Talks on Cantonese Opera Libretti and Scripts - From Texts to Performance

18.3.2023 (Sat) 2:45pm

Venue: AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Speaker: Wan Yuk-yu

Title: Revisit and renewal - the wonders of stock repertoires

18.3.2023 (Sat) 4:30pm

Venue: AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Speaker: Kwok Kai-fai

Title: Consummate - making traditions and inspiring the future generations

18.3.2023 (Sat) 7:30pm

Venue: AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Speaker: Chan Hung-chun

Title: Stylistic schools - the glorious variety in Cantonese Opera

24.3.2023 (Fri) 7:30pm

Venue: AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Speaker: Song Hongbo

Title: Veteran artistry - the gift of seasoned performers

25.3.2023 (Sat) 2:30pm

Venue: AC1, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Speaker: Tse Hue-ying

Title: Mentoring - polishing diamonds in the rough to become flawless gems

Moderator: Sun Kim-long

Biography

Sun Kim-long began his apprenticeship under the Cantonese Opera master Wu Gongxia and studied martial arts from Xu Junhan. Besides appearing in an extensive number of stage performances, he is also actively involved in producing and promoting Cantonese Opera. His plays include “Reflection of Beauties in Lotus Pond”, and “The Green Jade Hairpin”. He was awarded Artist of the Year (Xiqu) at the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards 2018 by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. In 2019, he was awarded a Medal of Honour by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Sun is currently one of the Vice Chairmen of the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong.

Five talks will be video-recorded and broadcast online on www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp.

In Cantonese

Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each talk will run for about 1 hour. 

Programme Enquiries: 2268 7325

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute speakers.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

In case of any dispute, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's decision shall be final and conclusive.