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Chen Ailian performing for soldiers at the Laoshan frontlines

Title (English): Chen Ailian performing for soldiers at the Laoshan frontlines
Title (Chinese): 陈爱莲慰问老山前线
Title (Romanization): Chen Ailian weiwen Laoshan qianxian
Description: Throughout the Maoist period, it was common for state-sponsored performance ensembles to perform visiting tours for soldiers. Here, we see Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1939) performing at the Laoshan frontlines in Yunnan.
Date: 1980s

"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 premiered a new dance drama based on the story of Princess Wencheng. Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1939) performed the role of Princess Wencheng.
Date: 1979

"Red Flag"

Title (English): "Red Flag"
Title (Chinese): 《红旗》
Title (Romanization): "Hong qi"
Description: In 1963, the China Experimental Opera Theater (later the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater) sent its dance ensemble to North Korea to study the North Korean dance drama "Red Flag." Here, Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1963) performs in this piece.
Date: 1963

"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 premiered a new dance drama based on the story of Princess Wencheng. Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1939) performed the role of Princess Wencheng.
Date: 1979

"Dream of Red Chambers"

Title (English): "Dream of Red Chambers"
Title (Chinese): 《红楼梦》
Title (Romanization): "Honglou meng"
Description: In 1981, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater premiered a new dance drama based on the famed Chinese novel Dream of Red Chambers. Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1939) performed the role of Lin Daiyu.
Date: 1981

"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 premiered a new dance drama based on the story of Princess Wencheng. Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1939) performed the role of Princess Wencheng.
Date: 1979

Congo River is Roaring

Title (English): Congo River is Roaring
Title (Chinese): 《刚果河在怒吼》
Title (Romanization): "Gangguo He zai nuhou"
Description: In 1965, the China Opera and Dance Drama Theater (中国歌剧舞剧院) presented the full-length dance drama Congo River is Roaring (刚果河在怒吼), commemorating the Congo Crisis and the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. Chen Ailian (陈爱莲, b. 1939) performed in this piece.
Date: 1965

"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 premiered a new dance drama based on the story of Princess Wencheng. Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1939) performed the role of Princess Wencheng.
Date: 1982

"Nishang Priest Dance"

Title (English): "Nishang Priest Dance"
Title (Chinese): 《霓裳羽衣舞》
Title (Romanization): “Nishang yuyi wu"
Description: In 1980, Chen Ailian (陈爱莲 b. 1939) staged a namesake performance showcasing works from her dance career. This is one of the works included in this performance.
Date: 1980

“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. The Ensemble revived this work in 1978. Here, we see Zhao Qing (赵青, b. 1936) and other cast members meeting with Deng Yingchao after the revived performance in 1978.
Date: 1978

”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) 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

“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

“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

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