Li YuGand is 40 yrs old and a treasure of the Traditional Chinese Opera specializes in Female Roles. This performance is the story of an Emperor -Dimash ,and Li Yugang who plays the role of his favorite Concubine, Dimash is having to force his love into committing suicide, and this is their last meeting... Classic story and you miss half of the performance when you don't understand the story!

So ! I'll help you on some points : first, the chairs is all about the original story. Drunken Concubine is a story about the concubine getting rejected by the emperor, so she gets drunk to help her despair. Sadly drunk, she goes to see the emperor and ask again for his love, the emperor angry sent her to death. If I am wrong,correct me. Dimash represents the emperor : the chair is golden , the wealth with the demonstration of luxury. However Li Yuang has a more simple chair with curves (curves symbolizing the woman's body) and the red , symbolizing honor in China but also blood. Next the costumes, Dimash has a everyday look because I see the emperor as having more freedom and being more natural than the concubine. Which needs to be well dressed in front of the emperor, so Li Yuang is so well dressed. Side Note : Li's shoes are very wide because Dimash is tall so to not show the gap between the heights. Last but not least vocal facts : despite not being usual for occidental ears this nasal voice is very commun is chinese opera and Li has a high voice because he does female roles in chinese opera. The vocal fry is here for Drama because it is the order to sent the concubine to death. First part was all of my intepretation based on the facts (you said) without the story. Sorry for my english , I'm french and writing this at 2AM.

Li's style compliments Dimash's well when you hear it the 3rd and 4th time around lol. The issue really is we listen with our western comprehension of things.

I think that this is by far the best Dimash duet as Li is so different. They match beautifully in the Diva Dance end, fusion of the Eastern and Western world.

This is a very unique performance. Dimash is playing the male role, and Li is the female. It’s a very interesting story they are telling. Li is a very famous “ nan dan” performer in the Peking Opera. He plays female roles. You should watch some of his performances, he is amazing. I personally really liked this video. Thanks for another wonderful reaction. I’ll be waiting to see you on Friday.🎼🎶🎤❤️

MATTHEW DEAR!......THANKS for your reactions to Dimash!!!!.....Li Yugang This perform is in Shanghai Spring Festival at China. This song is musical conversation between Emperor (Dimash at golden chair) and a Concubine (Li Yugang) Mr Li is a 41 years old and very famous Chinese traditional opera singer and He perform female parts. In this song Dimash crazy high note is F#7 ( Dolphin note)....and His low crazy note in this song is E1(growling). New range is E1 to D8. Amazing Harmonies. Dimash C#6 in the top end. Greetings from a Mexican Dear! 🇰🇿🇲🇽🇰🇿

Yas! This is a great performance. Another blend of cultures and genres.

If you want to hear the most insane harmonies and duet listen to Dimash and Wu Tong- Jasmine Flower. It is mind blowing as usual i mean its Dimash ❤❤

Спасибо, Мэтт. Ваши реакции это отдельный спектакль, за которым очень интересно наблюдать. Димаш, как всегда, трогает за самое сердце и поражает разум.

Русскоязычным - спасибо за поддержку Мэтта и за то, что вы здесь для Димаша! Большое спасибо за то, что вы здесь!

Screaming! MV and Idol Hits 🙏🙏🙏 Glad to have you back!!

When Dimash sing with anybody, He always did it great, He sings so many song with other Chinese singer, and always done it so good, I enjoy this one as well, thanks.

Great performance. DIMASH always is AMAZING. Thanks

Another ohhh my gosh Dimash wednesday!!!!!! ¡¡¡Olééé!!!

Not my favorite but I have to say Dimash can sing anything. His magnificent voice is so versatile & extraordinary. Thanks Matt for your great reaction. ❤️🥰🇨🇦

Спасибо за активную реакцию. СПААААСИБО ОЧЕНЬ ОЧЕНЬ ИНТЕРЕСНО И ОЧЕНЬ ИНТЕРЕСНО ФЕНОМЕНАЛЬНО. СУПЕР ГЕНИАЛЬНЫЙ ГОЛОС ДИМАША ХОЧЕТСЯ СЛУШАТЬ И СЛУШАТЬ. ВАМ ОГРОМНОЕ СПАСИБО ЗА АКТИВНОСТЬ. СПАСИБО ЗА АКТИВНУЮ РАБОТУ. ВЫ ОЧЕНЬ ТРУДОЛЮБИВЫЙ И ДОБРЫЙ МОЛОДОЙ ЧЕЛОВЕК.

