Beijing, November 9 (KCNA) -- Opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" was staged for guests of honor at Shiji Theatre in Beijing on Wednesday.

Invited to see the opera were Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China; Liu Yandong, member of the Political Bureau of the C.C., the CPC and State councilor; Li Yuanchao, member of the Political Bureau and head of the Organization Department; Li Jinai, director of the General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army; Cai Wu, minister of Culture; and other cadres of party, state and the army.

The opera won high acclaim from the audience as it fully embodied the demand of the original work and ensured high artistry.

A floral basket was conveyed to the performers to congratulate them.

Li Changchun asked to convey sincere thanks to leader Kim Jong Il for sending the troupe.

Noting that music, words of songs, stage backgrounds, acting of the performers, etc. are excellent, he went on:

The audience could hardly resist tears when watching the last scene of the opera.

The main woman character of the opera is very good at singing.

Dancing is peculiar in concept and marvelous in depiction.

Liu Yandong said she was attracted by the story of the opera and fascinated by the truthful acting of the performers and music in good harmony.

Li Yuanchao said the performance was spectacular and successful and showed its high artistry. It reflected the feelings of friendship between the peoples of the two countries, he added.

Cai Wu said: It is the first time that a foreign art troupe drew a lot of cadres of the party, state and army of China. I believe that the performance of opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" would contribute to developing Sino-Korean friendship.