Opera Sets Steal Show at Dream of the Red Chamber World Premiere

A lot was riding on the recent world premiere of the new opera Dream of the Red Chamber in San Francisco.

For China, the colorful retelling of the Chinese classic novel was a chance to present a beloved classic to a Western audience. For Western opera, it was a chance to add a fresh work to the repertoire.

The dazzling sets, soaring voices, skillful orchestration, fine chorus and dancers all came together to tell a dramatic and touching story. It was a sold-out run that generated mixed to positive reviews around the world.