


This will be an accessible program for the whole family including a special Canadian bilingual (English and Chinese) adaptation of The Jade Bracelet, a traditional comical repertoire with contemporary references.Įnglish and Chinese subtitles will further facilitate audience’s appreciation and understanding of the story.

It includes the complete synthesis and harmonization of singing, acting, recitation and dancing. Peking opera is recognized as one of UNESCO intangible cultural heritages. In addition to two opera repertoires with magnificent costumes, extraordinary make-up, and powerful performance by acclaimed Peking opera artist William Lau with Laura Astwood from Ottawa and invited artist Marc Lo from Toronto, the program also features the Guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument by the talented Unissia Huang. The Autumn Melody Collective, which specializes in the presentation of Peking Opera and other Chinese performing arts in Ottawa, will present an enchanting afternoon of these unique art forms rarely seen in the capital region. Click the Buy Tickets button for more information. Alternately, you may purchase tickets for a livestream of this performance. Autumn Melody Collective is proud to present this show live, on stage at Shenkman Arts Centre.
