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"Columbia Student Development and Activities Presents Columbia HORIZONS to Broaden the Cultural Horizons - Chinese Opera is the only performing art indigenous to Chinese Culture. It is a master culmination of artistic expressions reflecting on Chinese history, philosophy, moral values, and cultural traits. Be introduced to this unique art form through a professional performance and interaction with performers, as well as an in-depth discussion." C.P. Sobelman, Senior Lecturer, East Asian Language and Culture, Columbia University
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The traditional theatrical art of China, Chinese opera, is a highly refined performance art indigenous to Chinese culture. The Chinese opera today combines vacal, dance, and orchestral stage combat acrobatics. Before the introduction of vernacular stage play, and much later the movie and television industry, of the West, Chinese opera, as the only theatrical art of centuries, held an unique place in its role of social and mass education and cultural advancement. It is still the culmination of all indigenous performing arts and is regarded as such, despite of the influx of modern venue.
It is not only a master culmination of artistic expressions of different modes, it reflects profoundly Chinese history, philosophy, moral values and cultural traits. The proposed mini-course is designed to introduce this unique, indigenous art form from China through presentation, demonstration, participation and discussion.
To know China through Chinese opera is a pleasurable way to appreciate the country of vast territory, long history and complex artistic accomplishments. This mini course is conducted by Professor C.P. Sobelman along with NYJPW professional artists coordination to offer the following objectives:
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The contents of this mini course are as follows:
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1. Past and Future
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Three days program has been well organized and presented by NYJPW as follows:
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Calendar Events of Columbia Chinese Opera Web Page  |
1. Friday, February 18, 2000, 4-6 PM, Learner Hall Party Space
Jing Hu, Er Hu, Moon Guitar, San Xian, Suo Na, Drum & Clappers, Large Gong, Small Gong, Cymbals - Musician: Liu Zhen Guo Performer: Cheng-Hua Wang Make-Up Artist: Yang Gui Ying Performer: Zhang Guo Hui, Li Ji Ling, Xu Si Ping Musicians: Zhang Qi, Wu Liang, Jia Qing Lin |
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Bai Ge Demonstrates Mondey King Face Painting  |
Cheng-Hua Wang Performs Lao Sheng Xu Ping Guei in Wu Jia Slope  |
Three days program went well and be extreamlly appreciated by the student and faculty audience of Columbia University. All NYJPW participated team members have been rewarded with the following recognition Thank You letter:
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Dear Mrs. Wang:
On behalf of the Horizons Mini Course Program and the Chinese Traditional Theater Art course, we would like to extend our appreciation to you and all the performing artists you brought to our Program. The demonstation of the unique traditional operatic arts by each of the accomplished professional performing artists presented in the three sessions of our mini course gave the students at Columbia University a wonderful opportunity, beyond our regular courses, to understand and appreciate what Chinese opera represents. We also like to take this opportunity to wish you and the artists continued success individually, and as a group, in bringing an element of Chinese culture and art to other campuses and other communities. Please convey, on our behalf, our sincere thanks and best wishes to each of the artists who took part in our Program. Sincerely,
Ronald C. Jackson, Coordinator of Columbia Horizons Program
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