July 9 and 10, 2019 at RONACHER
“The Diary of John Rabe” is a touching piece of contemporary Chinese history. The work stands for universal humanism and is an expression of deep gratitude for the rescue of hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians during the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-38 by a small group of international residents of Nanking, led by German businessman John Rabe.
The Jiangsu Center for Performing Arts presents “The Diary of John Rabe” for the first time on a European tour.
“The strength of the opera lies in Tang Jianping's score, which has real emotional depth with subtle quotations from Bach.”
(Financial Times)
- Symphony Orchestra of the Jiangsu Performing Arts Group
- Suzhou Symphony Orchestra
- Choir and Dance Ensemble of the Jiangsu Performing Arts Group
- Musical Director: Xu Zhong
- Director: Mo Zhou
Chinese opera in 2 acts with German surtitles
Duration: 7:30 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. (25-minute intermission after the first act)
