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"Teochew opera embodies Chaozhou’s soul," says by National Grade II Actor Xu Jiana, inheritor of Teochew opera, who reflects on her lifelong passion amid the art form's challenges. Starting at 15 by chance, she endured rural tours, wooden-stage injuries in the 1990s, driven by her father’s mantra: "Do one thing for a lifetime." Transitioning from performer to teacher at Chaozhou Teochew Opera Training Center, she now trains scarce Xiaosheng (male lead) successors. #teochewopera #livingheritage #

Following two sold out performances, The Magic Flute continues tomorrow! Experience Mozart's masterpiece like you never have before in an award-winning production by Barrie Kosky and Suzanne Andrade. Few seats remain for tomorrow's performance, get yours before they're gone at https://www.sfopera.com/operas/the-magic-flute/ | San Francisco Opera

6.8K views · 41 reactions | Race, celebrity, class and power are explored in this stunning new opera. The story of Thomas Eugene McKeller was lost in history until a chance discovery revealed his role as model and muse for famous painter John Singer Sargent. Watch the world premiere of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents American Apollo on Friday, September 27 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS | Facebook

1.4K views · 90 reactions | ‘Va pensiero’ is one of the most famous chorus in opera history. During the rehearsals of Nabucco, Maestro Antonino Fogliani discussed the legendary “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves”.  Stream premiere on June 30 at 19:00 CET from Grand Théâtre de Genève. ➕ https://operavision.eu/performance/nabucco-0 | OperaVision | Facebook