The Macau Bride
composer: Xiaogang Ye
Large Scale of Dance Drama in four acts, op. 34
for alto, male voice (pop vocal) and orchestra
Dedication: for the Macau Reunification to Mainland China
Premiere: March 10, 2001 Macau, Cultural Centre (CN) · Huang Quichen, Qin Gao; Li Nan, Maria · Shanghai Symphony Orchestra; Macau Chamber Orchestra · Macau Cultural Center Ballet and Dance Group (scenic performance)
Orchestra instrumentation: 3 · 3 · 3 · 3 - 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 - S. (5 Spieler) - Hfe. - Str. -
Altstimme, Männerstimme, Chor
Cast of characters: Qin Gao - Maria - Tanzgruppe
Publisher: Schott Music
Duration: 88' 0''
Year of composition: 2001
Edition: full score
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The libretto of The Macau Bride was written by the renowned Macao writer Choi San and choreographed by Ying Eding. The dance drama which was commissioned by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government in 2000 and premiered at the 12th Macao Arts Festival 2001, narrates the love story of the Chinese sailor Qin Gao and the Portuguese damsel Maria, the daughter of his captain. After she has been kidnapped by pirates, Qin Gao and the other sailors set off impulsively to rescue her regardless of their own safety. Assisted by his men and native Africans, Qin is able to vanquish the pirates and finally marry his beloved Maria.
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