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"Hu Bu Gui" is a masterpiece by the renowned playwright Feng Zhifen. Celebrated for years in the opera world, it features a tight-knit plot, vivid characters, elegant arias, and profound dramatic tension.
The story follows a loving couple, Pingsheng and Pinniang. Their love is sabotaged by Pingsheng's cousin and female cousin, who conspire with a doctor to falsely diagnose Pinniang with a terminal disease requiring isolation. While Pingsheng is away at war, his mother, Madam Wen, forces her daughter-in-law Pinniang to leave the family home. Pinniang fakes her death and goes into seclusion. Upon learning the truth, a heartbroken Pingsheng weeps at her grave, which moves his wife to reveal herself. Witnessing their unwavering, undying love, Madam Wen, the cousin, and the female cousin are filled with remorse, confess to their earlier plot against Pinniang, and Madam Wen finally allows the couple to reunite.
This production brings together a stellar cast of top-tier Cantonese opera artists from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, including:
This rare collaborative performance across the three regions is a must-see for all opera enthusiasts.
