The NCPA Pure Classics series shone again last night as the Bayerisches Staatsorchester and Vladimir Jurowski unfolded Wagner’s majesty and Bruckner’s grandeur with depth and power. Pianist Paul Lewis added brilliance to the evening, greeted with prolonged applause.

Violinist NING Feng and guitarist YANG Xuefei reunited at the NCPA for a captivating duet. Their programme journeyed through Bach and Schubert, showcased Paganini’s brilliance, and embraced the charm of traditional Chinese melodies. Highlight below!

Adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece, NCPA Musicial Commission “War and Peace” dazzled at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre. It weaves Pierre, Andrei and Natasha’s fates, asking profound questions about humanity.

Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, NCPA Drama "Pride & Prejudice" premiered at Beijing Performing Arts Centre. The production stays true to the novel’s essence, weaving the 19th-century elegance with modern stage design.

French piano virtuoso Pierre-Laurent Aimard brought a wonderful recital at the NCPA. Traversing Boulez, Ravel, Bartók, and Berg, Aimard guided the audience through a journey from Romanticism and Impressionism to the bold soundscapes of the 20th century.

A night of ballet brilliance lit up the NCPA as “Alina & Friends” International Ballet Gala kicked off. Alina Cojocaru joined hands with nine world-renowned ballet stars, to bring iconic excerpts to life—graceful pas de deux, gravity-defying spins, and flawless techniques.

Grace, poise, and timeless beauty filled the stage as the Mariinsky Ballet brought "Swan Lake" to life at the NCPA. From the sweeping Tchaikovsky score to the exquisite choreography, the performance embodied the very essence of classical ballet. Highlights below!

Golden hour magic✨

The BBC Philharmonic illuminated the 28th Beijing Music Festival under John Storgårds, joined by pianist Hayato Sumino. From HUANG Ruo’s “City of Floating Sounds”, Prokofiev Piano Concert No. 3 to Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, the evening was a dazzling journey.

Pianist David Fray took audiences on a captivating journey through centuries of music, weaving together Baroque refinement and Romantic passion. An evening of poetic touch, crystalline clarity, and timeless beauty- a recital that lingered long after the final note.

NCPA opera “Otello” returned! This opera explores love, jealousy, and betrayal through Verdi's dramatic music and Boito’s masterful libretto. The revival brought together the NCPA Chorus and Resident Singers with the Mariinsky Orchestra and singers, under Valery Gergiev’s baton.

On Nov. 1–2, maestro Daniele Gatti led the Staatskapelle Dresden in two unforgettable evenings of orchestral splendor. Pianist Bruce Liu added a touch of poetic elegance with Mozart’s Piano Concerto, enchanting the audience with his refined artistry. Relive the highlights below.

Denis Matsuev thrilled the NCPA audience with a breathtaking programme -from Bach's Chaconne and Beethoven’s Appassionata to Schumann’s Arabeske and Prokofiev’s Eighth sonata. A night of passion, poetry, and pianistic brilliance.

Eifman Ballet brought “Anna Karenina” to life on the BPAC stage last night, weaving passion, drama, and exquisite movement into a mesmerizing portrayal of love and fate. Highlights below!

Piano master Stephen Hough guided NCPA audiences from German-Austrian classics to 20th-century soundscapes and beyond. Featuring Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Schoenberg, and Stockhausen - plus his own Mary Poppins Suite, the evening was a vivid voyage across the keys.

Under the baton of maestro Gustavo Gimeno, the acclaimed Teatro Real Orchestra made a brilliant China debut alongside pianist Javier Perianes. The sold-out evening swept audiences from Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto to Falla’s “El amor brujo” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird” Suite.

Daniel Hope led the audience on a journey through the seasons with the Gstaad Festival Orchestra. From Vivaldi’s timeless “The Four Seasons” to Max Richter’s reimagined “The New Four Seasons”, the evening unfolded like nature in motion - ever-shifting, vibrant and alive.

Under the baton of Maestro Christian Thielemann, the Vienna Philharmonic returned to the NCPA stage for two unforgettable evenings, performing Schumann’s “Rhenish”, Brahms’ Fourth, and Bruckner’s monumental Fifth - an inspiring showcase of the orchestra’s remarkable artistry.

The NCPA Children’s Opera Commission "Effendi & His Double" made a joyful return to the NCPA stage. Bringing the beloved Effendi to life, the performance unfolded a lively battle between truth and deception, good and evil, offering audiences an immersive operatic adventure.

As the NCPA's new drama commission "Zhongdu of the Jin Dynasty" prepares to take the stage, here's a behind-the-scenes look at the world we're bringing to life. Set in 12th-century Beijing, then known as Zhongdu, the production opens the NCPA's trilogy on the founding of Beijing.