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Farewell My Concubine (modern opera)

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Encyclopedia of Contemporary Chinese Culture - Page 1012 Edward L. Davis - 2012 Among his most famous film scores are those for Raise the Red Lantern (1991), To Live (1993) and Farewell My Concubine (1993). He is also a noted composer for the concert stage. Son of the painter Zhao Wangyun, Zhao
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To Westernize the opera, Xiao Bai worked with famed librettist Wang Jian. Together, the two artists developed a new "Western-style" production distinct from traditional "Beijing-style" opera (incorporating instrumental music, vocal performance, pantomime, dance and acrobatics). This version of
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China National Opera House Performance: Farewell My Concubine
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For other uses, including the film, the Peking opera, see
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Farewell My Concubine

Xiao Bai
Wang Jian
China National Opera House
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Farewell My Concubine
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