NCPA On Stage

About NCPA On Stage

NCPA On Stage is an engaging podcast series jointly produced by CGTN Radio and China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts. Through in-depth conversations with directors, conductors, performers, and other artists, the programme captures the essence of the arts and offers unique insights into the vibrant cultural experiences at the NCPA.

Publisher

China NCPA

Category

arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Apr 2024

Latest episode

12 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Feb 2026

   Spring Festival Special: A Celebration of Chinese Symphonic Music

   Ring in the joy of the Chinese New Year with NCPA On Stage! In this festive episode, we celebrate the Year of the Horse with a vibrant concert of Chinese symphonic works and concertos, where beloved traditional melodies meet dynamic contemporary voices. Wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year—may the months ahead bring happiness, prosperity, and good health. Let the music carry you into a bright and wonderful new year.

2. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Strings of Farewell: Pepe Romero at the NCPA

   In an intimate conversation, the great Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero looks back on a lifetime of music and meaning. As his Farewell to Asia tour reaches Beijing, he shares stories of love, memory, and the timeless beauty of the guitar.

3. 

   25 Sept 2025

   Celebrating Mid-Autumn with the Chinese Dizi

   In this special Mid-Autumn episode of NCPA On Stage, we explore the enchanting sounds of the dizi—China’s 7,000-year-old bamboo flute. Discover how this instrument’s vibrating membrane creates its unique resonance, and journey through Northern folk melodies, Southern poetic traditions, and modern fusions. Join us for a cultural soundscape where tradition meets innovation.

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.