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“Red Flag”

Title (English): “Red Flag”
Title (Chinese): 《红旗》
Title (Romanization): “Hong qi”
Description: In 1963, members of the Central Opera and Dance Drama Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) were sent to North Korea to learn the Korean dance drama Red Flag (红旗). They premiered the full work in Beijing in 1963. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of the Japanese Colonel.
Date: 1963

“Red Flag”

Title (English): “Red Flag”
Title (Chinese): 《红旗》
Title (Romanization): “Hong qi”
Description: In 1963, members of the Central Opera and Dance Drama Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) were sent to North Korea to learn the Korean dance drama Red Flag (红旗). They premiered the full work in Beijing in 1963. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of the Japanese Colonel.
Date: 1963

“Red Flag”

Title (English): “Red Flag”
Title (Chinese): 《红旗》
Title (Romanization): “Hong qi”
Description: In 1963, members of the Central Opera and Dance Drama Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) were sent to North Korea to learn the Korean dance drama Red Flag (红旗). They premiered the full work in Beijing in 1963. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of the Japanese Colonel.
Date: 1963

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) at the center in black playing the role of Yan Matai (晏玛太). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) at the center in black playing the role of Yan Matai (晏玛太). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) on the far right playing the role of Yan Matai (晏玛太). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) on the right playing the role of Yan Matai (晏玛太). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) playing the role of Yan Matai (晏玛太). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) playing the role of Yan Matai (晏玛太). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) playing the role of Liu Lichuan (刘丽川). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

“Dagger Society”

Title (English): “Dagger Society”
Title (Chinese): 《小刀会》
Title (Romanization): “Xiaodao hui”
Description: In 1961, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) learned the dance drama Dagger Society (小刀会), originally premiered by the Shanghai Experimental Opera Theater (上海实验歌剧院) in 1959. Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) playing the role of Yan Matai (晏玛太). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1961

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) fifth from the right in the second row as Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙) during the curtain call.
Date: 1957

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) on the right playing the role of Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙). The other character portrayed here is Liu Yanchang (刘彦昌). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1957

“Dream of Red Mansions”

Title (English): “Dream of Red Mansions”
Title (Chinese): 《红楼梦》
Title (Romanization): “Hong lou meng”
Description: In 1981, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Chinese classical dance drama Dream of Red Mansions (红楼梦), based on the famous Chinese novel. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Jia Zheng (贾政) and Chen Ailian (陈爱莲, b. 1939) played the role of Lin Daiyu (林黛玉).
Date: 1981

“Dream of Red Mansions”

Title (English): “Dream of Red Mansions”
Title (Chinese): 《红楼梦》
Title (Romanization): “Hong lou meng”
Description: In 1981, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Chinese classical dance drama Dream of Red Mansions (红楼梦), based on the famous Chinese novel. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Jia Zheng (贾政) and Chen Ailian (陈爱莲, b. 1939) played the role of Lin Daiyu (林黛玉).
Date: 1981

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) at front right playing the role of Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙) during the curtain call. On the far left we see Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) as Third Sacred Mother (三圣母). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1957

“Dream of Red Mansions”

Title (English): “Dream of Red Mansions”
Title (Chinese): 《红楼梦》
Title (Romanization): “Hong lou meng”
Description: In 1981, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Chinese classical dance drama Dream of Red Mansions (红楼梦), based on the famous Chinese novel. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Jia Zheng (贾政) and Chen Ailian (陈爱莲, b. 1939) played the role of Lin Daiyu (林黛玉).
Date: 1981

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) on the right playing the role of Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙). The other character portrayed here is Chen Xiang (沉香). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1957

“Dream of Red Mansions”

Title (English): “Dream of Red Mansions”
Title (Chinese): 《红楼梦》
Title (Romanization): “Hong lou meng”
Description: In 1981, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Chinese classical dance drama Dream of Red Mansions (红楼梦), based on the famous Chinese novel. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Jia Zheng (贾政) and Chen Ailian (陈爱莲, b. 1939) played the role of Lin Daiyu (林黛玉).
Date: 1981

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) on the left playing the role of Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙). The other character portrayed here is Chen Xiang (沉香). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1957

“Dream of Red Mansions”

Title (English): “Dream of Red Mansions”
Title (Chinese): 《红楼梦》
Title (Romanization): “Hong lou meng”
Description: In 1981, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Chinese classical dance drama Dream of Red Mansions (红楼梦), based on the famous Chinese novel. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Jia Zheng (贾政) and Chen Ailian (陈爱莲, b. 1939) played the role of Lin Daiyu (林黛玉).
Date: 1981

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) on the left playing the role of Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙). The other character portrayed here is Chen Xiang (沉香). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1957

“Dream of Red Mansions”

Title (English): “Dream of Red Mansions”
Title (Chinese): 《红楼梦》
Title (Romanization): “Hong lou meng”
Description: In 1981, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Chinese classical dance drama Dream of Red Mansions (红楼梦), based on the famous Chinese novel. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Jia Zheng (贾政) and Chen Ailian (陈爱莲, b. 1939) played the role of Lin Daiyu (林黛玉).
Date: 1981

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) in the back right playing the role of Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙). The other character portrayed here is Chen Xiang (沉香). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1957

“Precious Lotus Lantern”

Title (English): “Precious Lotus Lantern”
Title (Chinese): 《宝莲灯》
Title (Romanization): “Bao lian deng”
Description: In 1957, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered what is considered China's first full-length Chinese classical dance drama, Precious Lotus Lantern (宝莲灯). Here, we see Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) on the left playing the role of Grand Immortal Pili (霹雳大仙). The other character portrayed here is Chen Xiang (沉香). The Ensemble revived this work in 1978.
Date: 1957

