“Although it features a mixture of traditional Shaanxi tunes and modern opera, the singing, acting, music and stage effects all go very well with each other. The whole piece is very integrated, while not lacking fashionable elements,” said Xu Peidong, composer of "Su Wu, the Shepherd. "

Shaanxi’s Performing Arts Group is also known for the Chinese opera classic White Haired Lady. Combined with two previous operas based on two other historical figures, Zhang Qian and Sima Qian, the troupe’s plan has been to create a complete Han Dynasty Trilogy.

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