--Tibet Eight Great Classical Operas --
1.Prince Nor-bzang
This opera has been adapted from a folk myth. Under the title "Nor-bzang's Romance," the story was first recorded in the book "Fabulous Tree Capable of Responding to Every Wish." It had virtually the same episodes.
 
2.Maiden Vgro-ba-bzang-mo
The play was adapted from the Tibetan IotA story "ELder Sister and Brother"; even today it circulates in the form of a ballad, among the people. The titles of most of the other operas based on this tale have used the name of the heroine of this opera as their title.
 
3.Brothers Don-yod and Don-grub
The basic content of this opera is contained in the book "An Endless Story."
 
4.Prince Dri-med-Kun-idan
This opera is drawn from a story in the Buddhist scriptures. Its former title was "Crown Prince Sudana Sutra," contained in a section of "Vaipulya of Tripitaka." Its plot is virtually the same as that of the opera.
 
5.Princess Wenchen
Based on a folk legend, this drama is still popular in Tibet. A written record of its has been found in the literature of the 14th century.
 
6.Gzugs-kyi-nyi-ma
This script was translated from a lithographic edition, which had many printing errors. A number of corrections were made in the course of translation.
 
7.Pad-ma-vod-vba
This opera was written at Saskya in south central Tibet in the summer of 1960, following an oral account of the legend.
 
8.Maiden Shang-sa
The opera was adapted ITom a story believed to be true. Judging by the preface to the manuscript, ballad singers first adapted it to be narrated and sung before it was transplanted it into the Tibetan opera for performance.
 
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