Transferred to film by Karel Reisz, with music by Michael Nyman, the cinematic framing of the image loses this sense of theatricality.

ECONOMIST: Modern drama

Usually known for classic productions such as The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, The Dream of the Red Chamber is a collaborative effort, with choreography by Wang Xin Peng, artistic director of Germany's Ballet Dortmund, and a musical score written by Oscar-winning composer Michael Nyman and performed by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta.

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