Buddha Passion

Buddha Passion

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Approx. 120 Minute Performance

1 Intermission

Oscar® and Grammy® Award-winning composer Tan Dun takes to the Orpheum podium to conduct the Canadian premiere of his epic choral work of love and compassion, Buddha Passion, inspired by Chinese and Sanskrit texts. Set at the foot of the Himalayas, witness the journey of a prince on the path of enlightenment and experience six stories from the life of the Buddha. Featuring orchestra, six percussionists, five vocal soloists, and a dancing pipa player — this promises to be a once in a lifetime musical event of overwhelming power and beauty.

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Tan Dun

Tan Dun Conductor

UBC University Singers and Choral Union

UBC University Singers and Choral Union Choir