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Appreciate astounding bel canto-style opera, from some of the world’s best up-and-coming Chinese vocalists. Enjoy listening to their seamless range, mastery of technique, and graceful phrasing. You will hear an assortment of classic Chinese songs, popular theme songs from drama and movies, as well as arias and artistic songs. While most bel canto vocal competitions are held in Western languages, singing bel canto in Chinese presents a special challenge in enunciation.
Past winners of this competition have gone on to successful international-touring careers. Come and discover a new singing sensation!
Gold Award: US$10,000
NTD Global Competition Series
Since 2007, NTD has proudly presented the Global Competition series. Dedicated to the renaissance of traditional Chinese culture, this series is a continuation of NTD’s effort to re-introduce the essence and beauty of authentic Chinese culture to the world, and in the process facilitate the exchange of cultural ideas between East and West.
15,000 art works
5000 contestants from 39 countries and regions
1900 pieces of clothing and accessories
90 performances
35 cooking competitions
6 fashion shows
4 art exhibits
500 individuals awarded
Reviving Traditional Chinese Arts - Shen Yun Performing Arts
Shen Yun Performing Arts (formerly known as Divine Performing Arts) is a triumph of collaboration, bringing together leading dancers, choreographers, and musicians from around the world. Its productions are unique in being not only tremendously fun and entertaining, but also educational, enriching, and uplifting.
The company’s rich repertory breaks new ground by focusing on the authentic cultural heritage of classical China, while also giving artistic treatment to the world around us. Each year, Shen Yun premieres an entirely new program of dances, songs, and musical scores.
Dates:
Semi-finals, Saturday, August 21th (from 10am)
Finals, Sunday, August 22th (from 10am)
Award Ceremony & Shen Yun Performing Arts performance, Sunday, August 22th (7pm-10pm)
Tickets:
Semi Finals:
General Admission $20
Student, senior, group $10
Ticket hotline: 646-736-2969
Website: https://webticketcenter.com/competitions/
Finals:
General Admission $20
Student, senior, group $10
Ticket hotline: 646-736-2969
Website: https://webticketcenter.com/competitions/
Award Ceremony & Shen Yun Performing Arts Performance:
$160, $100, $80
Online: www.ArtsCenter.org
Phone: 914-251-6200
(* All ticket prices include $2.50 parking fee charged by the venue)
Competition Location:
The Gerald W. Lynch Theater
John Jay College
899 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY, 10019
Award Ceremony & Shen Yun Performing Arts Location:
Performing Arts Center of Purchase College, SUNY
735 Anderson Hill Road (on the campus of Purchase College)
Purchase, NY 10577
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