Dance Drama: Farewell My Concubine
Updated: 2004-09-13

Dance Drama: Farewell My Concubine

Time: September 21,22, 2004

Venue: the Great Hall of the People, Zhejiang Province

Performance: the Shanghai Youth Dance Troupe

Based on the household historical episode taking place in 202 BC, "Farewell, My Concubine" depicts the tragic demise of Xiang Yu (known as Overlord of Conqueror) in the Chu-Han war and the heart-quaking love story between the Conqueror and his beloved concubine Lady Yu. The spectacular production by the top-notch Chinese artists successfully blends the Chinese traditional dance with martial arts, acrobatic fighting and contemporary ballet in addition to the equally varied musical score and scenery