Kunqu (Chinese: 崑曲), also known as Kunju (崑劇), K'un-ch'ü, Kun opera or Kunqu Opera, is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera. It evolved from a music style local to Kunshan, …

Nov 24, 2023 · Kunqu Opera is ancient operatic style from Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province; and has a history more than 600 years old. Although performed in the Suzhou dialect, Kun …

Kunqu Opera originated from Kunshan in Suzhou city is an old drama style listed as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by the UNESCO in 2001. It is …

Dec 13, 2021 · Kun Qu is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera still performed today. It is characterized by its dynamic structure and melody (kunqiang) and classic pieces such as the …

The dramatist Liang Chenyu of Kunshan soon adapted it to a full-length opera, Huanshaji (“Washing the Silken Gauze”), a chuanqi (“marvel tale”). It gained wide popularity, and the new …

Sep 27, 2023 · The literature of Kunqu Opera inherits the traditions of Tang poetry, Song lyrics, and Yuan songs, making it an important vessel of Chinese art and culture. In 2001, Kunqu …

Aug 25, 2005 · Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of opera still existing in China, with its origins dating back to the Song dynasty (10 to 13th centuries). It has distinguished itself by the …

6 days ago · These romantic features make Kunqu Opera one of the most loved art forms in China. Born in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Kunqu Opera distinguished itself by …

Kunju combines the nuances of the five southern Chinese singing styles with the seven styles of grand and passionate northern opera, making it extremely rich and varied in nature.

If you want to watch a poetical style and romantic stories, You can't miss the Kunqu Opera show in Beijing Zhengyici Theatre. A elegant opera in terms of music, recitation, and the performers' …