Tenor Dai Yuqiang. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
La Traviata, the classic opera in three acts by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, will be staged by the music school of Zhengzhou University, Henan Art Center and Beijing Poly Theater Management Company, with 10 shows running from Nov 20 to 29.
Gathering artists including tenor Dai Yuqiang, the head of the music school of Zhengzhou University, director Wu Yin and conductor Tian Guanghao, the opera production will gather young Chinese singers and the newly founded choir Zai Yu, which consists of amateur music lovers.
A choir featuring 80 amateur singers initiated by the music school of Zhengzhou University was announced in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Sept 19. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
"The opera gathers students and teachers from the music school of Zhengzhou University, which will be managed by a professional theater company, appealing to the public," says Dai.
"It will help our students learn more about the audience and the market, better preparing them for their future careers."
As for the newly founded choir, initiated by the music school of Zhengzhou University and managed by the Henan Poly Art Center Management Company, Dai adds that conductor Wu Lingfen will serve as the artistic director and composer Li Zhongdang will be the director. After rounds of auditions, 80 amateur music lovers, picked from more than 200 people, became members of the choir.
