Russian army chorus to hold gala in Beijing

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Alexandrov Ensemble, a military artistic team from Russia, will bring a gala for audiences in Beijing at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) from Feb. 6 to 9 in celebration of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese lunar New Year.

The music ensemble, also known as the Red Army Choir, will bring a rich and diversified program list, which includes "Song of the Soviet Red Army," performed by the chorus and the orchestra, "Cossack Cavalry" performed by the dance troupe and the orchestra, and several solo performances by singers titled the People's Artist of Russia.

The gala will end with the Russian folk song "Katyusha," which enjoys wide popularity in China, presented by all performers of the show.

Tickets for the show are now available on the official website of the NCPA (www.chncpa.org).

The Chinese lunar New Year will start on Jan. 25, 2020.