Kun Opera

Name: Kun Opera
Author: Yu Weimin

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by Yu Weimin (俞为民)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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Kun Opera was formed in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province more than 600 years ago. It has a long history and brings together the essence of various literary arts such as ancient Chinese literature, music, and performance. It is elegant, beautiful, and brilliant. It is known as the "orchid" in the garden of Chinese opera and is an outstanding representative of traditional Chinese opera. On May 18, 2001, Kun Opera was named a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO, becoming an outstanding cultural heritage for all mankind. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Kun Opera from three aspects: its development history, Kun Opera's art form, and introduction to classic repertoire.

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This book gave me a deeper understanding of Kunqu Opera. Kunqu Opera is really an elegant art! In particular, Wei Liangfu's reform of Kun Opera made it more charming. However, I kind of hate those literati bachelors who think they are noble and look down on ordinary people. Art should belong to everyone, right? Just like finding true love, there should be no barriers to family status. This book also made me understand that real art can withstand the test of time, just like Kun Opera, which remains brilliant after hundreds of years.
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