Tag: bel canto

‘La Cenerentola’: A Witty Retelling of Cinderella

Once upon a time lived a girl called Angelina. Her wicked stepfather and stepsisters treated her as a servant and called her “Cenerentola”—”Cinderella.” One day, she met a prince. He loved her and she loved him. They married and lived happily ever after. This is the story of Cinderella, or, rather, a witty retelling of…


NTD International Vocal Competition Announces 2021 Dates

The New Tang Dynasty International Chinese Vocal Competition presents vocal artists with a challenge they rarely can find elsewhere: to sing Chinese songs in the bel canto style. The unique competition is a true test of a vocalist’s skills. Sponsored by NTD Television, which broadcasts the semifinal and final rounds to an audience that can reach…