NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices ended higher Thursday as traders buy the dip after previous day's big losses.
Oil prices tumbled Wednesday as official data showed an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its weekly report Wednesday that U.S. oil inventories rose 2.5 million barrels last week to 523.6 million barrels. Traders had expected that U.S. crude stockpiles would fall modestly.
Analysts thought that oil markets are moving slowly toward balance through a moderating increase in global supply and a steady increase in demand. They expect oil prices to stay between 40 U.S. dollars a barrel to 50 dollars a barrel through end-2017.
The West Texas Intermediate for October delivery increased 0.56 dollar to settle at 47.33 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while Brent crude for October delivery added 0.62 dollar to close at 49.67 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange. Enditem
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China has three points after two matches, behind host Canada who leads Group A with four points. The third-placed Netherlands, who was outclassed 1-0 by China
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Chinese players said on Saturday that they would not be distracted by other possibilities to progress and instead focus on playing best football.
"What we care about is how to beat our opponents. We want to play well in every match," said Chinese captain Wu Haiyan before a training session.
Chinese goalkeeper Wang Fei echoed by saying that fighting for victory is what the team think. "Our opponents have no other choice and will definitely be fighting hard for a win. So do us. We will go all out to play our best game."
China suffered a controversial last-minute penalty decision in the opening match against Canada. But they rallied to overcame the Netherlands 1-0 with dominating display and attacking football in the second group match.
By CCTV reporter Julian Waghann
BEIJING, Aug. 25 (Xinhuanet) --?The great composers are hard to come by, but it’s even rarer when two are born in the same year. 2013 is the bicentennial anniversary of both German composer Richard Wagner and Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. On Friday evening, Beijing had a chance to discover the life of Verdi at a gala performance at the NCPA.
The NCPA is no stranger to the music of Verdi
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"I’m here because I have a lot of respect for Verdi’s work. I’m a big fan, and I’m also very interested to see his work performed by the so-called three Chinese tenors and two Chinese sopranos."
"I just wanted to see this fantastic place. It’s SO gorgeous! And I wanted to hear what the acoustics are like. And I’m also a Verdi fan, so it’s a three times’ a win!"
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"From Rigoletto to La Traviata, from Aida to Otello, you’ll probably see at least some of these names this year as opera houses across the world celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the patriarch of Italian music. For this special occasion, the NCPA has selected some pieces from 10 of Verdi’s operas. These works will be performed by 14 top singers from both China and overseas."
As soon as the houselights are dimmed, the audience is thrilled to discover a surprise cameo appearance by beloved actor Zhang Guoli. He’s been invited to pay homage by playing the part of a narrator
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The NCPA chorus starts the performance with Verdi’s Requiem. The powerful canto coupled with the explosion of color on stage, created by director, set and costume designer Hugo De Ana, captivates the audience. De Ana is a regular guest at some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, and acclaimed for his spectacular sets
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Accompanying the NCPA chorus is the China NCPA Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Lu Jia. The Chinese conductor has directed nearly fifty operas in Italy and Germany, and has been hailed by Italian music critics.
Joining the list of these masters are 10 singers from China and 3 from overseas. Fans are pleased to see Chinese sopranos Yao Hong, He Hui, and Chinese tenors Dai Yuqian, Wei Song
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For her first rendez-vous with the Chinese audience, Portugese soprano Elisabete Matos has chosen an aria from Verdi’s "Macbeth". The piece not only broke 19th-century Italian opera convention at the time, but also serves as a prime example of Verdi’s interest in humanity in his operas.
"Verdi’s doing a lot of pieces, through battle and love and drama
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During Verdi’s time, opera was no longer exclusive to the royal court. From "Macbeth" to "La Traviata", from kings and queens to common folk, the audience gets a look into the expressive and expansive landscape of Verdi’s emotional world.
"It’s something new for sure. A lot of us have never seen anything so complete. The production
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"The set design is beautiful. The chorus is impressive and really takes your breath away."
For everyone here, there is much to take away from Verdi’s music. And as lo.
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