This May, the China National Opera House brings its acclaimed touring production of La Traviata to Beihang University. Join us for an evening of sublime arias and profound emotion—a journey across time and space, delivered by some of China's finest operatic artists.
Time: Wednesday, May 20, 19:00
Venue: Sunrise Concert Hall, Xueyuan Road Campus
Student Registration:
Students may register via the Boya Platform (https://bykc.buaa.edu.cn) or by scanning the QR code below. Successful registrants will be granted one Boya activity credit. Registration closes on Tuesday, May 19, at 12:00.
If the number of registrations exceeds venue capacity, a lottery will be held. Notifications will be sent via the iBeihang APP on May 19, and a link to check lottery results will be posted in the comments of the event announcement.
Ticket Collection (Students):
This event requires a physical ticket. Students must present their valid Beihang ID card along with either a Boyi course selection confirmation or a lottery-winning notification screenshot.
Collection Times: May 20, 8:30–11:15 & 14:00–17:15
Collection Locations:
Xueyuan Road Campus: Window 8, Student Service Center, Zhixing North Building
Shahe Campus: Window 4, Comprehensive Service Center, B1 Floor of Student Apartment Building No. 8
Faculty & Staff Registration:
Faculty and staff members interested in attending should contact the trade union representative of their respective department to register and collect tickets.
About the Performer:
Founded in 1952, the China National Opera House is a national performing arts ensemble directly affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. Over the past seven decades, it has created and produced a large number of outstanding operatic works, earning more than 100 national awards, including the "Five One Project" Award and the Wenhua Award. The company has also delivered exemplary performances at major national events, such as the concert commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Dedicated to building a stage for the people, a home for high art, and a bridge for cultural exchange, the China National Opera House brings together a wealth of exceptional singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors, directors, playwrights, and stage artists. This campus tour of La Traviata will be presented by these extraordinary artists, inviting you to experience the enduring power of a world classic.
About the Performance:
Set in 19th-century Paris, the story follows Violetta, a renowned courtesan known as "La Traviata" for her signature camellia. Moved by the sincere affection of the young Alfredo, she falls in love with him and resolves to leave behind the glittering but hollow social whirl of Paris.
However, their happiness is interrupted by the arrival of Alfredo's father, who begs Violetta to give up Alfredo for the sake of his family's reputation and his son's future. Heartbroken, Violetta returns to her former life in Paris without revealing the truth.
Unaware of her sacrifice, Alfredo publicly humiliates her in a fit of rage and jealousy. Already suffering from tuberculosis, Violetta's health collapses. In her final moments, Alfredo's father confesses everything to his son. But forgiveness comes too late. Violetta dies in Alfredo's arms—a camellia fallen too soon.
Notes:
1. This event is exclusively for current undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students, as well as faculty and staff of Beihang University.
2. Each student or faculty ID can only submit the registration form once. Please fill it out carefully.
3. Each student or faculty ID is eligible for one ticket only. Tickets are non-transferable and for personal use only.
Editor: Lyu Xingyun
