Meet the 17th century sword fighting opera singer who was pardoned by a king twice. | The History Page

The Peking Opera has been an art form in China for over 200 years. It is a part of the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. Learn about this art form that involves singing, dancing and martial arts through this video. #unacademy #education | Unacademy

1892: The Black Opera Company That Changed American Music—Then Vanished" In 1892, the Oriental Opera Company became the nation's first all-African American classical opera ensemble—proving that Black artists could master European operatic traditions while white institutions kept them locked out. Led by 19-year-old prodigy John Rosamond Johnson, the company performed Verdi's greatest works and toured America and Europe. But the company vanished, its pioneers erased from history. This is the story

Truly magnificent performances! Guest pianist Olga Kern’s captivating performances of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto with the extraordinary musicians of your North Carolina Symphony, led by legendary guest conductor Leonard Slatkin, are now memories of a lifetime. Thank you to our sold-out audiences in Chapel Hill and Raleigh! Tonight’s performance is sold out as well! There are so many more opportunities to experience the best in live classical music this season and our upcoming 25/26 season

The Chinese opera that is older than Peking Opera Kun Opera or Kunqu is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, and is a treasure of Chinese culture. It dominated Chinese theatre from the 16th to the 18th centuries. There are strict face painting rules, with the same character adopting different designs at different times throughout the performance according to different moods and situations. #VividChina | China Plus Culture