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Arts Centre Melbourne presents
The Peony Pavilion
A Ballet in Two Acts and Six Scenes
After their triumphant season in 2009 with Raise the Red Lantern, The National Ballet of Chinaare returning to Melbourne in an Australian-exclusive season of one of China’s most famous classical love stories. Described as China’s Romeo and Juliet, The Peony Pavilion will be performed in the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne from 15–18 March 2012.
The Peony Pavilion is a deeply romantic tale of the power of love over death that dates back to the Ming Dynasty. Written at almost the same time William Shakespeare was penning his own classic,The Peony Pavilion remains one of China’s most cherished stories. With magnificent sets, exquisite costumes and a full corps de ballet, The Peony Pavilion is a large-scale choreographic fusion of western classical ballet and traditional Chinese dance.
Making its European debut to sold-out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival, The Peony Pavilion promises to be one Melbourne’s dance highlights of 2012. The performance is also making its Australian debut in the official Year of Chinese Culture in Melbourne.
Directed by Li Liuyi (Beijing People’s Art Theatre) with original music by acclaimed composer Guo Wenjing, costumes by Academy Award winning designer Emi Wada, choreography by Fei Bo and featuring the superb dancers of The National Ballet of China, the travelling company also features a large-scale orchestra, the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra.
The National Ballet of China, the only Chinese national ballet company, was founded in 1959 and is based on the finest traditions of Russian classical dance. It has become renowned both for its outstanding productions of the traditional classics and for its inspired blending of Chinese culture and history with classical western elements.
“China’s equivalent of Romeo and Juliet….stands out as a captivating original”
**** The Guardian
Feng Ying – Artistic Director
Li Liuyi – Adaptor and Director
Guo Wenjing – Composer, Music Arrangement and Orchestration
Fei Bo – Choreographer
Zhao Ruheng – Producer
Michael Simon – Stage and Lighting Designer
Emi Wadi – Costume Designer
Han Jiang – Lighting Designer
Zhang Yi - Conductor
Tickets $89 - $159. Groups and concession prices available.
www.artscentremelbourne.com.au, 1300 182 183 or the Arts Centre Box Office
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