The renowned Spanish vocal group, B Vocal, returned to China for a tour after a four-year break, starting at the National Centre for the Performing Arts of China in Beijing on August 17. This marked one of the first performances by a vocal group in China since the onset of the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, B Vocal had conducted 11 tours in China over the past decade. This tour included performances in six cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai, concluding on August 26.
B Vocal presented two unique musical themes during their tour. ‘Classicappella,’ encompassed works from various epochs in the history of classical music, while ‘Cappella Contigo’ included musical works from the 20th and 21st centuries, spanning Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Latin music genres. Additionally, several Chinese songs were specially incorporated into their performance lineup for this tour.
Founded in 1995, B Vocal consists of five Latin band members: Augusto Gonzalez Emperador, Carlos Marco Bescos, Fermin Polo Lopez, Juan Luis Garcia Salvador, and Carlos Valledor Gavin. The group is renowned for their a cappella performances and humorous vocal imitations of musical instruments.
Since 1998, the members of B Vocal have been dedicated to promoting concerts that are suitable for families and children. In the realm of music education, B Vocal’s educational productions, workshops, and vocal masterclasses have been well-received by large audiences and educational institutions, serving as a supplement to regular school curricula. Their educational programs have enabled over a million students to explore the intricacies of sound, stage performance, and the crucial role of vocal arts in a global context, encompassing historical, cultural, and societal dimensions.
To date, B Vocal has performed in more than 3,500 concerts, completed over 40 successful international tours, released seven albums and three DVDs, and won 10 awards in various countries including New York, San Francisco, Austria, Russia, and Italy. They have performed in numerous countries, including the US, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Austria, Italy, France, Belgium, Slovakia, Germany, and Russia. With over 40 tours across Asia, B Vocal holds the distinction of being the highest-touring Spanish music group in Asia.
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