Kunqu Opera has long been regarded as the most refined form of Chinese opera.It enjoys national status alongside the more popular Beijing Opera. The beauty of its flute music and exquisitely choreographed movements never fail to entice and delight.

The Peony Pavilion, by Tang Xianzu of the late Ming Dynasty, is one of the best known and most representative romances in the Kunqu repertoire. The love between the high-born and secluded Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, the scholar in her dream, has enthralled generations.

In 2001, UNESCO declared Kunqu Opera as one of the nineteen Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

This talk aims to unravel the key aspects of the use of voice and movements. Kathy Hall, Founding Chair of the London Jing Kun Opera Association and a Kunqu performer, will take you on a guided tour of the most important scenes to enhance your enjoyment of the performance.

Wednesday 28 May at Asia House

Doors 6.30pm Talk 6.45-7.45pm

For booking:
Tel: 020 7307 5454 / This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP
www.asiahouse.org

 

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Kathy Hall - Community News - Kunqu opera t Posted 8:13 on 23 May 2008 Thank you very much for publicising the news! Reply | Quote

Sunnyoyk - The Peony Pavilion Posted 1:30 on 8 June 2008 Went to see the above-mentioned opera performed by the Suzhou Kunqu Opera Company of Jiangsu Province, China at the Sadler's Wells Theatre, London and enjoyed it very much. Saw this on You Tube and thought it might be of interest to readers in this column. Log on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4T6Ic84AZI Reply | Quote

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