Found in 1956, Shanghai Opera House Chorus (SOHC) is the oldest chorus in China. SOHC has become renowned for its wide repertoire ranging opera, oratorio, symphonic chorus, a cappella, solo and ensemble. Recent highlights with world-famous singers include Carmen, Aida, Faust, Turandot, La Boheme, La Traviata,, Otello, Romeo et Juliet, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, Elijah, Carmina Burana, Messiah, La Damnation de Faust. SOHC also perform Chinese traditional works comprehending The Yellow River Cantata, Thunderstorm, Libai, The Wager and of course Chinese folk songs.

Bridging the musical traditions of the East and the West, SOHC has traveled more than thirty countries and regions. Recent international tours have included Macao International Music Festival (1994-1997, 2000, 2002 -2008), Brisbane International Music Festival (1998), Saarbruecken Opera Festival (1999), Hong Kong Arts Festival (2005), Singapore Asian Arts Festival (2006, 2007), Savonlinna Opera Festival (2008).