BSB students performed in celebration of 50 Years Diplomatic Relations between China and Austria

In celebration of 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations between China and Austria, the British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi students performed in the children’s version of Mozart's opera “Le Nozze di Figaro” (The Marriage of Figaro) on 6^th October, 2021. This event was co-organised by the Austrian Embassy Beijing Cultural Forum and the Articulus Opera for Children and Youth, and also received the support from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

 Dr. Andreas Riecken, The Austrian Ambassador to China and Mr. Qian Cheng, Founder of the Articulus Opera for Children and Youth delivered speeches before the start of the performance, extending welcome and greetings to the guests from both countries. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Austria, this performance paid tribute to the outstanding artists of China and Austria and witnessed the friendship between the people in the two countries. 

Our BSB Students Year 5 Sean Zhang, Year 7 Jiayi Wen, Keting Li, Tingyu Cai, Yue Li and Year 10 Max Zhijian Xing (Left to right in the photo together with Mr. Graham and Ms. Clark) participated in this musical performance.

They worked with students from other schools to make costumes and props by themselves. The young musicians of the Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Choir gave a fabulous performance. BSB Shunyi’s Head of Secondary Mr. Bevan Graham, Head of Primary Ms. Nonie Adams and Director of the Performing Arts Ms. Haley Clark came to support our BSB students and spoke highly of them.

The German Embassy Beijing and Austrian Embassy Beijing said that “(BSB) students show great talent and enthusiasm and take regular part in rehearsals. We would very much appreciate your support of this project.” Please read their letter below.

Let us congratulate our BSB students for their outstanding performance!