Taiwan’s world-renowned GuoGuang Opera Company arrives in May for their only outreach cum sharing session in Penang!
Known for their innovative integration of contemporary consciousness into traditional opera, GuoGuang will be performing at George Town Festival 2024 as one of the featured programmes in July. Ahead of their grand performance at GTF, troupe CEO Chang Yu-hua will offer an insightful talk on Taiwan’s Peking opera scene and GuoGuang’s triumphant rise against the decline of traditional opera. Shining stars of GuoGuang, Wusheng (male martial arts role) Li Jia-de and Dan (female role) Lin Ting-Yu, will also mesmerise audiences with demonstration performances!
Whether you’re new to Peking opera or are a passionate enthusiast, this session promises to be an enriching one that will offer a rare opportunity to witness the aesthetics of Peking opera firsthand.
New Aesthetics of Peking Opera & Kunqu—Talk & Demo by GuoGuang Opera Company
Date: 2nd May 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 8:00PM
Venue: Penang Youth Centre, Lebuh Acheh, 10450 George Town, Penang
Language: Conducted in Mandarin with English interpretation
Presented by GuoGuang Opera Company and organised by George Town Festival, this event is supported by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture and National Center for Traditional Arts, as well as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia.
Admission is free, however pre-registration is required due to limited spaces.
台湾国家级传统戏曲表演团体「国光剧团」将于5月举办槟城唯一一场官方推广活动!
国光剧团自创团以来积极创新,让传统戏曲得以与时俱进。今年也将成为2024年乔治市艺术节重点节目之一,将于7月呈现两部经典折子戏。在大戏隆重登场前,国光剧团团长张育华率领一生一旦来马来西亚进行交流推广,优先与槟城观众进行近距离交流,并与观众介绍京剧在台湾的发展历程、畅谈国光如何克服传统戏曲式微的危机历程。国光武生李家德、旦角林庭瑜也将分享京剧演员的锻炼历程,现场并将小秀身手,示范演出。
无论是京剧戏痴或素人,艺术节团队呼吁大家共襄盛举、前来参与如此难能可贵的交流讲座活动。
「国光新美学 京昆未来式」讲座及示范演出
日期:2024年5月2日(星期四)
时间:晚上8时正
地点:槟城青年活动中心(Penang Youth Centre, Lebuh Acheh, 10450 George Town, Penang)
本场活动由台湾国光剧团呈现,乔治市艺术节承办,支持单位为台湾文化部、国立传统艺术中心及驻马来西亚台北经济文化办事处。
活动免费参加,唯座位有限,需事先报名。