Guangzhou Ballet's Mei Lanfang -- American Premiere
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94720)
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- $32.00 - $68.00
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- $16.00 - $34.00*
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All offers for Guangzhou Ballet: Mei Lanfang have expired.
The last date listed for Guangzhou Ballet: Mei Lanfang was Sunday October 21, 2007 / 3:00pm.
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6 Goldstar Member Reviews
Mimi
I had tears in my eyes most of the performance - it was stunningly beautiful!Written on Oct 22 2007
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MP
The costumes were beautiful and performance was intimate.Written on Oct 22 2007
Great international ballet experience in our own backyard.
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Mary Geong
I enjoyed the ballet. However, it got somewhat confusing as to who is dancing the women roles.Written on Oct 22 2007
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Doug
Minimal staging which served to enhance the true purpose of the event - the excellent dancing and costumes.Written on Oct 22 2007
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More Information About Guangzhou Ballet: Mei Lanfang
Website
http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/presents/season/2007/dance/gb.php
Description
Formally organized in 1994, the Guangzhou Ballet has already produced over a dozen accomplished programs embracing both Western classics and original ballets based on Chinese themes. The company has participated in memorable collaborations with the Chinese National Opera; performed before cheering audiences in Cuba, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, and Canada; and won awards from the Paris, Moscow, and Helsinki international dance competitions.
For its Berkeley visit, the ensemble will present its full-length production of Mei Lanfang, an inspired work based on the life of the legendary Peking Opera performer who shaped the art of Chinese theater for generations. Mei Lanfang has been praised internationally for its elaborate sets and costumes, as well as its captivating score by Liu Tingyu and the innovative choreography of Fu Xingbang and Zhang Dandan (the group's artistic director).
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