Raise the Red Lantern

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

Madam Zhao Ruheng, the Artistic Director of the National Ballet of China since 1994, tells us about the company’s critically acclaimed production of Zhang Yimou's "Raise the Red Lantern."

Events:
Raise the Red Lantern will be performed:
Tuesday, Oct 11th through Saturday, October 15th at 7:30pm
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: $20, 40, 60, 70
Call 718.636.4100 or visit www.bam.org

Music: "Raise the Red Lantern" soundtrack (by Zhao Jiping) -- #1 and 4 (Milan)

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