Beijing

Sunday, March 19, 2017 (time TBD), Poly Theatre

PROGRAM

RAVEL: Five Nursery Songs (Suite) from Ma mère l’oye (“Mother Goose”)
GERSHWIN: An American in Paris
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue
RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2

Located in northern China, Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and the world’s third most populous city.

A city combining both modern and traditional architecture, Beijing is an ever-changing megacity rich in history but also truly modern, exemplified in its extraordinary global influence in politics, business & economy, education, history, culture, language, sporting, architecture, fashion, art, entertainment, innovation and technology. Beijing is the nation’s political, cultural, and educational center.

Poly Plaza International Theatre

Consisting of 1,428 seats, the theatre has been host to thousands of performances by over 300 local and international artistic groups.

The setting at Poly Theater are unique, with manually and electrically operated pipes. In addition, the audio effects within the theater are first-class, and perfect for operas, symphonic concerts, ballets, musicals and other performances.