This June we have a very special event planned that will tell The Story Behind and In Front of a Chinese Opera Stage.
Traditional Chinese Opera is an amalgamation of various art forms that existed in ancient China and evolved gradually over a thousand years. Over time it has incorporated various Chinese art forms such as music, song and dance, martial arts, acrobatics, costume and make-up art, as well as literary art forms to become what we know today as traditional Chinese opera.
We have invited two Chinese Opera experts Vivian Lee and Alina Chen to share with us the charms of Chinese Opera from backstage to front of stage. We also have guest musicians from the Calgary Chinese Orchestra joining us!
1:30pm - 4:30pm - Make-up and Dress of Chinese Traditional Opera Live Show + Q&A. A wonderful casual and social event with a cash bar! As this will run over a 3 hour period, we will keep the door open so that you can join us anytime during this!
4:45pm - 5:30pm - Chinese Traditional Opera and Opera Music Live Show.
"Warehouse Live" is presented in cooperation with Wu & McHugh, their space is an combination of rough industrial chic and Chinese antique and vintage furniture and will be perfect for this special event!
Space is limited, so save your seat now!
Vivian Lee - With a Masters Degree from the Department of Drama of Taiwan Cultural University, specializing in drama theory and Kunqu opera performance, Vivian Lee was a full-time researcher and experimental artist of the first Kunqu Opera School in Taiwan. She performed traditional Chinese opera at Taiwan's National Theatre, various universities and schools including Calgary Chinese Culture Centre, City Hall, Jack singer Hall, Jubilee and University of Calgary.
Alina Chen - Born into an artistic family, Alina Chen was hugely influenced by the art form from a young age. In 1994, she started to learn Peking Opera - “Cheng Style, main female role”, from Peking Opera master Jin Fang in Beijing. Apprenticed with Peking Opera master Zhong Rong in 2000.Actively giving Peking Opera presentations and workshops to primary and middle schools in Beijing before moving to Canada.
Calgary Chinese Orchestra - is a registered non-profit organization founded by a group of Chinese-Canadian music enthusiasts in 1997. Throughout the years, Calgary Chinese Orchestra have performed at community and cultural events, various charities and fundraising activities, as well as hosting their own annual concert. An ensemble made up of a variety of ancient instruments, Calgary Chinese Orchestra is dedicated to carrying on the tradition, as well as expanding and innovating the local arts scene through collaboration and by embracing musicians from all backgrounds and cultures.
Date And Time: Sat, 8 June 2019,1:30 PM – 5:30 PM MDT
Location: Wu & McHugh, 9727 Horton Road Southwest, Calgary, AB T2V 2X5