“Sword”

Title (English): “Sword”
Title (Chinese): 《剑》
Title (Romanization): “Jian”
Description: In 1980, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered a Chinese classical dance drama called Sword (剑). Inspired by the Gansu Song and Dance Ensemble's 1979, Flowers and Rain on the Silk Road (丝路花雨), it is set in the Middle East. In this work, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) and Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) played the leading roles. It was made into a film in 1982.
Date: 1980

“Sword”

Title (English): “Sword”
Title (Chinese): 《剑》
Title (Romanization): “Jian”
Description: In 1980, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered a Chinese classical dance drama called Sword (剑). Inspired by the Gansu Song and Dance Ensemble's 1979, Flowers and Rain on the Silk Road (丝路花雨), it is set in the Middle East. In this work, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) and Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) played the leading roles. It was made into a film in 1982.
Date: 1980

“The Shore of Jade Lotus Pond”

Title (English): “The Shore of Jade Lotus Pond”
Title (Chinese): 《碧莲池畔》
Title (Romanization): “Bilianchi pan”
Description: In 1957, the Central Experimental Opera (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the small-scale Chinese classical dance drama The Shore of Jade Lotus Pond (碧莲池畔), based on the Chinese legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Golden Cow Star (金牛星).
Date: 1957

“The Shore of Jade Lotus Pond”

Title (English): “The Shore of Jade Lotus Pond”
Title (Chinese): 《碧莲池畔》
Title (Romanization): “Bilianchi pan”
Description: In 1957, the Central Experimental Opera (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the small-scale Chinese classical dance drama The Shore of Jade Lotus Pond (碧莲池畔), based on the Chinese legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Golden Cow Star (金牛星).
Date: 1957

“Sword”

Title (English): “Sword”
Title (Chinese): 《剑》
Title (Romanization): “Jian”
Description: In 1980, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered a Chinese classical dance drama called Sword (剑). Inspired by the Gansu Song and Dance Ensemble's 1979, Flowers and Rain on the Silk Road (丝路花雨), it is set in the Middle East. In this work, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) and Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) played the leading roles. It was made into a film in 1982.
Date: 1980

“Sword”

Title (English): “Sword”
Title (Chinese): 《剑》
Title (Romanization): “Jian”
Description: In 1980, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered a Chinese classical dance drama called Sword (剑). Inspired by the Gansu Song and Dance Ensemble's 1979, Flowers and Rain on the Silk Road (丝路花雨), it is set in the Middle East. In this work, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) and Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) played the leading roles. It was made into a film in 1982.
Date: 1980

“Sword”

Title (English): “Sword”
Title (Chinese): 《剑》
Title (Romanization): “Jian”
Description: In 1980, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered a Chinese classical dance drama called Sword (剑). Inspired by the Gansu Song and Dance Ensemble's 1979, Flowers and Rain on the Silk Road (丝路花雨), it is set in the Middle East. In this work, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) and Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) played the leading roles. It was made into a film in 1982.
Date: 1980

“Sword”

Title (English): “Sword”
Title (Chinese): 《剑》
Title (Romanization): “Jian”
Description: In 1980, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered a Chinese classical dance drama called Sword (剑). Inspired by the Gansu Song and Dance Ensemble's 1979, Flowers and Rain on the Silk Road (丝路花雨), it is set in the Middle East. In this work, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) and Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) played the leading roles. It was made into a film in 1982.
Date: 1980

“Sword”

Title (English): “Sword”
Title (Chinese): 《剑》
Title (Romanization): “Jian”
Description: In 1980, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater 中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered a Chinese classical dance drama called Sword (剑). Inspired by the Gansu Song and Dance Ensemble's 1979, Flowers and Rain on the Silk Road (丝路花雨), it is set in the Middle East. In this work, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) and Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) played the leading roles. It was made into a film in 1982.
Date: 1980

"Princess Wencheng"

Title (English): "Princess Wencheng"
Title (Chinese): 《文成公主》
Title (Romanization): “Wencheng gongzhu”
Description: In 1979, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1979

“Hatred”

Title (English): “Hatred”
Title (Chinese): 《幽恨》
Title (Romanization): “Youhen”
Description: In 1987, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) presented the Chinese classical dance drama, Hatred (幽恨), in which Fang Bonian (方伯年, b. 1936) played the role of the mythic Chinese demon exorcist Zhong Kui (钟馗).
Date: 1987

"Princess Wencheng"

Title (English): "Princess Wencheng"
Title (Chinese): 《文成公主》
Title (Romanization): “Wencheng gongzhu”
Description: In 1979, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1979

50th Anniversity of the Dance Drama Ensemble

Title (English): 50th Anniversity of the Dance Drama Ensemble
Title (Chinese): 舞剧团建团五十周年
Title (Romanization): Wuju tuan jiantuan wushi zhou nian
Description: In 2006, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its Dance Drama Ensemble.
Date: 2006

"Princess Wencheng"

Title (English): "Princess Wencheng"
Title (Chinese): 《文成公主》
Title (Romanization): “Wencheng gongzhu”
Description: In 1979, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1979

”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“

Title (English): ”Dancers of the Tongque Stage“
Title (Chinese): 《铜雀伎》
Title (Romanization): “Tongque ji”
Description: In 1985, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) premiered the Han-Tang Chinese classical dance drama Dancers of the Tongque Stage (铜雀伎), choreographed by Sun Ying (孙颖 b. 1929). In this piece, Fang Bonian (方伯年 b. 1936) played the role of Cao Cao (曹操). This is considered the first major work of Han-Tang style Chinese classical dance.
Date: 1985

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