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SUMMARY:Chinese Kunqu Opera
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DESCRIPTION:Kunqu (Kunqju) Opera is one of the oldest forms of Chinese op
 era. Originally evolved from the Kunshan Diao\, one of five major melodi
 es developed during the late Yuan Dynasty\, it dominated Chinese theatre
  from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries with its colourful\, intrica
 te costumes and dramatic storylines. In an effort to safeguard its futur
 e Unesco declared the art form a "masterpiece of intangible heritage"\, 
 leading to a recent resurgence in its popularity and the emergence of a 
 new generation of artists and performers.\n\nKathy Lee Hall\, an experie
 nced practitioner\, teacher and founder of the London Jing Kun Opera Ass
 ociation\, will unravel the mysteries of this ancient art form. This inf
 ormal introduction will include a brief history followed by an explanati
 on of the role types\, the meaning behind the costume designs\, the symb
 olism of the painted-faces and the music. Kathy will demonstrate the use
  of voice and movements with watersleeves\, fans and other typical hand-
 props.\n\nKathy Lee Hall has studied the role of the guimendan (‘refined
  young lady’) under Wang Fengmei of the Zhejiang Kunju Opera Troupe. In 
 2008\, an Arts Council England grant enabled her to study the role of th
 e zhengdan (‘first lady’) with Liang Guyin of the Shanghai Kunju Opera T
 roupe. She has performed extensively as a virtuoso throughout the world\
 , including at the Venice Biennale Theatre Carnival\, and is regarded as
  a leading expert in the field.\n\nThe Confucius Institute public talks 
 are free and open to all. There is no need to book\, just come along on 
 the day.
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