one of the most celebrated all-girl choirs in Europe. Girls have a chance to receive musical training from kindergarten to high school in chorus school in Autun, France. They will learn basic chorus, pronunciation, music theory, solo singing, opera singing and Gregorian chanting, which originated in the seventh century A.D. and is one of the greatest features of the Lumina Coeli.
