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Vincent & L International Culture Exchange presents China Kun Opera, The Peony Pavilion (FREE event)

September 18, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

The Peony Pavilion (Vincent & L Cultural Exchange) at the Mission PlayhouseFounded in Beijing in 1957, China’s Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre is the leading representative of kun opera, which was listed in 2001 by UNESCO as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. They have performed around the world, most recently at the 2011 Holland Festival to great acclaim.

Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre will perform The Peony Pavilion. Written by playwright Tang Xianzu of the Ming Dynasty, this play is about the love story between a girl named Du Liniang and a handsome scholar, Liu Mengmei. English subtitles will be provided.

This is a FREE event. For tickets, call Steve Wilkinson, Facility Manager, at (626) 308-2865 ext. 228

 

 

 

 

 

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Details

Date:
September 18, 2013
Time:
7:30 pm
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Venue

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
320 S. Mission Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776 United States
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Phone
(626) 308-2868