'Mozart-L'opera Rock' rocks Beijing with anticipation

The musical follows the life story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from age 17, using both original pop-rock compositions and music composed by Mozart.

The musical starts with the young, Mozart and then uses rock music to introduce the opportunities and difficulties he encountered as he struggled to earn acknowledgement in the world of music.

From his hometown, Salzburg, to Mannheim, and from Paris to Vienna, his musical talent led him to break free from the prejudice people held towards German operas and the limitations of his time. He devoted his whole life to music. While Salieri won the title of choirmaster of the Imperial Chapel, Mozart won immortal respect in the eye of history.

The musical was a sensation when it premiered on Sept 22, 2009 in Paris. It later went on tour in France, Japan, Korea, Ukraine and Russia, attracting audiences from all age groups because of its classical and modern artistic style, becoming a global phenomenon.

With an engaging narrative, vivid characters and breathtaking costumes and stage design, the musical will debut at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Feb 22 and will run until March 10.