In the 1950s and 1960s, the grand classical dance dramas The Precious Lotus Lantern (music by Zhang Xiaohu) and Sword Society (music by Shang Yi) were outstanding among a host of others for their music.

• 到了五六十年代，大型古典舞剧《宝莲灯》(张肖虎曲)、《小刀会》(商易曲)在当时众多舞剧音乐中脱颖而出。