“A Story of Two Celestials in the Mortal World” by Ko Lai Sum Cantonese Opera Troupe
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Description
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“A Story of Two Celestials in the Mortal World” is one of the classic repertories of renowned Cantonese virtuosi Fung Wong Nui and So Siu-tong, but has not been staged since the 1970s. Some fifty years later, thanks to Ko Lai, a disciple of Fung Wong Nui, the only known extant script of the play has been recovered. After some editing and adaptation, this revived opera can now be staged again for Cantonese opera lovers.
Inspired by the biographical story of the Tang dynasty Empress, Wu Zetian, “A Story of Two Celestials in the Mortal World” is a Cantonese opera of grand scale with a mythological theme including reimagined historical figures in the setting of the imperial court. The story starts with Lu Gaitian declaring herself as monarch. She falls in love with Li Yi, the second crown prince. Li pretends to work alongside Lu. The Prime Minister, Hu Renzhi, is determined to help Li. Li gets his way, rushes straight to the Royal Palace and Lu is besieged by Li.
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$120
$320
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