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PERFORMANCES@PAM: The Peony Pavilion, Kun Opera
The Pacific Asia Museum presents The Peony Pavilion, performed by the Kun Opera.
When:
April 25, 2015 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Kun Opera is a national treasure in China, listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2001. The museum will present highlights from one of the best known works of Kun Opera, which is The Peony Pavilion, based on a classic love story written by TANG Xianzu of the Ming Dynasty. The nationally renowned artist WANG Fang will perform with other members of the Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre from Jiangsu Province in China.
The performance is made possible in part by Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre and the Cultural Department of Jiangsu Province, China, with special thanks to the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles, the Chinese Arts Council of USC Pacific Asia Museum, and The China Society of Southern California.
Free to museum members and included with admission for non-members. Reservations required as space is limited. Please RSVP to ava@pam.usc.edu or 626-449-2742 ext 0.
Cost:
Free to museum members and included with admission for non-members.
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