The Craft of Cantonese Musical: Composition and Lyrics

07.01.2021 to 21.01.2021

In this talk series, musicologist Hedy Law explores elements of Cantonese musicals through the work of influential local musical theatre composer/lyricist duo Leon Ko and Chris Shum

The Stage Movements of Cantonese Opera

26.01.2021 to 23.02.2021, Seminar Hall, Xiqu Centre and live-streaming

This talk looks at how acting, martial arts and dance are combined in Cantonese opera stage movement to create patterns of formulaic gesture that help define character and contribute to the unfolding of plot

Dance on Screen: Dance Films and Videos

27.01.2021

Renowned dance video director Maurice Lai shares his experience of creating works for the screen. Exploring the relationship between video and dance, he looks at what we understand by screendance, and how a work of screendance can be appreciated

The Music of Cantonese Opera

02.02.2021

This talk explores the wide range of musical elements used in Cantonese opera, looking at the different vocal styles used for male and female roles, and the use of percussive instruments and rhythmic melodies to enhance mood and narrative

Dance on Screen: Dance and Film in Transformation

24.02.2021

Dance film curator and artist Elysa Wendi shares in a talk about the possibilities of this hybrid art form and traces back to the early history of dance on screen