A Showcase of the Most Classic Repertoire of Peking Opera
This event presents a captivating performance of newly imagined Peking Opera, combining the classic repertoire with modern stagecraft, and interactive cultural experience. Led by the esteemed masters and featuring re-arranged repertoire that emphasizes the martial movements, this program offers a fresh perspective on the timeless art form. The immersive stage design, brief lines, and interactive workshops will also provide an unparalleled opportunity for audiences to not only appreciate the beauty of Peking Opera but also to actively engage with it.
Two snake spirits metamorphosized into young women and fell in love with the human world. Regarded as morally-degenerative by the monk Fa Hai, the two snake spirits form a union to protect themselves against fatal attack. An unbreakable bond of sacrifice and unity, Jinshan Temple is the epitome portrayal of female friendship in Chinese folklore.
Yang Xiangwu, a chivalrous Robin Hood, stole the nine-dragon goblet from the Emperor. The stealing, however, resulted in the misfortune of an innocent family. To resolve this, Yang stole the goblets back and again.
After a total defeat, Xiang Yu, the Hegemon King of Western Chu, was surrounded by the troops of Liu Bang. At the tragically heroic moment of final farewell, to Xiang Yu’s surprise, his faithful consort Yu ended her own life with Xiang Yu’s sword. Farewell my Concubine exemplifies the Hegemon King’s epic loyalty towards his people and the loved ones.
From the sea to the heaven, the rebellious Monkey King Wukong made a tremendous uproar to challenge the supreme authority and fight for his own existence against violence and disdain. Untamable and wild, Wukong symbolizes freedom and rebel against establishments.
Peking Opera has been the principal form of Chinese opera since the 18th century. It is a form of music-drama that combines instrumental music, vocal performance, mime, martial arts, dance and acrobatics. Peking Opera grew out of Huiju opera, a folk opera originally popular in the regions of lower reaches of Yangtze River. In 1790, the four great Anhui troupes brought Huiju opera to Beijing, and this marks the beginning of Peking Opera. The repertoire of Peking Opera includes over 1,400 works, largely based on Chinese history, folklore, and classic literature.
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