This course will focus on the historical and cultural background, literary aesthetics, music, and performance of Kunqu, China’s classical opera. After viewing the lecture videos presented by scholars and renowned maestros in the field of Kunqu, students’ understanding and appreciation of Chinese performing arts, classical literature and traditional culture will be enhanced.
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The Beauty of Kunqu Opera
The Chinese University of Hong KongAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
An Introduction to the Beauty of Kunqu Opera
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 45 min)
1 hour to complete
The Beauty of Kunqu Music
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 45 min)
2 hours to complete
The Art of Kunqu Performance: the Male Role-Types
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 85 min)
2 hours to complete
The Art of Kunqu Performance: the Female Role-Type
2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 95 min)
Reviews
- 5 stars86.36%
- 4 stars10.60%
- 3 stars2.02%
- 2 stars0.50%
- 1 star0.50%
TOP REVIEWS FROM THE BEAUTY OF KUNQU OPERA
by KBFeb 11, 2023
Wonderful course, all the professors are so passionate and engaging in their presentation of the course material. Tai ho la!
by EEAug 15, 2020
Very nice course. Really interesting introduction to the subject.
by RGMay 1, 2016
Interesting subject. Very important to learn about culture and history, especially if different from one's own.
by LYSep 20, 2017
nice lecture and great presentation with detailed Introduction
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