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Farewell at Chuihong: Tang Yin

Shaanxi Grand Theatre, Opera Hall, Xi An, China
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Important Info
Type: Show
City: Xi An, China
Starts at: 19:30
Acts: 2
Intervals: 1
Duration: 1h 55min

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast
Creators
Composer: Zhang Qu
Choreographer: Li Shibo
Dance company: and Dance Drama Theater China National Opera
Overview

Farewell at Chuihong: Tang Yin is an original Chinese dance drama by the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater based on the life of the renowned Ming Dynasty painter, poet, and calligrapher Tang Yin. Through expressive choreography and poetic stage imagery, the production explores his journey of artistic brilliance, personal hardship, and spiritual resilience.

Farewell at Chuihong: Tang Yin is a large-scale original Chinese dance drama inspired by the life of Tang Yin (1470–1524), one of the most celebrated painters, poets, and calligraphers of the Ming Dynasty. Moving beyond the popular image of Tang Yin as a carefree romantic scholar, the production presents a deeply human portrait of an artist whose life was shaped by ambition, injustice, love, friendship, and resilience.

Centered on the symbolic Chuihong Bridge, the dance drama traces Tang Yin's journey from a brilliant young scholar through the devastating imperial examination scandal that destroyed his political ambitions, his relationship with Shen Jiuniang, his friendship with renowned literati including Wen Zhengming, and his eventual spiritual awakening through art. Rather than following a strictly chronological narrative, the production unfolds through poetic memories, emotions, and symbolic imagery, blending historical events with expressive contemporary storytelling.

Directed by Li Shibo, the production combines classical Chinese dance, contemporary choreography, ink-painting-inspired stage design, multimedia projections, and an original musical score by Zhang Qu. Elegant visual aesthetics and emotionally rich choreography transform Tang Yin's life into a powerful meditation on creativity, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of Chinese culture.

Venue Info

Shaanxi Grand Theatre - Xi An
Location   6X56+MJC, Cien W Rd, 曲江商圈 Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, 710063

Shaanxi Grand Theatre is a modern performing arts venue in Xi’an, China, featuring world-class opera, ballet, musicals, symphony concerts, and theatrical performances. It is one of the leading cultural landmarks in Northwest China.

Shaanxi Grand Theatre is a premier performing arts center located in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. As one of the most important cultural venues in the region, it presents a diverse program of international and Chinese productions, including opera, ballet, musicals, symphonic concerts, drama, and traditional performances.

The theatre complex includes several professional performance spaces, with the main Opera Hall designed for large-scale productions and featuring advanced stage technology, excellent acoustics, and modern audience facilities. The venue regularly hosts renowned Chinese and international artists, orchestras, ballet companies, and touring productions, making it a key destination for performing arts in Xi’an.

With its contemporary architecture and comprehensive facilities, Shaanxi Grand Theatre serves as a major platform for cultural exchange and artistic development in Western China.

Important Info
Type: Show
City: Xi An, China
Starts at: 19:30
Acts: 2
Intervals: 1
Duration: 1h 55min
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