Shows

Lanzhou Dance Troupe Dunhuang Dream

Date: Aug 5 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 60-500 yuan

Dunhuang Dream is a full-length Dunhuang-themed dance drama created and produced by Lanzhou Dance Troupe. It was performed for the first time in Beijing in April 2000 to mark the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Dunhuang Sutra Cave and the beginning of Dunhuang Studies. As of now, the dance drama has been performed for nearly 1200 times around the world and has won a number of awards in China. Lanzhou Dance Troupe was founded in 1970. It has performed over 10 pieces of full-length dance dramas, dance poems and suite dances, and appeared at over 500 grand evening parties.

Contact: 010-6655-0000

Awake Love Orchestra: Storytelling Music Journey by Awake Projects, Sweden

Date: Aug 5-6 - 2:30 pm/7:30 pm

Venue: Beijing Comedy Theater

Price: 60-300 yuan

Awake Projects team derives from different performing disciplines and arts all over Scandinavia, Europe, USA and even from Australia. The team is dedicated to their art and at the same time are willing to explore unknown territory and develop through learning from each other. As Robert Wilson said, "The Love Orchestra offers a unique experience combining folk, choral, gypsy, pop and classical music whilst performing with a powerful interconnectedness, offbeat humor and a rare sweetness that is mesmerizing, entrancing and transforming. They work with cello, guitars, keyboard and a range of percussion but it is their voices with their harmonies and an extraordinary vocal range that draws you in and never lets you go."

Contact: 010-6655-0000