When you get a chance, this recently came out and I've been playing it on loop ever since. It's just... Oh man, I find it to be SO beautiful!!! Dimash on CCTV-1 "Classic Wings" - "Thousands Of Miles A Common Dream"

а разница слышна, при всем том что Ли явно обладает потрясающими вокальными данными - голос Димаша отличается кристальной чистотой и резкостью, четкостью (лично у меня возникает ассоциация с алмазным стеклорезом или лазером). Google translation : but the difference is audible, despite the fact that Li clearly has amazing vocal abilities - Dimash’s voice is crystal clear and sharp, precise (I personally associate with a diamond glass cutter or a laser).

I love your reactions, you make me very happy, I'll just say thank you very much 🙏💞💖💓🇲🇽🇰🇿

Dimash vocal range now is 7 octaves and one semi tone. From C#1 - D8. But this is what Dimash shows to us,in reality probably much wider.

East vs. West versions of "classical" training. Very distinctive differences in the voice. Great reaction. Glad to see you back.

This presentation was made in January this year at the Welcome Gala of the new year that's why the typical red and gold festive colors in china in these festivities.Drunken concubine narrates in dialogue the tragic love story between a famous concubine of the Chinese imperial court (Li yu Gang in female role) and the emperor (Dimash in the male role) that's why in the stage the thrones the luxurious of the emperor and the discreet concubine. Not only is the combination of styles when interpreting they also assume a role according to history. They mix it with Diva Dance, but they return to retake the history of Drunken concubine as a dialogue. In the story (not in the video) the concubine dies poisoned like result of the intrigues of the court. They tell us a sad love story in a masterful way with wailing voices. A spectacular harmony with two different styles: the traditional Chinese opera (in the Chinese opera it was forbidden for women to participate and those roles were played by men) and the contemporary. Greetings from Nicaragua. 🇳🇮

👍👍👍💕💕💕👍👍👍💕💕💕 DIMASH IS STUNNING. NO LIMIT TO HIS TALENT.👍👍👍💕💕💕👍👍👍💕💕💕👍👍👍💕💕💕

Awesome reaction!! You should react to Notre Dame. Dimash sings it with another Kahzikstan opera singer. It’s so soooo good!!!

That's chair is where Super Dimash really belongs.

Love this performance. It’s mesmerizing. I try to keep understanding the Chinese opera background of Li’s. He’s been doing that a long time.

Классная футболка, отличная реакция. Всегда жду с нетерпением

yeeeeeey!!!!!! this is my favourite version of Diva Dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cannot wait!!!!’ :):):):)🥛🥛🥛🥛

Один из моих самых любимейших реакционеров...Мэтью..спасибо большое. что ты просто есть..

Спасибо за реакцию. Love Dimash, love you.

The musical discourse between the emperor and the concubine around the whistle tone is stunning. I actually love the whining, pleading tone of Li's in response to Dimash's authoritative staccatos reinforced by the whistle as he sends her off into death/suicide. Brilliant! Thank you all below for the informative background explanations.

🤴🤴King Dimash 🤴🤴 Both of them really amazing 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

Thank you for your reaction! Dimash has a very beautiful Chinese song "Thousands of Miles". Please make a reaction to it.

Yay! Excited, i'm glad you are back👏😄 Hope you do Screaming MV + Idol Hits live next😊 Just a recommendation that you might not see: When you do the Idol Hits you should react to (or watch after) the behind the scenes version from Gloria Wu's channel with English subtitles, you can see how they rearranged the song and some other cool clips. :)

That is chair where chinese empires sitting on. Dimash pretended He is the king and the the other guy acted the queen(which very normal for male opera Singer act female character in Peking Opera)

Да, Димаш - это ДИМАШ!!! Спасибо Мэтью, опять все изюминки в выступлении Димаша отметил! Люблю твои реакции!

Аааааааа! Какая футболкааааа!))))))

The beautiful matching of voices for this and their melding together with incredible harmonies love it

Dimash is my playlist routine

Жду с нетерпением. Что - то вы опаздываете, молодой человек. Я вас сегодня ждала. Люблю ваши реакции. Спасибо, что разделяете нашу любовь к Димашику. ;)

Arizona Dear here Matt look for THOUSANDS MILES A COMMON DREAM CCTV it is Beautiful Amazing Touching and his voice is just gorgeous .

