Tenor Placido Domingo was generously praised by director Zhang
Yimou for his dedication to the upcoming opera The First
Emperor.
Zhang Yimou said in an earlier interview that Domingo has made
great efforts in learning Chinese culture and singing his role as
an ancient Chinese emperor and that the big-name star encouraged
everyone with his enthusiasm.
Directed by acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou and composed
by Tan Dun, the opera is slated to premiere in New York this
Thursday.
Director Zhang Yimou said
in an interview that Domingo has made great efforts in learning
Chinese culture and singing his role as an ancient Chinese emperor
and that the big-name star encouraged everyone with his
enthusiasm.
Tenor Placido Domingo was generously praised by director Zhang
Yimou for his dedication to the upcoming opera The First
Emperor.
Zhang Yimou said in an earlier interview that Domingo has made
great efforts in learning Chinese culture and singing his role as
an ancient Chinese emperor and that the big-name star encouraged
everyone with his enthusiasm.
Directed by acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou and composed
by Tan Dun, the opera is slated to premiere in New York this
Thursday.
(Shanghaidaily.com December 20, 2006)
