CPAA 飞扬艺术团will present the very best works, entitled "Eternal Moon River 千秋明月照山河", from Artistic Director Yong Yao 姚勇's 25-year choreography career to be present in San Jose and San Francisco. This production is a true East-meets-West innovative presentation of 21st century, given CPAA's unique approach to integrating the essence of traditional Chinese culture with contemporary artistic expression. The production will also be the fourth collaboration of CPAA and Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley. The collaboration has been praised by critics as seamless and world-class.
Eternal Moon River weaves ancient and modern music, western ballet and Chinese dance, and the joys and sorrows of people in different times and regions. With the cast of 30 Chinese dance and 16 ballet superb dances from CPAA and BSJSV, CPAA's 15th anniversary gala performance is certainly one of the most beautiful and vibrant productions ever created in Silicon Valley. It will be a treat for audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the entire Bay Area.
The program consists of dances created in different years by Master Yao:
The Prince And The Goddess 洛神 1984
The undying love between prince Zao and the goddess of river Lou in the 4th century
Yellow River 黄河 1988
The mighty Yellow River is revered as the cradle of Chinese civilization
Moon Aloft 月儿高 1996
A princess dances to music composed by emperor Tang in the 7th century
Moon reflection on Crystal Spring 二泉映月 2006
A ballet drama based on the moving love story of the blind folk musician Ah Bing in early 20th century.
Children of the dragon 龙的传人 2006
1.3 billion people of 56 nationalities call themselves children of the dragon
Performing dates and prices:
Nov 19, 2006 7:30pm $25, $40, $60, $100(VIP)
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Dec 03, 2006 7:30pm $25, $38, $50, $100(VIP)
San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts Theater
For purchasing tickets or getting more information,
please call : 408-202-3784
(You will get group discount 20% off regular price if you mention you get info from creaders.net .)
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