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NCPA On Stage

NCPA On Stage

Written by: China NCPA
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 NCPA On Stage is an engaging podcast series jointly produced by CGTN Radio and China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts. Through in-depth conversations with directors, conductors, performers, and other artists, the programme captures the essence of the arts and offers unique insights into the vibrant cultural experiences at the NCPA.China NCPA, WFMT Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music
Episodes
  • Strings of Farewell: Pepe Romero at the NCPA

    Strings of Farewell: Pepe Romero at the NCPA
    Oct 29 2025
    In an intimate conversation, the great Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero looks back on a lifetime of music and meaning. As his Farewell to Asia tour reaches Beijing, he shares stories of love, memory, and the timeless beauty of the guitar.
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    30 mins
  • Celebrating Mid-Autumn with the Chinese Dizi

    Celebrating Mid-Autumn with the Chinese Dizi
    Sep 25 2025
    In this special Mid-Autumn episode of NCPA On Stage, we explore the enchanting sounds of the dizi—China’s 7,000-year-old bamboo flute. Discover how this instrument’s vibrating membrane creates its unique resonance, and journey through Northern folk melodies, Southern poetic traditions, and modern fusions. Join us for a cultural soundscape where tradition meets innovation.
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    34 mins
  • Exploring China’s Contemporary Orchestral Masterpieces

    Exploring China’s Contemporary Orchestral Masterpieces
    Jun 24 2025
    A Chinese orchestra is divided into four groups: the wind, plucked strings, bowed strings and percussion including the instruments such as the erhu, pipa, and suona, etc. In this episode, you will listen to some of the greatest contemporary Chinese works presented by five renowned conductors and the top-notch Chinese orchestra-China National Traditional Orchestra.
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    33 mins
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