Taipei Li-Yuan Peking Opera: Three Excerpts of Peking Opera

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Presented by Foundation for Chinese Cultural Heritage

Taipei Li-Yuan Peking Opera Theatre proudly presents Peking Opera Neo-Classics from Taiwan featuring Maestro Bao-Chun Li—a spectacular blend of singing, dance, Chinese kung fu, and acrobatics unlike anything found in any other operatic form!

Farewell My Concubine

Farewell My Concubine is a highlight of classical Chinese opera, showcasing love, tragedy, and the devotion between a king and his favored concubine during the ancient Warring States period.

The Little Cowherd and The Wench

This light-hearted musical piece tells the story of a little boy who, while tending his herd of cows, meets a little girl from the next village. They dance, sing lovers’ duets, and share heartfelt confessions.

The Golden Falcon

Golden Falcon is the tale of forbidden love between a golden falcon and an angel, who choose to continue their affair despite opposition—even after one is forcefully banished from Heaven.

Performed in Chinese with English subtitles.

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