Significance of the Dragon’s Tale
A Tapestry Opera and Soundstreams co-production, co-presented by Luminato
Festival Toronto and the Harbourfront Centre
Dragon’s Tale is an operatic celebration of Chinese tradition with a Canadian backdrop, soaring music, and magical storytelling. In ancient China, poet and politician Qu Yuan dedicated his whole life to the King and the Chu kingdom until exile changes his world forever. In present-day Toronto, Chinese-Canadian Xiao Lian yearns for liberty and independence while her father desperately tries to hold her close. Reaching across time, the Dragon Boat’s drum beats to the rhythm of their hearts as both Qu Yuan and Xiao Lian struggle with the power of love and thedesire for freedom.
Created by the world-renowned team behind Soundstreams’ The Weaving Maiden and Tapestry Opera’s smash-hit Iron Road including accomplished Chinese-Canadian composer Chan Ka Nin and award-winning playwright and librettist Mark Brownell. Directed by Tapestry Opera’s Artistic Director Michael Hidetoshi Mori. Dragon’s Tale is a world premiere performed on Toronto’s Waterfront with an Asian-led production team and an all-Asian cast.
All seating is general admission. Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the performance for the best seats. This is a free outdoor public performance on Toronto’s waterfront: please dress for the weather and bring layers for cooler evenings next to the water.
Accessible tickets can be booked using the Luminato Access Concierge service by Emily Maxwell by email at emaxwell@luminato.com or by phone at (437) 776-1569.
All performances are at Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage. Please allow additional time to reach the venue.
DRAGON’S TALE
Dragon’s Tale is the story of an immigrant father and his Chinese Canadian daughter. She uncovers an ancient story while trying to resolve her troubled relationship with her father. Dragon’s Tale bursts with soaring music, song and storytelling, spanning continents and generations.
Created by the world-renowned team behind Tapestry Opera’s smash-hit Iron Road, composer Chan Ka Nin, one of Canada’s most accomplished Chinese-Canadian composers, and award-winning playwright and librettist Mark Brownell. Directed by Tapestry Opera’s Artistic Director, Michael Hidetoshi Mori, with Musical Direction by David Fallis.
Co-produced with Soundstreams. Co-presented by Luminato Festival Toronto & Harbourfront Centre.
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