MY NAME IS DING XIANG


The story of Ding Xiang, a martyr who died at the age of 22 during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), has been adapted into a ballet by China's most renowned contemporary dancer and choreographer, Yabin Wang. With this production The Suzhou Ballet Theatre will mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of Communist Party of China and pay tribute to the martyrs.



Director/Choreographer: Yabin Wang
Music: Szymon Brzoska
Performed live by Suzhou Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Chen Xieyang
Costume Designer: Qi Zhang

Suzhou Ballet Theatre, June 2021