On the
evening of August 19, the "Meeting with One of the World's Top Ten Soprano
Katia Ricciarelli" was held at China National Opera & Dance Drama
Theater. The event was hosted by Deputy Head of Opera Troupe of
China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater Zhu Yalin, and Head of Opera
Troupe of China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater Tian Yan and President
of Beijing Brilliant International Art Center Liu Songhu made welcome speeches.
The professor of Chinese Vocal Music Academy and the chief tenor of Sydney
Opera House, Australia Ding Yi went to the site in person. Dozens of media were
attracted by the meeting and interviewed onsite.
Speech
of Head of Opera Troupe of China National Opera & Dance Drama Tian Yan
Head of
Opera Troupe of China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater Tian Yan
indicated in the speech that: this master class can not only let masters to
better
understand the creation abilities and artistic standards of professional
troupes led by China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater but also improve
the international awareness and influence of China National Opera & Dance
Drama Theater and Chinese opera.
The
photo of Troupe Head Tian Yan (second from left), Troupe Deputy Head Zhu Yalin
(one from left), Art Center President Liu Songhu (one from right) and the
master Katja Liqialeili
President
of Beijing Brilliant International Art Center Liu Songhu indicated that this
event brought a rare learning opportunity and also showed booming Chinese art
upgrading and culture concept to the whole world.
Opera
Queen Katja Liqialeili also made a gracious speech. She said that she was very appreciated the
invitation of Beijing Brilliant International Art Center and the supports from
China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, and she was looking forward to
fully communicate with Chinese vocal music teachers, actors, actress and
students. She believed that this would be a good opportunity for the fusion of
Chinese and Western opera culture. As one of the leaders in the golden age of
opera, Katja Liqialeili talked about the interesting things in her opera
rehearsal to students, activating the climactic moment.
Souvenir
Photo
Finally,
Katja Liqialeili said that she was looking to establish a long-term cooperate
relationship with China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, bringing the
purest Italian opera into China, and introducing young and excellent Chinese
singers to help them interpret their dreams to perform operas to the world.
