Dream of the Red Chamber Updates 2024
As the dates for the UMN Opera Theatre’s world premiere of a chamber orchestral version of Dream of the Red Chamber draw near, CHF held a series of Updates to keep our many devoted donors and members informed.
Michael Anthony on Dream of the Red Chamber
Veteran music critic Michael Anthony has written extensively on one Dream Project since the first dinner meeting on Aug. 11, 2011. Now thirteen years later he gives his insider’s view in two long articles...
Previews, Reviews and Reflections
The world premiere of a chamber verison of Dream of the Red Chamber has attracted much press attention in the Twin Cities. Star Tribune music critic ROb Hubbard...
Overheard at Ted Mann Theater
Several weeks before the scheduled dates of Nov. 21-24 for the world premiere of the new chamber version of Dream of the Red Chamber, guest artists began arriving in the Twin Cities. First to arrive were choreographer Zhongmei Li and her three principal dancers from NYC to begin intense rehearsals with local dancers who would be filling out various roles in the Opera...
Ruminations on Dream of the Red Chamber in the 21st century
Invitation from CHF: The recent premiere of a chamber version of Dream of the Red Chamber has elicited a wide range of comments and reactions from our diverse attendees. One in particular, JiJun He, was moved to send his deeply felt ruminations to us. We are touched by his erudition and have decided to share his perspectives with you, in the hopes that you, in turn, will...
Opening Night Gala Celebration of Dream of the Red Chamber
Dear Friends,
Please join us in celebrating the UMN Opera Theatre’s world premiere of a new chamber orchestral version of Dream of the Red Chamber and enjoy the comfort of having reserved seating at Ted Mann Concert Hall where seating for all performances is General Seating!
Program and Details are as follows:
Date and Schedule:
Saturday, November 23rd
Special Ticket Offers for Performances on Nov. 21 & 22
CHF Evenings at Dream of the Red Chamber
Special additional $10 discount per ticket on already discounted ticket price of $20 for students and seniors 62+; Deadline: while supply lasts.
To book tickets, go to: www.tickets.umn.edu/UMTE/Online/...
2024 Supporting Organizations of Dream of the Red Chamber
CHF is delighted that many organizations have decided to join our pledge in bringing wide awareness of this world premiere production by UMN Opera Theatre, and to encourage attendance especially among students. They will be listed here, as well as in the premiere program of the November UMN production...
Letter to Our Community 2024
Excitement is rapidly building towards the November opening of the UMN Opera Theatre’s world premiere production of a new chamber orchestral version of Dream of the Red Chamber. At CHF we can hardly contain ourselves, to see the project we initiated and funded fifteen years ago finally coming home...
Dream of the Red Chamber Updates 2024
As the dates for the UMN Opera Theatre’s world premiere of a chamber orchestral version of Dream of the Red Chamber draw near, CHF held a series of Updates to keep our many devoted donors and members informed...
Synopsis and Director’s Notes 2024
Long ago, during the construction of Heaven, a Stone was left behind and nurtured a beautiful Crimson Pearl Flower with sweet dew for 3000 years, which she repaid with a lifetime of tears. The Stone and the Flower longed to fulfill their love by living as mortals on Earth, although they were warned against taking this path by a mysterious Taoist Monk...
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