3 die for love in hi-tech opera
LOVE, the main theme of Chinese American Tan Dun's multi-media opera "The Gate," binds the drama's three main characters together.
Greek tragedy leaves actors speechless
EURIPIDE' classic Greek tragedy "Electra" is about a woman who murders her husband and is then murdered by her son.
Stage
Long March The Beijing Zhanyou Ensemble will present a "Long March" show today and tomorrow at Shanghai Grand Theatre, featuring many song and dance programmes. Time: 7:15pm Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 80-280 yuan Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 Guest musicians Lin Chaoyang, first violin of the popular "Beijing Quartet" and Zhang Xiaoxue, a Chinese conductor living in Germany, will team up with the Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra tomorrow at Shanghai Concert Hall. Time: 7:30pm Place: 523 Yan'an Road E. Admission: 20-80 yuan Tel: 6386-9153 History drama Shanghai Drama Arts Centre will stage its new version of "Shang Yang" on March 11 and 12 at Shanghai Grand Theatre. Shang Yang was a famous reformer in Chinese history who lived 2,500 years ago. Time: 7:15pm Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 80-220 yuan Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 Red Mansions The Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra will team up with the chorus of Shanghai Opera House to stage a symphony concert "The Dream of the Red Mansions" at Shanghai Grand Theatre on March 14. It will be conducted by Wang Yongji and feature soloists Qian Huili, Shan Yangping and Qian Liya. Time: 7:15pm Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 80-280 yuan Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 ‘The Nutcracker' The National Ballet of China will make its China premiere of its China edition of "The Nutcracker" at Shanghai Grand Theatre on March 24 and 25 to the live accompaniment of the Central Ballet Orchestra. Time: 7:15pm Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 100-300 yuan Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702
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