San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry
The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera
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Visually arresting moments in lanterns and silk, and Huang Ruo’s haunting soundscapes, bring to life ancient Chinese creation myths in Basil Twist’s production
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Huang Ruo’s `The Monkey King' to get world premiere at San Francisco Opera on Nov. 14
Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King,” based on an episode from the 16th century Chinese novel “Journey to the West” in which a primate born from stone acquires supernatural powers and seeks immortality, will be given its world premiere by the San Francisco Opera on Nov. 14
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