Landmark opera house to open in Malaysia

Under the China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd, CPAA Theatres has 15 directly managed theaters and 70 member theaters across China. By January 2019, CPAA Theatres held over 5,000 shows every year, which attracted audiences of more than 5 million.

In October 2016, CPAA Theatres launched the Silk Road International League of Theatres, which serves as a platform for performing arts to promote cultural exchanges between China and other countries. Now, the league has 124 members from 42 countries.

According to Wang, two Malaysian theaters joined the league: the Damansara Performing Arts Centre and the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.

From Monday to Thursday, the league will bring the Hong Kong String Orchestra and its founder and artistic director, violinist Yao Jue, to the Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House, warming up for the official opening.

On Dec 15, Peking Opera master Wang Rongrong appeared at the Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House and gave a lecture. Besides sharing her four-decade-long experience as a Peking Opera actress, she also displayed the skills of the 200-year-old ancient art form, along with four young Peking Opera actors.

"With the opening of the Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House, we could bring Peking Opera to more audiences and display the beauty of the old art form," Wang said.