GuoGuang Opera Company’s New Aesthetics of Peking Opera & Kunqu - Talk & Demo

Known for their modern sensibilities and interpretation while adhering to traditional opera conventions, world-renowned GuoGuang Opera Company offers a unique gateway for today’s audiences to experience age-old Chinese culture and traditions. Helmed by two iron ladies – Wang An-chi (Artistic Director) and Chang Yu-hua (CEO) – it is one of the most exciting and innovative jingju companies pushing forward with new scripts to complement the traditional repertoire as well as through IP branding strategies and Hollywood-level stage effects in some its other bolder experiments.

During this talk, GuoGuang’s CEO Chang Yu-hua will demystify the new aesthetics of Jingju (Peking Opera) and Kunqu Opera in Taiwan, and how they reinterpret classical works from a contemporary perspective.

This session will also introduce the training of a Wusheng (male martial artists) and a Dan (female role), accompanied by demonstration performances, followed by a Q&A session. This talk is suitable for both newcomers and lovers of Chinese traditional arts.

Guoguang Opera Company is set to premiere Jingju Magic – Love & Bewilderment in Malaysia with two double bills at klpac’s Pentas 1, in July 2024. Stay tuned!

Presented by Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Malaysia, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & National Center for Traditional Arts (Taiwan) with the support of Ministry of Culture (Taiwan) & Advantech Foundation.

Speakers:
Chang Yu-hua 張育華 (CEO of GuoGuang Opera Company 國光劇團團長) 
Li Jia-de 李家德 – Wu Sheng (Martial Artist) 武生
Lin Ting-yu 林庭瑜 – Dan (Female Role)  旦 

Date: 30 April 2024 (Tue)
Doors Open: 9.45am
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Venue: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre @ Sentul Park
Language: Conducted in Mandarin with English interpretation.  講座將以中文進行，備有英文口譯

Free Admission. Limited Seats 入場免費 · 座位有限 · 報名從速
Register via https://bit.ly/guoguangoperatalk2024 

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EXTENDED TALK – 國光劇團 × 張吉安 「臺馬傳統戲曲的傳承與創新」
Date & Time: 1 May 2024 (Wednesday), 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Venue: eslite Forum, The Starhill
Language: Conducted in Mandarin
Free admission – Limited seats. Register via eslite MY app.
Enquiry: WhatsApp eslite Malaysia +6010-550 5635

About Chang Yu-hua
Chang Yu-hua earned her Doctorate from the Chinese Literature Research Institute at National Central University, specializing in Chinese Opera. Appointed as CEO of GuoGuang Opera Company in 2015, she implemented the Marketing, Publicity and Management in Chinese Opera strategy, successfully attracting diverse audiences to the theatre. Additionally, she initiated collaborative efforts with other arts organizations, launching the Taiwan Jingju Apprenticeship programme to foster young talent. In 2019, she co-authored ” The GuoGuang Brand – A Traditional Jingju Group’s Pursuit of Excellence in the Taiwan Contemporary Arts Scene” with Chen Shu-ying.

GuoGuang Opera Company (Taiwan)
Formed in 1995 by integrating several military opera troupes, GuoGuang Opera Company shoulders the task of continuing and revitalizing this particular art form in Taiwan.

For nearly 30 years, GuoGuang has been committed to promoting Jingju through performances at home and abroad, and by adding elements of modern consciousness to the traditional oeuvre and enhancing its literary quality, the company not only has won acclaim and solid support from audiences across generations, but also given shape to a new school of Jingju aesthetics.

GuoGuang has been invited to perform at stages across the world, including the Avignon Festival in France, Chekhov International Theatre Festival in Russia, Prague Spring Festival, Shanghai China International Arts Festival, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Huayi—Chinese Festival of Arts in Singapore, and New Vision Arts Festival in Hong Kong.