Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. In addition to Chinese art, traditional dances, folk and pop songs from the Peking Opera, the Gala will include classic Western songs and three contemporary pieces by the City Ballet. For lovers of classical music, award-winning pianist Joanne Luk and violinist Ewald Cheung will showcase their talents, along with a string quartet presentation by the University of Alberta's Chamber Music Group. For tickets or more information, call ECAS at 909-8099. The ballet features Carla Risch Chaffin's brilliant scenery, exquisite costumes by Shannon Lovelace and is set to the breathtaking music of Giacomo Puccini's classic opera, Madame Butterfly.
Butterfly is a love story of passion, honour, devotion and ultimately, betrayal.
Inspired by Puccini's work, it tells the story of a beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with a dashing American sailor. She forfeits her family and religion for the sake of their marriage, but her husband's vision of a geisha does not allow him to see the real woman whose heart he holds. Student, senior and group discounts are available. World Web Technologies Inc.