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Luciano Pavarotti in China

In June of 1986, the renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti traveled to China with the Genoa Opera. As guests of the Central Opera Theatre and the Ministry of Culture, the Company performed La Boheme and gave several recitals of 19th century Italian songs. Not surprisingly, the superstar of the opera world commanded tremendous attention and adulation wherever he went in Beijing.
Outcomes: 
Audiences of 10,000 were presented the chance to witness the extraordinary encounter between a China open to the West and one of the West’s most famous artists.
Contact Info: 
The Center for U.S.-China Arts Exchange 423 West 118th Street, #1E New York, NY 10025 Tel: 212.280.4648 Email: us_china_arts(at)yahoo.com
Source: 

United States-China Arts Exchange 

http://uschinaarts.org/2009-03-18-02-31-33/luciano-pavoratti-in-china

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
culture
Partners: 
Genoa Opera
Central Opera Theatre
Ministry of Culture
United States-China Arts Exchange
Sponsor(s): 
United States-China Arts Exchange
Participants (Types): 
Tenor, filmmaking team,
Exchange Date: 
Thursday, May 1, 1986
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Location: 
Beijing
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