Elegance through Generations: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Kunqu Society

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Flushing Town Hall is proud to present: Elegance through Generations: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Kunqu Society「雅韻薪傳」

2023 marks the 35th anniversary of the Kunqu Society. To celebrate its long-term dedication to the study, preservation, and promotion of Kunqu, an elegant form of traditional Chinese theatre, the Kunqu Society presents a live performance of two plays, featuring its members who have been studying with teachers at its Kunqu Workshop over the years, in costume and make-up. The two plays present a contrast in characters and dramatic conflicts that showcase the teaching and passing on of the Kunqu art in New York/America. The performers include Yi Zhou and Matthew Bloch in the play Flirting with the Brother-in-Law and Carrie Mo and Dongshin Chang in Encounter at the Pavilion. Live orchestra. Live performance with online viewing options. Subtitles in English with bi-lingual hosts. 
 
崑曲為中國傳統戲曲，歷史悠久，表演雅緻，經聯合國教科文組織評為人類口述和非物質遺產的代表作之一。2023年為海外崑曲社成立三十五周年。為紀念曲社長年傳承、保存、和發揚崑曲， 海外崑曲社在「雅韻薪傳」這個節目演出兩個在人物以及情節有強烈對比的折子戲：〈戲叔〉（由曲友周怡、馬思友演出）以及〈亭會〉（由曲友毛雪珍、張東炘演出）， 展演他們多年在崑曲傳習班的學習成果，以及曲社在美國紐約的崑曲教學和傳承工作。「雅韻薪傳」為彩妝演出節目，現場並有樂隊伴奏。節目的演出除了現場觀賞，還有線上直播，並且提供中英文字幕和解說介紹。免費入場。 
 
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.