The Opera The Regret for the Past

The opera The Regret for the Past highlights the spirit of Juan Sheng and Zi Jun who dared to oppose feudal ethics and reveals the weaknesses of intellectuals as well. To mark the 100th birthday of Lu Xun, it was adapted by playwrights Wang Quan and Han Wei from the novel of the same name by Lu Xun, with the music composed by Shi Guangnan. It was first performed by China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater in 1981.