The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival In 2025: The Dream of a Concubine【Early Bird】Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Peace

The tragic love between Xiang Yu, who toppled the Qin Dynasty but lost his life in a battle against rival rebels, and his consort Yu Ji has been a favourite theme in plays, films and other art forms. The two’s bond was so strong that Yu Ji travelled with Xiang Yu to the battlefields.

The Dream of a Concubine adopts the perspective of Yu Ji as a witness of war and reimagines her longing for Peace. Through Qu Xiaosong’s contemporary orchestral arrangement of classical tunes, one journeys from the battlefield to a serene realm of peace and harmony.

Programmes:
King Chu Doffs His Armour　Ancient Tune Arr. by Qu Xiaosong

Bitter Lament Qu Xiaosong　Original Lyrics by Cai Wenji
Soprano: Lini Gong

Yuji’s Wish　 Qu Xiaosong
1. The Overlord Enters into Battle
2. The Song of Chu
Soprano: Lini Gong
3. The Sacrifice
4. Yuji’s Wish
Soprano: Lini Gong
5. Yuji’s Dream and Wish for Peace – The People’s Wish

- Seat would be assigned by presenter.