Suzhou Ballet gives a modern touch to the 'Carmen' story
chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: September 18, 2014
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Suzhou Ballet premiered "Carmen" at the Grand Theater of Suzhou Culture & Arts Center, on Sept 13. It was the first modern version of the classic story in China, and the opening of the city’s Jinji Lake Arts Festival 2014.