On March 26 (18.30) the second round of the series of presentations of major Italian opera houses held by Maestro Giuseppe Cuccia, consultant for the Western Opera of the NCPA will take place at the Italian Institute of Culture in Beijing. The cultural context, the history, the composers and the artistic relevance in the world scene of the Regio Theatre in Turin and Regio Theatre in Parma will be at the centre of the conversation. Giuseppe Cuccia is an artistic consultant for the Western opera of the NCPA. After a prolific career in Italy and abroad, especially in artistic direction, production, and management of prestigious theatres and festivals (Teatro Bellini in Catania, Teatro de la Maestranza di Siviglia, Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Teatro Lirico of Cagliari, "El Greco" Festival of Toledo) he has been the consultant for the Western opera of the NCPA since 2011.