Tickets for Shaanxi Song and Dance Theater's "Tang Dynasty Music and Dance" performance

• "Classic Reproduction, Recreating the Grandeur of the Prosperous Tang Dynasty" is rooted in the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty, deeply exploring elements such as court music and dance, and folk art. From the choreography of music and dance, costumes and makeup, to stage design, it comprehensively recreates the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Whether it is the elegant court music or the lively and agile folk songs and dances, they all authentically showcase the magnificent atmosphere of the Great Tang.
• "Diverse Arts, Showcasing the Charm of Tang Rhyme" The women's group dance "White Ramie Dance" displays the gentle and graceful beauty of Jiangnan women with its flowing long sleeves and light dance steps; the men's group dance "Vajra Warriors" is strong and powerful, shaping the image of mighty warriors through dynamic body movements, forming an artistic effect of both strength and softness with the women's dance. The women's group dance "Tage" vividly recreates the joyful scene of people singing and dancing in the Tang Dynasty, full of life; "Rainbow Feather Dress Dance," as the pinnacle of Tang Dynasty music and dance, features dancers in magnificent costumes, with light and graceful dance steps, vividly presenting the ethereal beauty of floating immortal sleeves.
• "Ancient Charm, New Sounds, Reappearance of Millennial Elegant Music" The sheng solo "Spring Oriole's Song" delicately depicts the melodious and pleasant chirping of spring orioles with the unique timbre of the sheng; the suona ensemble "Date Picking" is joyful and festive, full of rich folk life; Chang'an drum music "Ducks Quarreling" and "Tigers Grinding Teeth" use various percussion instruments such as drums, gongs, and cymbals, and through changes in rhythm and timbre, vividly simulate the interesting scenes of ducks playing and tigers growling, making one feel as if they are there.
• "Ingenious Choreography, Creating an Audio-Visual Feast" The program sequence and transitions are meticulously designed, with alternating gentle and elegant dances and instrumental solos, creating a relaxed and balanced viewing rhythm; and through grand group dances like "Great Tang Ritual Music," the entire performance is brought to a climax, showcasing the magnificent momentum of the Great Tang, with all nations coming to pay tribute and its prosperity. On stage, music and dance are perfectly integrated, and lighting and scenes complement each other, bringing a soul-stirring audio-visual feast to the audience.
• "Cultural Inheritance, Demonstrating National Confidence" As China's first classical court music and dance, "Imitation Tang Music and Dance" carries profound cultural heritage and historical memory. For more than forty years, through the inheritance and innovation of five generations of artists, it is not only the protection and inheritance of Tang Dynasty music and dance art but also an important window to showcase China's excellent traditional culture to the world, demonstrating the Chinese nation's cultural confidence and artistic charm.
• "VIP Exclusive, Tea Fragrance Accompanies Elegant Music" VIP seat purchasers can enjoy exquisite tea. During the performance, while enjoying the melodious Tang music and graceful dances, sip fragrant tea, relax your body and mind, and let the tea fragrance intertwine with the artistic charm of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, upgrading the viewing experience from visual, auditory to taste, and enjoying an elegant and pleasant cultural journey.
• "Imitation Tang Music and Dance" consists of "Huaqing Yan," women's group dance "White Ramie Dance," sheng solo "Spring Oriole's Song," women's group dance "Tage," men's group dance "Vajra Warriors," women's group dance "Wild Goose Pagoda Buddha Light," suona ensemble "Date Picking," women's group dance "Rainbow Feather Dress Dance," Chang'an drum music "Ducks Quarreling" and "Tigers Grinding Teeth," and the dance "Great Tang Ritual Music."
• "Imitation Tang Music and Dance" gathers the strengths of dances from various dynasties, integrating poetry, lyrics, songs, and odes with wind and string instruments, blending bells, drums, zithers, and lutes with light songs and dances, and incorporating the essence of many ethnic minorities and foreign cultures along the Silk Road in the Western Regions, fully reflecting the prosperous scene and customs of the Tang Dynasty, where all nations paid tribute and ethnic groups mingled. It was included in the "Third Batch of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shaanxi Province" in 2013.
