Convivium of Tang Luminaries by The Jiangsu Kunju Theatre

Convivium of Tang Luminaries is a Kunqu opera created and performed by The Jiangsu Kunju Theatre. The production uses the elegant and timeless Kunqu melodies to portray the notable poets of the Tang Dynasty.The opera vividly brings to life the biographies, personal charm, individual poetic styles, and the societal context of famous poets such as LI Bai, DU Fu, WANG Wei, BAI Juyi, and JIA Dao. It seamlessly integrates classical poems like The Pipa Song, On LI's Secluded Residence, The Azure Pool, and The Cottage that Autumn Wind Has Ruined into the narrative. The production features a distinguished cast and creative team: LUO Zhou as the playwright, MA Junfeng as the director, and SHI Xiaomei as the artistic director. The cast includes KE Jun, QIAN Zhenrong, and GONG Yinlei, along with SHI Xiaoming, ZHOU Xin, QIAN Wei, ZHAO Yutao, YANG Yang, XU Sijia, and ZHU Xianzhe, showcasing a rich array of talent and artistry.