The Chinese National Vocal Performance Talent Training Program is launched at the China Conservatory of Music on July 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The 2026 Chinese National Vocal Performance Talent Training Program, a five-week initiative supported by the China National Arts Fund to cultivate a new generation of elite performers and educators in Chinese folk singing, was launched at China Conservatory of Music on July 18.
The opening ceremony brought together leading vocal educators, performers and scholars from across the country. The program aims to strengthen the preservation and innovation of China's rich vocal traditions through intensive professional training.
Thirty participants were selected through a highly competitive nationwide process. The cohort includes outstanding vocal teachers from major music conservatories and performers from professional arts companies, with several recipients of the Chinese Golden Bell Award for Music.
The Chinese National Vocal Performance Talent Training Program is launched at the China Conservatory of Music on July 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Designed around a comprehensive curriculum, the program combines vocal technique, music theory, stage performance and artistic interpretation. Courses cover Chinese art songs, traditional vocal repertoire and opera excerpts, with instruction delivered by renowned singers, composers, conductors and musicologists.
Project director Rong Shijie said the initiative provides an important national platform for artistic exchange and professional development, helping foster performers who combine strong technical ability with cultural depth while contributing to the continued evolution of Chinese national vocal music.
Wu Bixia, head of the conservatory's vocal and opera department, emphasized artistic exchange and continuous learning. The training will conclude with three public concerts showcasing participants' achievements.
