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National Ballet of China - Raise the Red Lantern
Published on Dec 13, 2012
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Genre: NCPA
Dates: January 18-19, 2013
Venue: Opera House of NCPA
Prices: 100, 180, 280, 400, 460, 520, 580, 680
Features: The ballet of Raise the Red Lantern - regard as the most representative ballet in China of the time. Good news, the National Ballet of China will presents it at Opera house of NCPA on January 18th-19th.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Figure-hugging Chinese cheongsam, a pallet of all the gorgeous colors you can imagine on a theatrical stage, breathtaking melodies, characteristic setting, close-knit arrangements of dancing movements and many more make Raise the Red Lantern a hit worldwide shortly after its debut. It creates great stir in the world ballet community and receives a shower of media praises across Europe. Thanks to it, the National Ballet of China was nominated for the British National Dance Award (the dance world's equivalent of the Oscars) for Best Foreign Dance Company.
Prologue
1920s, China. In a quiet courtyard, a young girl is forced into a bridal palanquin. She is going to be the second concubine of the master of the house. Before getting into the palanquin, she remembers her childhood lover – a young actor from a Peking opera group (Xi Ban).
Act I
In the joyful atmosphere of the wedding, the wife and the first concubine of the master welcome the second concubine into the family with complex emotional undertones. During the wedding night, despite her desperate resistance, the bride is finally overcome by her tragic destiny.
Act II
The master passes time with his wife and concubines by watching Peking opera and playing mah-jong. The second concubine sneaks out for a while to meet her former lover, the young actor. But their secret is discovered by the first concubine who has ulterior motives.
Act III
The two lovers continue their love affairs in secret. The first concubine tells the master about their affair. The master catches the two lovers who bravely confess without hesitation. The first concubine tries to use this occasion to renew her favor in the eyes of the master. However, she received a heavy slap on the face instead. Driven by depression, she grabs the lighting stick, which symbolizes the master's power over his household and lights all the red lanterns hanging in her yard. In great fury, the master orders his minions to execute the first concubine who dares to break his house law.
Epilogue
The two lovers and the first concubine are taken to the execution ground. Facing death, they forget their hostilities, and reconcile with each other. In tolerance and affection, they embrace together. Feudalism strangles their young life and beautiful love.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking From: Thursday, Dec 13, 2012
Booking Until: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013
Show Time: Jan 18-19, 2013 / 7:30pm
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
TICKET PRICES
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- 180
- 280
- 400
- 460
- 520
- 580
- 680
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