The fifth edition of the Shanghai International Musical Theatre Week commenced in Shanghai, with Shanghai Conservatory of Music as the host organization. The week-long event aims to broaden academic perspectives and foster collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners, alongside international exchange.
According to Shanghai Conservatory of Music, President Liao Changyong was present at the opening ceremony. Helena Gaunt, the head of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in the United Kingdom, participated in the proceedings via a video link.
This year’s event showcases innovative approaches to integrating education and industry practices. The event also included the signing of a naming cooperation agreement with Bright Dairy and the presentation of appointment letters to representatives from five partner companies, including Shanghai Xu Jun Culture and Art Co., Ltd.
During the musical theatre week, a special class system eliminated the traditional separation between classroom learning and practical application. A Tibetan undergraduate student from the Music Theatre Department of Shanghai Conservatory, Nyima Yongzuden, performed a selection from the original musical *Chang’an Twelve Hours*, entitled *Mu Hug Song*.
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