Life丨Singing Tolstoy's praises

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In a remarkable fusion of artistic vision and cultural exchange, the classic Russian literary masterpiece War and Peace is being re-imagined as a Chinese musical. This ambitious project by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing marks the first time that the famous novel by Leo Tolstoy is given a musical adaptation on the Chinese stage. It will premiere at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre on Dec 20 and runs until Dec 29, vice-president of the national center Zhang Yao, announced during a news conference in Beijing on Nov 20.Leading cast members also appeared at the conference, and gave a performance of Great Comet , a song from the musical. ▲ A rehearsal of the first musical commission War and Peace by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's full-length novel of the same title, at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre. Based on the iconic work, it will premiere on Dec 20 in the capital. China Daily A distinguished team of artists, ………………………………