I'm not gonna lie, I love the traditional Chinese opera sound. Just beautiful...

Please react to Dimash kudibergen, Lara Fabian, Aida Garifullina - Ti amo cosi. You will love it so much

Li Yugang is a famous star of Chinese opera. He specializes in female roles and if you can believe it, he's 41 years old! You should take a look at his solo performances, especially of Drunken Concubine which seems to be a very well known song in China. Here Dimash plays the emperor and Li plays the concubine. The idea was to contrast Chinese and Kazakh/European singing styles and they did a fabulous job. Combining this with the Diva Dance was genius and their harmonies are heavenly! You just need to listen to this several times to get used to the contrast in styles and nasality, then hopefully you'll appreciate how stunning this performance really is. I know it's initially jarring to Western ears but Li really meant to showcase his Chinese operatic style. BTW I've read that the whistle is a G7.

The Drunken Concubine is Dimash as the Emperor and Li Yugang is the concubine. They are remembering a time that they had when drinking. I believe that the Emperor is supposed to be sentencing the concubine to death?? and she is reminding him of their good times. (I may be wrong) This is a conversation & when Li Yugang is doing the 'Drunken Concubine' while Dimash is doing 'Diva Dance' it is to show this. Li Yugang is a famous Peking Opera singer who plays female roles - a tradition in China. You will find that your enjoyment and appreciation of this whole performance will grow if you listen to it 3 - 4 xs and you will end up really loving it.

I'm looking forward to you watching Passione. Igor is on the piano, there's a choir onstage. I'm excited to hear your interpretation of the song, and also what is happening in the background as Dimash sings. I don't want to give too much away, just really hope you react to that song soon :)

Nice, nice, nice we love Dimash thank you Matt you are wonderfull

Hola EXCELENTE tu canal. GRACIAS por REACCIONAR a nuestro GRAN CANTANTE DIMASH kudaibergen. Porfa REACCIONAR a la canción DIMASH super Vocal Boys- QUEEN y otras más por favor. GRACIAS desde CHILE 👍👍🇨🇱

LOL poor Greg is in trouble😁. I'm laughing just imagining Matt trying to do a chair slide in that golden one!😆 Отличная реакция и разбор, Мэтт!👍 Было интересно, познавательно и весело😉

after you seriously hear Li's voice, it is softer and more comfortble to your ears. Even you hear Li's high voice (female voice) more than one hour, it doesn't make you headache

KNOW from New wave 2019 .Please !

🎶Loved watching your adorable Mocha while listening to Dimash. Singing the Diva Dance w/matching F7 whistle note!!😘💞🎶🎼🎶🎵

A los oradores polacos, ¡gracias por apoyar a Matt y por estar aquí también para Dimash! ¡Muchas gracias por estar aquí!

I agree with the style clashes at the end of the diva dance, and the ending more compatible, and that Li Yulang’s voice/tone at the beginning was more pleasing, beautiful

I love how you love on Dimash & how meticulous you are in your reviews. Now I really wanna see you react to Hua Chenyu, you’ll be in for a treat with that one too. Nunchucks or Child performances would be a good start. Luv from Lux

Please react to "My Swan" MV!! I wanna see you lose your mind over those rolled Rs 😍😅

Great reaction Matt! I totally agree with your opinions about the song!

Thank you so much for your reaction!!!

Please react to KNOW. from Marz 2019, Moscow (2x), Sochi, with Igor Krutoy. I know you like to see Dimash hands . Here you can realy enjoy them. And everytime Dimash sang, each of them is different. Then you can see the MV KNOW:

Not a music theorist here or anything, but I’m guessing the aim was to have the styles progress almost like Call and response Clash, or immiscibility Flirtation Took me a few watches to buy into this Dimash song, but I really like the blend/fusion effect. I think in Peking opera, one effect that’s sought after is sort of the “emulate a stringed instrument, or a bell” which Li does really well. Sort of twinges or like bounces through the notes :)

Great reaction, really spot on as usual, thank you so much :) By the way, I've never noticed Li's shoes untill you mentioned it. Now I can't stop noticing them lol. Hugs from Athens, Greece

Welcome back, dear 😋

Screaming for idols hits please;thank you dear😘.I am very glad to see you again.

