This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday combined will last for eight days. During the holidays, several enjoyable performances will be rolled out in Guangzhou. How about enjoying a musical excursion or a dance drama on the stage up close? Do not miss out on the ticket giveaways at the end of the article.

Dance drama: Chang E

Based on the Chinese mythology "Chang E Flying to the Moon," dance drama "Chang E" tells a story that Chang E, Goddess of the Moon, and her husband Hou Yi, a benevolent archer, are separated by Pang Meng, who was jealous of Hou Yi. The plot will focus more on the character Chang E and her inner emotions.

Presented by the Shanghai Opera House Dance Troupe, the dance drama combines elements of classical Chinese dance, traditional opera and ballet, as well as some of Shanghai's local elements.

Time: 19:30, September 27 and 28, 2023

Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House

Ticket price: RMB 80, 180, 280, 380, 480

Duration: About 95 minutes (with a 15-minute intermission)

* One voucher per person; children under 1.2 meters are not allowed to enter.

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Concert presented by Vladimir Fedoseyev and Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra

Among Russian musicians, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s name is one of the brightest. Established in 1930, the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra was named after this influential composer in 1993 for the genuine and deep interpretations of his works. Vladimir Fedoseyev has been the artistic director and chief conductor of the orchestra since 1974.

During this concert, audiences will hear an authoritative interpretation of Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 4 In F minor, Op. 36" and "Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64", having a "dialogue" with the master.

Time: 19:30, September 29, 2023

Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House

Ticket price: RMB 199, 399, 599, 699, 799, 999, 1199

Duration: About 105 minutes (with a 15-minute intermission)

* One voucher per person; children under 1.2 meters are not allowed to enter.

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Soprano Anna Netrebko in Recital

The internationally renowned soprano Anna Netrebko will meet art lovers in Guangzhou on October 4 for the first time. Netrebko has performed widely at many leading opera houses, and was described as "the most dazzling international opera star after Pavarotti" by the music magazine Opera News and has been praised by the New York Times as the "diva of opera."

Time: 19:30, October 4, 2023

Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House

Ticket price: RMB 488, 688, 888, 1088, 1288, 1488, 1688

Duration: About 95 minutes (with a 15-minute intermission)

* One voucher per person; children under 1.2 meters are not allowed to enter.

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Pipe organ concert featuring a lecture

This concert will feature pipe organist Shen Yuan and Duan Zhiqiang, an associate researcher at the Institute of Literature and History, Fudan University, combining music and knowledge in the form of "lecture + performance".

With Shen Yuan playing several classical pieces, they will unfold splendid chapters of Chinese and Western music and global folk music, illustrating the influence of social, economic, and philosophical factors on music.

Time: 15:00, September 30, 2023

Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall

Tickets: RMB 200

Duration: About 140 minutes (with a 70-minute performance)

Nearest bus stop: Take Bus No. 131A or B21, and get off at Xinghai Concert Hall Station

* One voucher per person; children under 1 meter are not allowed to enter.

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Berliner Barock Solisten & Diyang Mei

The Berliner Barock Solisten from the Berliner Philharmoniker is going to present a feast of Baroque music to the Guangzhou audience, with violist Diyang Mei as soloist. Diyang Mei received the position of first principal viola at the Berliner Philharmoniker last year, which is the first time a Chinese musician has been given a position with this orchestra.

Time: 20:00, October 6, 2023

Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall

Tickets: RMB 180, 280, 480, 680, 880 VIP

* One voucher per person; children under 1.2 meters are not allowed to enter.

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Other recommended performances

Ticket giveaways

GDToday has prepared 2 tickets to "Dance drama: Chang E" (19:30, September 28, 2023), 2 tickets to "Soprano Anna Netrebko in Recital" (19:30, October 4, 2023), and 2 tickets to "Pipe organ concert featuring a lecture" (15:00, September 30, 2023). Three lucky fans will get two tickets each.

All you need to do is leave one comment below telling us your holiday plan in Guangdong, and another comment to tell us which show you want to watch and your contact information (name, nationality, WeChat ID, and phone number, which won't be posted). We will select three lucky subscribers and send out the tickets.

Deadline: 10 am on September 24