Acrobuffos. [Photo provided to China Daily]

International classic arts festival

Musicals, dance and concerts, among other performances by art troupes from 11 countries, including Russia, the United States, France and Denmark, are being staged at the ongoing New Classic Arts Festival in Beijing.

Highlights will include performances by YL Male Voice Choir, formerly the Helsinki University Chorus, the oldest Finnish language choir, Nov 11, featuring works from Jean Sibelius, Juuso Vanonen and Veljo Tormis; and the clown-act duo from the US, Acrobuffos, which will perform the circus-style show Air Play on Nov 18.

Learn more here.

If you go:

YL Male Voice Choir Beijing Concert: 7:30 pm, Nov 11. Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao South Street, Xicheng district. 400-635-3355.

Tickets: 99-380 yuan