Classic play still thrills audiences

It also incorporates traditional Chinese instruments like the pipa and flute, in dialogue with the symphony orchestra. The stage design is based on minimalist Chinese aesthetics, with Ming Dynasty-style costumes and poetic set designs throughout, preserving a sense of historical weight while providing a modern visual impact.

Led by renowned director Zhang Manjun and featuring composer Wu Xiaoping and Pan Lei, with Luo Zhou and Wang Jingyi as the playwrights, the production gathers soprano Wang Qiangshuang, and tenor Wang Qian.