The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou is a comprehensive cultural venue built to commemorate Tang Xianzu, one of the world’s hundred great cultural figures and a master of Ming‑dynasty drama in China. It is also one of Jiangxi Province’s ten major memorial halls dedicated to historical luminaries.
Exhibition Updates | National Music Artist Fang Jinlong Visits the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City
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Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall Official Account
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2024-09-30
Traditional Chinese music artist
Visit and Exchange
On September 26, 2024, Fang Jinlong, a renowned traditional Chinese music artist, instrument collector, and leading figure of the contemporary five-string pipa—often hailed as “the most popular traditional Chinese musician among young people today”—visited the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou for an exhibition and exchange.
As a master of traditional Chinese music with profound artistic mastery, Fang Jinlong skillfully incorporates elements of Chinese opera into his performances, lending new vibrancy and depth to this time-honored art form. Meanwhile, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou, an important venue dedicated to the celebrated Ming‑dynasty dramatist Tang Xianzu, showcases his remarkable achievements in the field of opera. His seminal works, including the “Four Dreams of Linchuan,” possess enduring artistic value; they caused a sensation in their day, earned worldwide acclaim, and have remained popular for four centuries. When the essence of Chinese opera collides with the sounds of traditional Chinese instruments, the result is a truly magical synergy.
Master Fang Jinlong described himself as a “super noodle soup enthusiast,” and during his visit to the exhibition hall, he deeply appreciated the Ming‑dynasty literary giant’s outstanding achievements in the field of drama and his enduring artistic contributions. Throughout the entire tour, he was accompanied by his own composition, “Silk and Bamboo: The Peony Pavilion,” and upon concluding his visit, he generously donated a CD of this musical work to our museum.
Master Fang Jinlong also sat in quiet meditation, enjoying a guqin performance and a traditional flower‑arranging demonstration.
During his visit to Fuzhou, Master Fang Jinlong discussed the insights and lessons that Tang Xianzu’s dramas offer for contemporary music. He remarked, “Drama cannot exist without music. I believe that in the future, we can promote drama in many ways by transforming more of its classic vocal styles into instrumental works.”
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