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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Beauty of Kunqu Opera

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.

Status: Design
Status: Art History
Course10 hours

Featured reviews

HC

4.0Reviewed Sep 8, 2016

A general introduction for people who have watched Kunqu yet also would like to know "how to appreciate Kunqu". The part that those masters presenting the acting, singing, etc. is always the best.

SK

4.0Reviewed Dec 22, 2017

Unexpected but I really loved it!! Super interesting!!

LH

5.0Reviewed May 2, 2020

After taking this course, i start to know how to appreciate Kunqu. Now i love Kunqu very much. Hope that more people can learn how to appreciate the beauty of Kunqu through this amazing course.

AW

5.0Reviewed Nov 26, 2016

Beautiful lectures, especially the demonstrations. The subtitles are well scripted; I'm very thankful for that.

XZ

5.0Reviewed Jun 7, 2017

The overall structure is fine. But it would be better if the answers and, if any, explanation for quiz are available.

CB

5.0Reviewed Sep 23, 2017

Every week was an informative delight. Highly recommended!

RG

5.0Reviewed May 1, 2016

Interesting subject. Very important to learn about culture and history, especially if different from one's own.

KB

5.0Reviewed Feb 11, 2023

Wonderful course, all the professors are so passionate and engaging in their presentation of the course material. Tai ho la!

KP

5.0Reviewed Feb 1, 2022

T​his course had many different instructors from professors of humanities to retired experts of Kunqu performance (I would say treasures who had a wealth of knowledge.

EE

5.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2020

Very nice course. Really interesting introduction to the subject.

JW

5.0Reviewed Jul 25, 2024

My first and best university course!! Xie Xie, Hong Kong University!!

AK

5.0Reviewed Mar 26, 2022

Fun course. I learned quite a bit about the aesthetics of an art with which I was unfamiliar.

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