Descriptions
The story takes place during the turmoil of the Wei-Jin era. Ji Kang is a fiercely moral scholar who expresses his integrity through his qin. In a dream, he receives the transcendent melody "Ancient Tune of Guangling", through which he also foresees doom. He chooses a plebeian life over the offer of high positions. When political intrigue tightens around him, his scrupulous words of advice lead to his imprisonment. At the execution ground, he calmly plays "Ancient Tune of Guangling" one final time. The abrupt breaking of a string on his instrument signifies a life laid down for a moral cause. This new Cantonese Opera features both renowned Cantonese Opera stars and rising artists. The production illustrates the lofty ideals and the integrity of the literati through the artistry of Cantonese Opera.
Playwright: Woo Kwok-yin
Artistic Director and Director: Leung Wai-hong
Main Cast: Loong Koon-tin, Tang Mi-ling, Yuen Siu-fai, Liu Kwok-sum, Man Shuet-kau, To Wing-sum, Ng Lap-hei
11-12/9 (FRI-SAT) 7:30pm
13/9 (SUN) 2:30pm
The performance will run for about 3 hours including a 15-minute intermission.
With Chinese and English surtitles.
Extension Activity
3/9 (THU) 7:30pm
Meet-the-Artists: Pre-performance Talk on A New Cantonese Opera "Ancient Tune of Guangling" *
Speakers: Loong Koon-tin, Tang Mi-ling, Yuen Siu-fai, Woo Kwok-yin, Leung Wai-hong
Moderator: To Wai Sau-ming
Venue: AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Cantonese
13/9 (SUN) 2:30pm
Meet-the-Artists: Post-performance Talk on A New Cantonese Opera Ancient Tune of Guangling
Speakers: Loong Koon-tin, Tang Mi-ling, Yuen Siu-fai, Liu Kwok-sum, Man Shuet-kau, Ng Lap-hei
Moderator: To Wing-sum
Venue: Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall
In Cantonese
*Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
