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Image Description: A drawing of a dragon boat with five individuals paddling and one woman standing on the bow of the boat listening to music overtop of a background of sketched flames, mountains, the moon, and the skyline of Toronto, all in light pastel colours.
Artwork by Gracia Lam Mark
A beautiful new opera performed on Toronto’s waterfront celebrating the origin of Dragon Boat racing.
In ancient China, poet and politician Qu Yuan dedicated his whole life to the King and the Chu kingdom until exile changes his world forever. In present-day Toronto, Chinese-Canadian Xiao Lian yearns for liberty and independence while her father desperately tries to hold her close. Reaching across time the Dragon Boat drum beats to the rhythm of their hearts as both Qu Yuan and Xiao Lian struggle with the power of love and the desire for freedom.
Experience this operatic celebration of Chinese tradition with a Canadian backdrop, soaring music, and magical storytelling. Created by the world-renowned team behind Soundstreams’ The Weaving Maiden and Tapestry Opera’s smash-hit Iron Road including accomplished Chinese-Canadian composer Chan Ka Nin and award-winning playwright and librettist Mark Brownell. Directed by Tapestry Opera’s Artistic Director Michael Hidetoshi Mori.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu5hqRH8UPg
How to Experience Dragon’s Tale
Content Information: Plot details will be revealed. (Spoiler alert!)
Composed by Chan Ka Nin Directed by Michael Hidetoshi Mori Libretto by Mark Brownell Music Direction by David Fallis Featuring Soundstreams' Choir 21
For more information on Dragon’s Tale, click HERE
