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The First Emperor

Chinese composer Tan Dun’s epic opera features legendary tenor Plácido Domingo as Emperor Qin, who founded an empire that would survive for 2,000 years. Tan Dun’s music is a fascinating mix of East and West, and the monumental production is by revered Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou (Raise the Red Lantern and House of Flying Daggers) with costumes by designer Emi Wada (Kurosawa’s Ran).

English
  • Originally Aired January 13, 2007
  • Runtime 215 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Tan Dun - composer Writer
Plácido Domingo Guest Star
Paul Groves Guest Star
Elizabeth Futral Guest Star
Tan Dun - conductor Director