The national dance drama HUA Mulan is adapted according to the Chinese folk songs in the Northern dynasties (439-581). It tells the story of a young girl who grows up to a heroic woman. She disguises herself as a man to join the army instead of her father and accomplishes the mission successfully. Also, she pursues love peace and freedom. The dance drama integrates the modern stage technology elements, creating a storyline about self-discovery and self-identity.

 

 

China National Opera House Symphony Orchestra is a national opera house subordinate to the Ministry of Culture founded in 1952. It consists of the Song and Dance Troupe, the Chorus and the Symphony Orchestra and the Stage Design Department.

 

As a famous Chinese symphony orchestra, the China National Opera House Symphony has performed many Chinese and foreign operas. Besides opera, the orchestra also performs symphony works of modern and contemporary composers.

 

 

Ningbo Song and Dance Theatre Co. Ltd (formerly Ningbo Song and Dance Troupe), was founded in 1990. Since its founding, it has performed in Germany, South Korea, Belgium, Japan, Madagascar, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Russia, etc.

 

Ningbo Song and Dance Theatre Co. Ltd stick to the simultaneous development of both fine drama creation and performance market expansion. This company has created and rehearsed many dramas, such as dance dramas The River All Red, The Red Dowry: A Girl’s Dream, etc.

 

 

 

Directors & Choreographers: Zhou Liya, Han Zhen

Playwright: Zhu Hai

Composer: Du Ming

 

Hao Ruoqi & Xia Tian