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Russian National Orchestra

Date: Dec 9 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 180-1000 yuan

Mikhail Pletnev is a brilliant pianist, a highly sought after conductor, a splendid composer, a remarkable individual, and an artist who defies conventional classifications. Alexei Bruni represents one of Russia's most brilliant artistic dynasties, a family which arrived in Russia in the 18th century and traces its ancestry to 14th century Italy. A featured violinist in festivals and concert halls around the world, Bruni has been entrusted with the first performance of many compositions. A prolific poet, he has published a collection of verses and poems. The Russian National Orchestra was founded in 1990 by pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev and today is widely recognized as one of the world's top orchestras.

Contact: 010-6655-0000

Guangzhou Dramatic Arts Center Macbeth

Date: Dec 7-8 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 80-400 yuan

This drama is composed by Wng Xiaodi, a national Level-1 director, together with several masters like Ji Qiao, a national Level-1 stage designer, Xiing Xin, a national Level-1 lighting director, and Xu Haojian, a national Level-1 stage designer (costume). It will bring audiences an all-directional rotary stage, where there is a scene of crime in a magical atmosphere full of elusive lighting effect. In 2014, Guangzhou Dramatic Arts Centre rehearsed Macbeth, a tragic drama of Shakespeare. Even in preparation, the drama has received high attention. During 2014-2016, the drama's yearly performances hit the number of 50, and tickets for each performance were nearly sold out. Although several performances were added, Macbeth still received extensive attention and praise from audiences, and also it received high recognition from insiders.

Contact: 010-6655-0000