Opera songs

Five Canadian singers — Lucie St-Martin, Suzanne Taffot, Caroline Gélinas, Philip Kalmanovitch, and Mathieu Abel — will sing classic opera songs by Mozart, Bizet, Rossini, Puccini, Donizetti and Gershwin, as well as some Chinese songs. Canadian pianist Giancarlo Scalia will accompany them.

Time: 8 p.m., April 27

The six musicians from Canada. Photos from the organizers

‘Magic Paper World’

“Magic Paper World” breaks the confines of traditional viewing forms by utilizing an entire stage made of paper, with all props accessible for children to interact with. Through on-stage interactions, children’s boundless imaginations and creativity are engaged, and their perception of the stage and the world around them is also enhanced.

Time: 3 p.m., May 1

Scenes from "Magic Paper World."

‘The Butterfly’s Dream’

“The Butterfly’s Dream” is an immersive healing concert which features soothing crossover music, live painting and meditation. Presented by the Atom Space group, the concert includes instruments such as Indian drums, wind chimes, and singing bowls, providing a relaxing and refreshing experience for the audience.

Time: 3 p.m., May 2

A scene from "The Butterfly's Dream."

‘And Then There Were None’ 

Lucy Bailey directs this English stage play based on Agatha Christie’s best-selling crime novel. It follows a group of strangers brought to a mansion off the coast of Devon, where, naturally, a series of murders begins to occur. Twists and turns keep audience members guessing until the very end. 

From London’s West End, the stage play features a whole new interpretation of the story and upgraded stage art design. Whether you have known the story’s plot by heart or your knowledge about it is confined to the paragraphs above, the play will showcase how a story penned over eight decades ago continues to captivate modern audience members.

Time: 7:30 p.m., May 9-12 (May 12 also at 2:30 p.m.)

Scene from "And Then There Were None."

Sumi Jo

Renowned South Korean soprano Sumi Jo, celebrated for her light, expressive voice and virtuosic performances in major coloratura roles, will grace Pingshan in May. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to appreciate the four-day music extravaganza, regardless of whether you are a professional singer or not.

During her stay in Pingshan, the First Sumi Jo International Singing Competition (China Region) will be held, allowing audience members to purchase tickets to watch the two-day contest. Then established singers and emerging vocal performers are invited to participate in Jo’s masterclasses (lasting 210 minutes per session). Additionally, Jo and her students from the masterclasses will present a concert May 19. Various discounts are available.

Competition: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., May 16

Masterclasses: 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., May 17-18; 10 a.m., May 19 

Concert: 8 p.m., May 19 

Sumi Jo

Booking: WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Pingshan District (坪山大剧院)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

SkyShuttle: Line 1 to Culture Center Station (文化聚落站), Exit A