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Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre |
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Chinese Opera
Chinese Opera Festival 2023: Opening Programme - Peking Opera Theatre of Beijing
Peking Opera Theatre of Beijing
The opening programme of the Chinese Opera Festival consists of three performances highlighting the artistic legacy of Peking Opera master Zhang Junqiu, famed for his qingyi (virtuous female) roles and lauded as one of the best performers of dan (female) roles. More than half a century ago, the playwright of Han Opera Chen Bohua presented Zhang with the script of Top Scholar as Matchmaker along with a phoenix coronet, introducing what would become an iconic piece in the repertory of Peking Opera – and a work forever identified with Zhang Junqiu. Top Scholar as Matchmaker stars his disciple Wang Rongrong – a winner of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award formerly helming the First Troupe of the Peking Opera Theatre of Beijing – in her mentor’s role of Princess Chai. The second performance features Battling Ma Chao and a lighthearted romantic comedy made famous by Zhang, Poetry Contest. The finale of this series features Wang Rongrong as White Snake – one of the celebrated roles that established Zhang’s early fame – in Jinshan Temple, The Broken Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, which demands lyrical and martial skills encompassing Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera styles, culminating in Zhang’s celebrated and distinctive vocal delivery.
Lyrics and dialogue with Chinese and English surtitles.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break.