Upper-intermediate | Bel Canto

About this episode

This episode explores the bel canto singing style and its popularity in China, catering to opera enthusiasts.

Finally, a ChinesePod lesson for all our opera-loving listeners. Well, not so much operas themselves but bel canto, a world-renowned singing style that's exceedingly popular in China as well. Tune in to find out more! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1954

Topics covered

• opera
• singing
• bel canto
• Chinese culture
• music

Keywords

• ChinesePod
• bel canto
• opera
• singing style
• Chinese music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ChinesePod

Books & works: Bel Canto

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