This event is in the past.It took place on November 24, 2025 at Brower Center.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkDive into the enchanting world of 'The Monkey King' as composer Huang Ruo and musicologist Mary Ann Smart explore the fusion of Chinese folklore and Western opera. Discover how ancient traditions meet avant-garde sounds in this groundbreaking production.
Operatic innovation
Chinese-Western fusion
Musical conversation
Cultural exploration
Composing The Monkey King - San Francisco Opera’s World Premiere
Downtown Berkeley
Literature TalkLiterature TalkDive into the enchanting world of 'The Monkey King' as composer Huang Ruo and musicologist Mary Ann Smart explore the fusion of Chinese folklore and Western opera. Discover how ancient traditions meet avant-garde sounds in this groundbreaking production.
Operatic innovation
Chinese-Western fusion
Musical conversation
Cultural exploration
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