Shanghai Traditional Chinese Opera and Immersive Experience

Individual Profile: Wang Xi Zhengqing is the founder of Liyuan Theatre Society. He holds a Master[...]

Individual Profile:

Wang Xi Zhengqing is the founder of Liyuan Theatre Society. He holds a Master’s degree from Peking University, where he also serves as a teaching assistant for traditional Chinese art performance in the university’s international courses. Wang Xi Zhengqing began his journey in the arts at a young age, learning Kunqu at the age of six, and later studying Peking Opera at nine. By twelve, he specialized in Jiangnan storytelling, focusing on Jiangnan-style quyi, storytelling, and historical narration.

Performance Repertoire:

Wang Xi Zhengqing’s performance repertoire is diverse and rich. His storytelling works include the ‘Journey to the West Series’, ‘Classic of Mountains and Seas Series’, and ‘The Washing Away of Wrongs for the Song Dynasty’, among others. In Cantonese Opera, his performances span ‘The Last Songstress’ and ‘Butterfly Lovers’, and more. Kunqu opera performances include ‘The Peony Pavilion’, and other notable works. Peking Opera is represented by ‘The Magic Purse’ and ‘The Red-Maned Steed’, among others. National Style Songs round out his repertoire with titles such as ‘Red Performer’, ‘Peeking through the Window’, ‘Poet Bole’s Tale’, ‘Qingming Rain’, ‘Swallow Without a Load’, ‘Surprised Swan Drunk’, and ‘Love in the Three Kingdoms’, and more.

Content:

The lyrics of national style songs, often inspired by classical poetry, are known for their beauty and dreamlike quality. These songs emphasize harmony and beauty in melody and rhythm, integrating modern music elements to create a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. The arrangement of these songs also includes traditional Chinese music elements, such as opera singing styles and pentatonic scales, which imbue the songs with a rich atmosphere of traditional Chinese culture.Open from August 19th to December 30th. Performance times and durations are subject to the actual event.