LCSD to host free talk series "Cantonese Opera Libretti and Scripts - From Texts to Performance"
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This series of five talks will be hosted by veteran Cantonese opera artist Sun Kim-long. Acclaimed stars from different generations who are good at performing different role types will be invited to be speakers of the talks. They will share tips from off-stage plot and character interpretations to on-stage performances that make characters come alive as well as their experiences of interpreting and performing libretti by renowned local playwrights. Participants can learn more about Cantonese opera, a traditional performing arts form, from multiple perspectives.
Details of each talk are as follows:
Topic: Revisit and renewal - the wonders of stock repertoires
Date and Time: March 18 (Saturday), 2.45pm
Speaker: Wan Yuk-yu
Topic: Consummate - making traditions and inspiring the future generations
Date and Time: March 18 (Saturday), 4.30pm
Speaker: Kwok Kai-fai
Topic: Stylistic schools - the glorious variety in Cantonese opera
Date and Time: March 18 (Saturday), 7.30pm
Speaker: Chan Hung-chun
Topic: Veteran artistry - the gift of seasoned performers
Date and Time: March 24 (Friday), 7.30pm
Speaker: Song Hongbo
Topic: Mentoring - polishing diamonds in the rough to become flawless gems
Date and Time: March 25 (Saturday), 2.30pm
Speaker: Tse Hue-ying
Sun Kim-long was trained under Cantonese opera master Wu Gongxia and later learned northern-style martial arts from Xu Junhan. Apart from stage performances, he is also actively involved in the promotion and production of Cantonese opera. His previous works 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. He is currently one of the Vice-Chairmen of the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong.
All talks will be conducted in Cantonese at the AC1, 4/F, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Admission is free with limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. For programme enquiries, please call 2268 7325 or visit
www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_1469.html.
Ends/Friday, March 3, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:00
Issued at HKT 11:00
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