Hear Zhang Qianyi’s “Lan Huahua” this weekend on Classical IPR on Saturday at 1 p.m.

This modern Chinese opera blends traditional Chinese elements with contemporary themes, and features performances from Zhao Lili and Guan Zhijing in a production conducted by Zhang Guoyong.

COMPOSER: ZHANG Qianyi

LIBRETTO: ZHAO Daming

VENUE: National Centre for the Performing Arts Opera House

PRESENTING COMPANY: National Centre for the Performing Arts Opera, Beijing, China

CAST:

LAN Huahua: ZHAO Lili

Lord ZHOU: GUAN Zhijing

Ganyang: XUE Haoyin

Luotuozi: ZHANG Yingxi

LAN Huahua’s Father: LIU Songhu

Matchmaker: HAO Miao

ENSEMBLE: NCPA Chorus and Qingdao Symphony Orchestra

CONDUCTOR: ZHANG Guoyong

Approx. Length: TBA

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