symphony: Director Chen Xinyi remade the Western classical music into a drama depicting the Long March. "It is not a clumsy pairing, according to Xinhua China. The symphony fits the theme quite well," said Yu Rongjun, who scripted the drama. A Chinese rendition of 19-century Austrian composer Gustav Mahler Six Symphony will make its debut at the event. He said skillful use of Western music to explain China revolutionary history bridges Chinese and Western cultures. "It sets the ground for deep cross-cultural dialogue on humanity," Yu said. Wang Jun, chief executive of China Shanghai International Arts Festival, said the festival aims to present Chinese elements on a global stage. "Our means of expression are becoming richer, freer, and more diversified," he added. Among the 50 pieces of works contain those of music masters like Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky and Dmitri Dmitriyevic Shostakovich, ballet "A Midsummer Night Dream," and popular Chinese play "Fayuan Temple." Arts from Russia, Hungary, Czech, Israel, Qatar, Egypt -- countries grouped under the framework of China Belt and Road Initiative were specifically featured.
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