8. Li Bai

Premiere: 2017

China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater

Dance drama Li Bai reveals the inner world of the great poet Li Bai through his conflicting choices and trade-offs he has made during major key junctures of his life. The drama highlights Li's passion, talent and boldness and portrays his struggle between his devotion to contribute to the rule of the country and his wish to retreat and enjoy the beauty of nature.

The dance drama Li Bai also brings to life the scenery, dance and music of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), showing typical artistic aesthetics from ancient China.