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With Lantern Festival approaching, go and check out the upcoming vocal performances.

Adopted from the masterpiece of playwright Tang Xianzu, in the late Ming dynasty, Kunqu opera The Peony Pavilion is a love epic. The latest play is the joint production of performers from Suzhou, Taipei and Hong Kong.

7:30 pm, Feb 15-16
Beizhan Theater, Xizhimenwai Dajie, Haidian District
6835-4455

For the Lantern Festival, a vocal concert is being held called Colorful Cloud Chasing the Moon. Solo singers Yang Hongji and Wang Xiufen will perform, plus the Beijing Voice of Spring Chorus, presenting such songs as Happy Havoc in the Lantern Festival, Colorful Cloud Chasing the Moon and Ode for Hometown.

7:30 pm, Feb 21
Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District
6605-7006

Shanghai Traditional Instrument Orchestra performs orchestral pieces, including Cantonese music, Chinese string and wind music and Chinese plucked string music. Established in 1952, the orchestra is one of the oldest ethnic orchestras in China. It consists of over 80 outstanding performers, including musical directors, soloists, and vocalists.

7:30 pm, Feb 16,17
Concert Hall of National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian’anmen Square
5883-6800

A traditional folk music concert by the symphony orchestra of the China National Chinese Opera and Dance Drama Company. Programs include Beautiful Flower And Round Moon, The Butterfly Lovers, Horse Racing, A Night of Flowers and Moonlight by the Spring River, among others.

7:30 pm, Feb 21
Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan Park, Northwest of Tian’anmen Square
6559-8285

(Source: ebeijing.gov.cn)