The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto《梁祝小提琴协奏曲》

The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto《梁祝小提琴协奏曲》

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Set in 3rd/4th century China, the Butterfly Lovers tale tells of Zhu Yingtai, the daughter of a wealthy merchant who allowed her an education, disguising herself as a boy to join classes undetected. Her best friend in boarding school is the poor scholar Liang Shanbo; they are attracted to each other and become sworn brothers in a sexually ambiguous romance. Zhu’s father eventually recalls her home for marriage to a wealthy merchant. Liang pays Zhu a visit at her family mansion and to his greatest surprise discovers his sworn brother is really a girl. Liang asks to marry Zhu, but she is already betrothed and to break that would bring shame upon the family. Liang

Film Provided by Singapore Symphony and Chloe Chua - Classical Violinist