• Based on a large number of historical materials and research results, it embraces an open, inclusive, and integrated mindset. The stage presentation imitates the unique forms, repertoires, styles, and rhythms of Tang Dynasty music and dance to enhance the formal beauty and ceremonial sense of the music and dance art. As an intangible cultural heritage of Shaanxi Province, "Tang Music and Dance" integrates music, dance, poetry, song, painting, and costumes. The names, genres, and paradigms of the programs are all derived from verifiable Tang Dynasty grand music, scattered music, seated music, standing music, soft dances, and vigorous dances found in historical records such as "Old Book of Tang," "New Book of Tang," "Tang Huiyao," "Complete Tang Poems," "Jiaofang Ji," and "Yuefu Zalu."
• "Imitation Tang Music and Dance" gathers the strengths of dances from various dynasties, integrating poetry, lyrics, songs, and odes with wind and string instruments, blending bells, drums, zithers, and lutes with light songs and dances, and incorporating the essence of many ethnic minorities and foreign cultures along the Silk Road in the Western Regions, fully reflecting the prosperous scene and customs of the Tang Dynasty, where all nations paid tribute and ethnic groups mingled. It was included in the "Third Batch of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shaanxi Province" in 2011.
• "Huaqing Palace" was the place where Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Concubine Yang watched performances and met with civil and military officials. Its scale was magnificent and splendid, with a majestic aura, and under the performance of ancient instruments, it expressed the prosperous and brilliant momentum of the Tang Dynasty.
• "White Ramie Dance" is a folk dance recorded as early as the Jin Dynasty and became even more popular in the Tang Dynasty. The dancers' long sleeves were sewn with white ramie. When dancing gracefully, the agile swaying of the long sleeves was like colorful clouds chasing the moon, beautiful and elegant, hence the name "White Ramie Dance."
• "Spring Oriole's Song" Legend has it that during Emperor Taizong of Tang's ceremony to enthrone the crown prince, a yellow oriole flew by, which was considered an auspicious sign. Therefore, the music official was ordered to compose a celebratory piece, hence the name. This piece is joyful, clear, and melodious, and is one of the representative works of Tang Dynasty music and dance.
• "Tage" Young girls come singing and dancing in the spring breeze, and the dance depicts the scene of ancient girls longing for a happy and beautiful life.
• "Vajra Warriors" Masked dances were recorded in ancient China and were very popular in the Tang Dynasty. This dance expresses the Tang people's desire for a peaceful life by expelling plague ghosts and overcoming evil.
• "Wild Goose Pagoda Buddha Light" The dance depicts the Wild Goose Pagoda in ancient Chang'an during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, bathed in Buddha's light, bringing great wisdom and auspiciousness to the people of that time, ensuring national peace and prosperity for generations.
• "Date Picking" is selected from folk instruments, and the suona's unique sound expresses the joyful self-entertainment of old and young gathering together during the harvest season, depicting a family's happy scene of a bountiful harvest.
• "Rainbow Feather Dress Dance" is one of the most famous court dances of the Tang Dynasty. Legend has it that Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was skilled in music. One day, he dreamed of a fairyland in the Moon Palace, witnessing many fairies in beautiful cloud-like costumes dancing and singing in the sky. After waking up, he composed the music and entrusted it to his beloved concubine Yang Guifei to choreograph.
• "Ducks Quarreling" and "Tigers Grinding Teeth" are two percussion pieces. The former is inspired by Xi'an drum music, and the latter by folk drum music from Weibei. The pieces vividly portray the lively and interesting squabbling of ducks and the majestic posture of a tiger moving with the wind.
• "Great Tang Ritual Music" showcases the unprecedented prosperity and grand national style of the Great Tang through solemn and magnificent celebration scenes and colorful music and dance performances, demonstrating the charm and style of Eastern music and dance culture.

Theater Address: Shaanxi Song and Dance Grand Theater, No. 161 Wenyi North Road, Beilin District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province Theater Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 09:00~22:30 Performance Time: 19:30 in the evening Ticket check-in 30 minutes before the performance. Please arrive approximately 1 hour before the performance to process ticket redemption. Redemption Method: Go to Shaanxi Song and Dance Grand Theater and provide the name used when placing the order on Klook official to redeem your entry.