Zhu Shaoyu: You and Me
About this event
Zhang Yimou, the renowned Chinese film director and winner of the Golden Globe Award (Red Cornfield, Red Lantern, Hero, House of Flying Daggers), stages his first Peking opera at the NCPA, spectacularly fusing the traditional and modern together for his production of You and Me. The result is an overwhelming feast for the senses. Lavish and colourful costumes, unique music composed and conducted by Zhu Shaoyu, and a world-class ensemble that features the greatest stars of the Peking opera - Meng Guanglu, Shi Yihong and Li Mingyan - turn You and Me into an unforgettable experience.
You and Me is based on the age-old tale from the Zuo legend “Lord Zheng defeats Duan in Yan” – a story about deceit and the power of filial love. Zhang Yimou recounts the story using stylistic elements of the Peking opera, which he in turn makes accessible for an entirely new audience.
A production of Accentus Music in Co-production with China NCPA Beijing
This stream is available to watch until December 31, 2023.
Programme
1. Production – approx. 140 min programme
Repertoire
Zhu Shaoyu: You and Me
The production was recorded live at National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing, in March 2014.
This event was recorded live at National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing, China.
Available until Sun, Dec 31, 2023
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