Ballet "Peony Pavilion" debuts in Beijing
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Source: CCTV.com
05-03-2008 09:54
Another famous opera is also in the spotlight. "Peony Pavilion", the literary masterpiece by Ming dynasty writer Tang Xianzu, is one of the most famous tales of ancient China. It's traditionally been performed by Kunqu opera. Now, the National Ballet of China has created it afresh as the classic becomes a ballet.
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"Peony Pavilion", the literary masterpiece
by Ming dynasty writer Tang Xianzu, is one
of the most famous tales of ancient China.
(sina,com) |
"Peony Pavilion", is a tale about "dreams" and "love". And it was performed for the first time as a ballet at Beijing's Tianqiao Theater, Thursday night.
Du Liniang, is the daughter of an official. Liu Mengmei, is a scholar. They meet in their dreams and there, fall in love. The girl dies from lovesickness for the man of her dream. Years later, when the scholar visits the place where the girl is buried, her soul returns and the lovers come together in a reunion.
The tale was written by Tang Xianzu over four hundred years ago. It has captured the hearts of countless audiences all over the world.
Renowned composer Guo Wenjing is responsible for the soundtrack, which set a modern tone for the ballet drama.
Guo Wenjing, Composer, said, "I blended Kunqu opera, western classical music and my own composition for the score. I think the Chinese classics can be adaptable to more things."
The National Ballet of China adapted the ancient classic. Avant garde scriptwriter Li Liuyi created the poetic narrative. Composer Guo Wenjing blended Chinese opera.
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"Peony Pavilion", the literary masterpiece by Ming dynasty
writer Tang Xianzu, is one of the most famous tales of
ancient China.(Fiel photo) |
Western classical music and his own composition for the score. The entire production, from the traditional costumes, to its elements of Western ballet comes to life on a modern set. It gives a new interpretation of the immortal love tale.
The ballet "Peony Pavilion" is the latest Chinese classic adapted and performed by National Ballet of China. Earlier it had done a similar adaptation on "Raise the
Red Lantern". "Peony Pavilion" will run at Tianqiao Theater for seven consecutive nights. For ballet lovers and fans of the "Peony Pavilion", it's a prime ticket during the May day holiday.
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The tale was written by Tang Xianzu over four hundred years ago.
It has captured the hearts of countless audiences all over the
world. |
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Red Lantern". "Peony Pavilion" will run at Tianqiao Theater
for seven consecutive nights. |
Editor:Yang Jie
