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SUMMARY:A Master Selection of Yangju Excerpts
DESCRIPTION:This June\, the acclaimed Yangju Opera Institute of Yangzhou highlights the diversity of traditional Yangju with a master selection of five excerpt performances. Led by Plum Blossom Award-winner Li Zhengcheng\, the troupe presents a lively mix of martial arts and literary pieces\, offering Hong Kong audiences a rare opportunity to enjoy this heritage regional form of xiqu. \nYangju is a traditional form of Chinese opera that originated in Yangzhou\, Jiangsu\, and was popular in Shanghai and Anhui. As a heritage art form\, Yangju retains the lively atmosphere of folk arts and encompasses a variety of tunes and singing styles. \nThis showcase performance is recommended by the Plum Blossom Award Art Troupe of the China Theatre Association and part of this year’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Chinese Theatre Cultural Festival. \nOn Friday 28 June\, the Yangju Opera Institute of Yangzhou also presents the original production Officer Zheng Banqiao\, with director and Plum Blossom Award-winner Li Zhengcheng in the title role. \nSpecial-price combo tickets for audiences wishing to enjoy both performances are available here.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/a-master-selection-of-yangju-excerpts/
LOCATION:Grand Theatre\, Xiqu Centre\, Xiqu Centre\, 88 Austin Road West\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Opera
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SUMMARY:Officer Zheng Banqiao
DESCRIPTION:This June\, the acclaimed Yangju Opera Institute of Yangzhou presents the original production Officer Zheng Banqiao\, a performance inspired by the life of a Qing Dynasty artist and scholar. Based on folk anecdotes about the life of Zheng\, an upright official with a talent for poetry\, calligraphy and painting\, the light-hearted\, humorous tale paints a colourful portrait of a popular local figure and offers insight into the history and culture of the Yangzhou region of Jiangsu. \nOfficer Zheng Banqiao is an award-winning production that premiered in 2023. It features a libretto by renowned scriptwriter Luo Zhou and direction by Han Jianying. The production is recommended by the Plum Blossom Award Art Troupe of the China Theatre Association and part of this year’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Chinese Theatre Cultural Festival. \nYangju is a heritage form of Chinese opera that originated in Yangzhou\, Jiangsu and was traditionally popular in Shanghai and Anhui. \nOn Sunday 30 June\, the Yangju Opera Institute of Yangzhou also presents the showcase performance A Master Selection of Yangju Excerpts. \nSpecial-price combo tickets for audiences wishing to enjoy both performances are available here.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/officer-zheng-banqiao/
LOCATION:Grand Theatre\, Xiqu Centre\, Xiqu Centre\, 88 Austin Road West\, Yau Tsim Mong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Opera
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