Kunqu Opera

A sleeve, a glance, a line of song. Kunqu tells its stories through lyrical music and wonderfully precise movement.

Developed in the Suzhou region, Kunqu brings together singing, recitation, gesture and instrumental music. Understanding a character’s movements and the story behind a short scene opens up an art that rewards close attention.

A closer encounter

• Pair an introduction to a scene’s story with the experience of watching it performed.
• Explore the meaning of stylised gestures and costumes as a cultural counterpoint to Suzhou’s gardens.

Tell us what interests you. We’ll shape the experience around your journey and confirm the arrangements in your personal proposal.