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Dutch composer's virtual reality experiment in musical theater
Michel van der Aa, one of the most outstanding Dutch composers of his generation, has come to Beijing with his latest work "Eight", a groundbreaking fusion of musical theater, virtual reality, and visual art.
'Game of Thrones' prequel on way as HBO Max launch revealed
A prequel series to "Game of Thrones" titled "House of the Dragon" has been ordered, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, as it set out launch details for its new HBO Max streaming service.
4K restoration of "The Legend of 1900" due out in China next month
The Oscar-winning film "The Legend of 1900" will be released in cinemas in China on November 15, according to the China Film Group Corporation.
Young Chinese artists overseas promote Chinese music culture
The festival, which is widely recognized as a platform to nurture young music talent, closed with a concert featuring the American soprano Renee Fleming.
Mahler Chamber Orchestra plays Chinese folk song
The Mahler Chamber Orchestra performed a well-known Chinese folk song titled "Zou Xi Kou," or "Crossing the West Ferry," at a recent concert in Beijing.
Hong Kong's largest ink painting exhibition to open next year
"Ink Global" is an exhibition aiming to enhance a traditional Chinese form of art in international art circles. It will be held in Hong Kong in May.
Multi-Grammy Award-winning American soprano to perform in Beijing
American soprano Renee Fleming is in Beijing preparing for a concert with the China Philharmonic Orchestra on Monday night.
Kurt Cobain's cigarette-burned sweater sells for $334,000
A quarter century after grunge's enigmatic rhapsodist took his own life, Kurt Cobain's iconic cigarette-singed cardigan worn during Nirvana's 1993 "Unplugged" performance has sold for $334,000.
Huffman released with 2 days left on 2-week prison term
Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday morning from a federal prison in California two days before the end of a two-week sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal, authorities said.
Kanye West claims will one day be US president
Rapper Kanye West on Thursday said he one day would helm the Oval Office, a left-field suggestion made during a lengthy interview that touched on subjects from porn to Donald Trump.
Arnie comes to Beijing for the premiere of the new Terminator film
The renowned veteran actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is in China this week to promote his new film "Terminator: Dark Fate", which premiered in Beijing on Wednesday evening.
China's big-budget disaster movie to hit cinemas in December
An upcoming movie Sky Fire has locked a release date on December 12th.
Young Chinese musicians grow up with the festival
A famous Chinese baritone has recently joined an international-level concert in Beijing, part of the ongoing Beijing Music Festival.
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra performs in Beijing
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has performed a concert in Beijing, which included classic pieces like 'Turkish March' from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
83-year old conductor gives no-intermission 2-hour show in Beijing
A symphony recently staged in Beijing has altered the tragic end of 'The Damnation of Faust.'
Jennifer Lawrence marries art dealer Cooke Maroney
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence got married over the weekend in Rhode Island during a ceremony and reception studded with Hollywood stars.
'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' claims No. 1 over 'Joker'
The Walt Disney Co.'s "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" knocked "Joker" out of the No. 1 spot at the box office, but just barely.
International playwright is a loyal fan of Chinese director
"Angel's Bone" is a new work of opera that is coming to the stage in Beijing.
Maestro David Stern in Beijing to lead in opera Serse
Maestro David Stern is returning to China, bringing with him his Baroque opera "Serse", which will be performed in China for the first time on Thursday night.
Will Smith battles himself in Ang Lee's "Gemini Man"
The renowned director Ang Lee has made one of his boldest films yet: "Gemini Man" is a sci-fi action thriller that pits 51-year-old Will Smith against a 23-year-old clone of himself.