Overview
Creators
Music
Teaser
Under the artistic direction and conductor of Maestro Zheng Xiaoying, and stage direction by Wang Huquan, this monumental performance features a stellar cast of China’s finest vocal artists across generations. Internationally acclaimed opera stars—including Zhang Yalun, Peng Kangliang, Sun Li, Wang Kang, and Gu Wenmeng—bring Verdi’s timeless Western masterpiece to life through 'Western opera sung in Chinese' approach. With its grand ensemble and bold linguistic reinterpretation, the production offers audiences an immersive journey into the heart of this operatic legend, bridging cultures while honoring its classical essence.
Cast

Shu Ya
Conductor

Liu Yinlong
Juan Sheng

Feng Shuo
Zi Jun
Creator
Maestro Zheng Xiaoying spearheaded the revival of Chinese composer Shi Guangnan’s opera The Sadness (伤逝), securing the original manuscript with consent from the composer’s spouse, Hong Ruding. After meticulous restoration by conductor Chen Bing and composer Kong Lingwei—cross-referencing the 2003 recording Wisteria (紫藤花)—the work premiered in 2011 as a chamber ensemble adaptation in Xiamen. This revival reignites Shi Guangnan’s legacy, transforming a once-dormant masterpiece into a timeless treasure for new generations.
Composor
Shi Guangnan
Screen Writer
Han Wei/ Wang Quan
Artistic Director/Adaptation
Zheng Xiaoying
Musical Reconstruction
Kong Lingwei
Director
Zou Shuang
Stage Design
Tan Hua
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