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Kunqu Performance - "Masters and Masterpieces: In Memory of Mr. Fu-yen Chen, founding president of the Kunqu Society" at Miller Theatre of Columbia University
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
In this performance Mr. Cai, Mr. Huang, and Ms. Wang will perform the following classical kunqu pieces together with Mr. Qinglin Cai, Ms. Jiehua Shi, Mr. Fulin Wen, Mr. Min Cheng, and Ms. Ling Yang, resident artists of the Society: “An Investigation in Disguise,” “Advice on Banqueting,” “Traces in the Snow,” and “Mother’s Visit.” These classical pieces feature a diversity of characters and depict stories about moral concerns, compassion, and the vulnerability of humanity, which set them apart…See More
The Kunqu Society posted events“Masters and Plays” Lecture-demonstration
November 15, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8pmKunqu Performance - "Masters and Masterpieces: In Memory of Mr. Fu-yen Chen, founding president of the Kunqu Society"
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm“Masters and Students” Workshop
November 17, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm
3 events by The Kunqu Society were featured“Masters and Plays” Lecture-demonstration
November 15, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8pmKunqu Performance - "Masters and Masterpieces: In Memory of Mr. Fu-yen Chen, founding president of the Kunqu Society"
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm“Masters and Students” Workshop
November 17, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm
The Kunqu Society left a comment for Asian American Film Lab"Thank you for your invitation. Look forward to attending your upcoming programs."
The Kunqu Society left a comment for Kitsune Ensemble"Thank you for the invitation. Good luck with your work and upcoming performances!"
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Classical Beauties: Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. at Miller Theatre of Columbia University
October 30, 2011 from 2pm to 5pm
A program showcasing traditional performing arts from China, Japan, and India, and featuring artists from the Kunqu Society, the IchiFuji-kai Dance Association, Nritya Saagaram Dance Academy, and Sadhanalaya Dance Inc.
The Kunqu Society posted an eventClassical Beauties: Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. at Miller Theatre of Columbia University
October 30, 2011 from 2pm to 5pm
A program showcasing traditional performing arts from China, Japan, and India, and featuring artists from the Kunqu Society, the IchiFuji-kai Dance Association, Nritya Saagaram Dance Academy, and Sadhanalaya Dance Inc.
The Kunqu Society posted a status"Classical Beauties at Miller theatre Oct. 30 2 p.m.
http://www.millertheatre.com/Events/EventDetails.aspx?nid=1504"
The Kunqu Society left a comment for Pan Asian Repertory Theatre"Thanks for adding us as your friend. Let's stay in touch!!! -- the Kunqu Society"
Wayne Chang left a comment for The Kunqu Society"Please do keep me informed with your up coming performance. My friend Ruth Z. attended the show last weekend (Unfortunately, I couldn't attend due to schedule conflicts)."
The Kunqu Society left a comment for Wayne Chang"Thanks for the invitation. Will keep you informed about our upcoming events."
An event by The Kunqu Society was featured
The Beauty of Kunqu: Two performances by the Shanghai Kunju Troupe at Miller Theatre of Columbia University
June 25, 2011 at 2pm to June 26, 2011 at 5pm
CelebrationThe prestigious Shanghai Kunju Troupe invited from China will present two different programs of kunqu classics to celebrate the 10th anniversary of kunqu’s designation as a masterpiece of “the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2001. ProgramOn June 25, the Shanghai Kunju Troupe will perform The Palace of Eternal Youth, a play that weaves political corruption and military revolts into the…See More
The Kunqu Society posted an eventThe Beauty of Kunqu: Two performances by the Shanghai Kunju Troupe at Miller Theatre of Columbia University
June 25, 2011 at 2pm to June 26, 2011 at 5pm
CelebrationThe prestigious Shanghai Kunju Troupe invited from China will present two different programs of kunqu classics to celebrate the 10th anniversary of kunqu’s designation as a masterpiece of “the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2001. ProgramOn June 25, the Shanghai Kunju Troupe will perform The Palace of Eternal Youth, a play that weaves political corruption and military revolts into the…See More
Profile Information
- Status
- Arts Organization
- Discipline(s)
- Theater
- Your Artistic Background/Mission
- Founded in 1988 and incorporated in 1989, the Kunqu Society is dedicated to the study, promotion and preservation of Kunqu, a genre of Chinese theatre, proclaimed as “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2001. Kunqu combines singing, dancing, and acting to perform works of literary masters of the Ming & Qing dynasties (16th -19th centuries).
- Your Creative Influences
- Since 1988, the Kunqu Society has been promoting kunqu through lectures, demonstrations and full-stage performances. The Society also offers the Kunqu Workshop for the general public to study the Kunqu art.
- If you are not in New York City, what are your ties to New York's Asian American artistic community?
- My work is created/shown/produced in NYC regularly
- Web Link
- http://kunqusociety.org
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- At 4:35am on March 7, 2013,
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- At 5:39pm on June 29, 2011, Wayne Chang said…
- Please do keep me informed with your up coming performance. My friend Ruth Z. attended the show last weekend (Unfortunately, I couldn't attend due to schedule conflicts).
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