Chinese Kunqu Opera: Blossoms Beneath the Moon —美西昆曲研习社2026年秋季公演《花梢月影》

Kunqu Opera Society, USA proudly presents its 2026 Autumn Performance, Blossoms Beneath the Moon 《花梢月影》.

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the elegance and beauty of Kunqu Opera, one of China’s oldest and most refined forms of traditional theater. Through poetic storytelling, graceful movement, exquisite singing, and live traditional Chinese instrumental accompaniment, this performance brings together five beloved excerpts from the classical Kunqu repertoire.

Program

《琵琶记 · 描容》 Painting the Portrait
from Tale of the Pipa

《玉簪记 · 偷诗》 Stealing the Poem
from The Jade Hairpin

《烂柯山 · 痴梦》 A Maddening Dream
from Lanke Mountain

《红梨记 · 亭会》 Encounter at the Pavilion
from The Tale of Red Pear Blossoms

《铁冠图 · 刺虎》 The Assassination of General Tiger
from Tieguan Tu

The performance will be accompanied by a live ensemble of traditional Chinese instruments, including Kun flute, pipa, zheng, erhu, suona, drums, gongs, and cymbals.

About Kunqu Opera

With a history spanning more than four centuries, Kunqu is renowned for its lyrical singing, poetic language, elegant movement, and distinctive musical tradition. Often regarded as one of the most influential forms of traditional Chinese theater, Kunqu was recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Whether you are already familiar with Chinese opera or discovering Kunqu for the first time, we warmly invite you to experience an afternoon of music, poetry, movement, and storytelling.

Event Details

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Performance begins at 2:00 PM

Dynasty Theater
9837 Baldwin Pl
El Monte, CA 91731

🎟️ Free Admission
Free admission. Registration is required.

免費停車 Free parking: 9837 和 9900 兩處均可停車Available at both 9837 and 9900

Language: Performed in Chinese with English surtitles. No prior knowledge of Chinese or Kunqu Opera is required to enjoy the performance.

Presented by Kunqu Opera Society, USA / 美西昆曲研习社