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Friday, November 30, 2012

Deceptive Cadence

The Peony Pavilion: A Vivid Dream In A Garden

A garden serves as the stage in the opera.

November 30, 2012 Peony Pavilion is one of China's most famous operas, but uncut performances of this romantic 16th century work can take more than 22 hours. An adapted version of the dream-like opera will take place at the Metropolitan Museum.

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