Immersed for years in the ancient music manuscripts stranded overseas and murals of Dunhuang, Tan Dun recreated numerous ancient musical instruments of the Tang dynasty. Together with the Dunhuang Academy Ancient Music Consort he will take the audience thousands of years back to experience the restaging of The Vanishing Mogao Caves through ancient dance, vocal performances and mini-operas. On top of the world premiere presented in Paris last year, an addition of ancient music Tea Pickingwill debut on this stage.
Artistic Director: Tan Dun
Performers: Dunhuang Academy Ancient Music Consort (Zheng Meng, Liu Wenwen, Yang Bowen, Zhu Yunqi, Han Yan, Rong Chenchu), Chen Yining, Candice Chung, Hasibagen, Yong Jiangfan
The performance will run for about 1 hour and 15 minutes without intermission.
Programme of ‘Tea Culture’ Series and HKICH Month.