“百戏之祖”:昆曲里的古典传承

摘要

Kunqu,a type of traditional Chinese opera,has fascinated generations for its overwhelming beauty on stage.“Kunqu is beautiful,because it combines the very essence of various art forms,including poetry,songs,dances and music,”said Wang Fang,a Kunqu master who has twice won the Plum Performance Award,China''s top award for theater and opera performances.Originating from Kunshan in Suzhou some 600 years ago,Kunqu''s creation and evolution has absorbed nourishment from the local culture.It is regarded as one of the oldest performing arts in China,which has influenced many other traditional opera types,such as Peking Opera.