Tang Xianzu s The Peony Pavilion from the Ming Dynasty is an epitome of Chinese opera. It tells the mystical story of Du Liniang dying for her love, and of her coming back to life. It is a song in praise of love and life, touching the hearts of every young generation for four hundred years. It is a show that can never be taken off stage. Professor Kenneth Pai gave new life to this romantic story. He called for artistic talents from China s mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, scripted the Young Lovers Edition, and produced a brand new show. Young performers, in the same age as the story s main characters, play the leading roles. The original 55 scenes are condensed to 27; while the essence and the entirety of the original opera are preserved, modern stagecraft and techniques as well as artistic elements are added. These new features attract a new generation of audience and introduce them to the experience of Chinese cultural art forms. - This DVD covers the three books stage play with total of 27 scenes; with synopses and subtitles in Chinese (traditional and simplified Chinese) and English; - 80 minutes records of behind-the-scene tidbits and sidelights, covering the creative work process, rehearsals, tour performances, celebration of the 100th performance, as well as interviews on significant personages; - A complimentary exquisite photo album contains over 30 stage photos taken by famous photographer Hsu Pei-Hung.
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