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Kunqu Opera

 

KunquOpera is one of the oldest forms of opera still existing in China, with its origins dating back to the end of theYuan Dynasty(1271-1368). It has distinguished itself by the virtuosity of its rhythmic patterns and has exerted a dominant influence on all the more recent forms of opera in China, including the Sichuan and Beijing operas.

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Editor: Dong Jirong

 

 

 


 
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