Dream of The Red Chamber (Yue Opera in Concert)
红楼梦 （清唱越剧）

27 Feb 2010, Sat 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
PRICE $38*, $48, $68
Limited concessions for students, NSF & senior citizens
在籍学生、国民服役人员及乐龄人士优惠票有限: $27*

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Description:
Within the grounds of two aristocratic households, two young cousins – heir-to-be Jia Baoyu and motherless Lin Daiyu whose frail beauty belies a razor-sharp intelligence and gift for poetry – fall in love. But family scheming leads to Baoyu being tricked into marrying another cousin, Xue Baochai. And as Daiyu’s heart breaks and fails, the family’s fortunes also begin to crumble.

Indeed, the tragic tale of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu amidst the ruination of a noble family in a flawed feudal system, as told in 18th century literary masterpiece, Dream of the Red Chamber, has entranced millions for almost 250 years. So dramatically moving is its tale that it has been made into countless hit movies, TV dramas, plays and operas, including a Yue opera well-loved through the decades not just for its story but for its music.

Now hear some of the most lyrical and popular arias from the Yue opera Dream of the Red Chamber rearranged by Xu Jian Qiang and performed by Shanghai’s renowned “Prince of Yue Opera” Zhao Zhi Gang (as Baoyu) and accomplished opera artists Fang Ya Fen (as Daiyu) and Sun Yong Qing (as Baochai), accompanied by the Victoria Chorale helmed by chorus master Nelson Kwei and the acclaimed Singapore Chinese Orchestra led by Maestro Tsung Yeh.

Come revisit this hugely popular classic anew and experience its drama and beauty through the magic of music.

With English & Chinese surtitles

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