Tea:  A Mirror of Soul
Composed by Tan Dun
English libretto by Tan Dun and Xu Ying
February 19, 21m, 24, 26 & 28m, 2010

The lights dim. The first sounds are that of water… softly and rhythmically being poured, playfully splashing at its surface… a wake of gentle ripples cascading from each hypnotic sound. As the stage becomes visible, we see three illuminated basins on the stage, with women glowing softly in the reflected light as water dances beneath their touch.

And so begins the journey of Tan Dun's Tea, a feast of the elements, a contemporary opera that marries Western lyricism and Asian influence in a breathtaking union. The story of a monk who recounts his journey to find the ancient book of Tea with the woman he loves, this exciting 21st Century opera enjoyed critical acclaim in Tokyo and Europe.  With only one previous production in the United States, Tea receives its much-anticipated East Coast Premiere in Philadelphia.  Composer Tan Dun, winner of both an Oscar® and a Grammy® Award for his score to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, conducts the opening weekend, with the acclaimed sets and costumes created for the American Premiere in Santa Fe.

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Schedule Details:
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. 
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. 
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

Estimated Running Time: 2 hours