Dimash our beloved ♥ Mr perfect 👌 I love him

Dude listen to Hua Chenyu version of Nunchuks and you'll love traditional opera singing because it makes soooo much sense the way he uses it in the song. Please react to it, you won't regret it 🙏

Great shirt and video. Welcome back. I agree with you about Li's voice. I also prefer how he sounds in the beginning as opposed to the rest of the song.

Glad you got to unwind and relax! you work hard and even hard on this videos for us...thank you so much, brother, for all you do! Lots of love & respect, bro! And, as always, I'm proud & happy to help you on the streams and support your channel!

Great reaction. Big hug from Brazil.

Looking forward to this, hoping to stay up for the premiere but if not I’ll catch it in the morning 🥛🥛🥛😀🇬🇧

Ли поёт только в той манере и диапазоне, в котором он умеет, а Димашу по фиг, поёт, как хочет!!!!!!!!!!!!

The more I listen to this I love it, although I understand your veiw. its so different. 😇🤴💐💐💐

They made a compliment of different kind of voice. Li YuGang as an operatic female role singer do a duet with masculine dimash voice.

Was so excited when I remembered that today's Wednesday 😁 Can't wait for this!

dimash like 'the king' with that chair😀😊💕,please react dimash sing 'queen medley' with super vocal boys.so so cool💓

Dear Matthew, sometimes it is better to check previously the story behind the song to understand the context, specially in Chinese songs. What I like the most is to learn about different cultures through music. Dimash is a god of vocals, he knows exactly how to improvise and use different vocal resources in the precise moment of the song. Li Yugan‘s professional level demonstrates he is an artist by nature, he is also considered a national treasure. Li developed his act borrowing nan dan (male playing female roles) movements (hands and legs) and singing (in this case like meows) art forms from Peking Opera giving the traditional art a modern edge. His shoes are Asian Chinese Beijing Opera Minister, nothing related to Dimash’s height. My next suggestion would be Swan goose, another great Dimash duo with Tengri 👌

Li is traditional Peking operatic school. He's trained as nan dan...a male who plays female characters and sings female parts.

Li Yugang y Dimash son cantantes e intérpretes impresionantes y espectaculares, que voces tan increíbles con registros muy amplios, Dimash y Li Yugang son alienígenas son como de otro planeta, Li Yugang es maravilloso impactante es tan talentoso como Dimash, saludos new Dear...

Finally 🥰🥰🥰 welcome back matt 🤍

He is actually not singing at the part you didn’t like. It’s talking with a woman’s voice. It was fangirl talk, basically. Yugang is an actor and plays a lot of female roles. And that explains his style of singing as well.

So nice tshirt I loved really loved, it's beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍🤩😍🤩

Chair slide upcoming :)

Actually, there is a version of the Diva dance with a whistle note.

I totally agree with you, and well Di is a human, nobody perfect he is almost 🤣

Miles de gracias por tu linda reaccion Dears 🤗❤️💋❤️

After many times listening to the part you said you didn't really like....the way you did your hands gave me sudden insight.....imagine the staccato of Dimash's Diva is the hard-hitting pattern of lovemaking of the King and his drunken concubine while Li's 'cry' notes sounded like the concubine 'little death' (can I say that on yt? lol)...anyway then its like they're having a little after 'honey-time' conversation.

I adore this duet! The counter-melodies and harmonies are exquisite, and the storytelling by two experienced Masters is so powerful.

Dimash was sitting on the king's chair and Li was the queen/concubine chair. Same as their roles and lyrics, king and concubine.

The best reactions, so subtly, in detail, carefully noticed everything. I really like your comments. Thanks!

Димаш 💓

Adore these both!

Диалог инопланетян.... Я поражаюсь чистоте и качеству звука, которые воспроизводит Димаш.... Чистота и качество. Качество и чистота... Китаец тоже прекрасен🎉 Пришлось ему встать на высокую подошву... А Димаш 191 см ростом, между прочим

PLEASE react to Dimash's "We Are One"!

Жду с нетерпением. У нас будет глубокая ночь, но о обязательно дождусь. )))

It is an epic duet by two great guys.

Ahhh i rlly want you to check out a queen medley he did with the super vocal boys!!! :)

Sin duda Dimash es el mejor, momento mágico.

Back hear to watch this again aslove sharing it with you 😊

Спасибо, Мэтью, за реакцию! Футболка очень идёт Вам:)

Prince Dimash on his throne 😊

Одно из лучших любимых выступлений!!! Фантастика!!!