Kunqu Opera, (originate) in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties, first emerged as unique local melody in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou. Thanks to reforms by a retired official named Wei Liangfu, it took a delicate form in the 1500s, it earned its reputation as "The Queen of the Chinese Operas".
Kunqu Opera is a (mix) of various art forms including songs, narration, dance and martial arts, with astonishing makeup, embroidered (刺绣) costumes and stage arrangements adding to its elegance. many traditional Chinese operas, the Kunqu style also has five main roles: Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou.
Kunqu Opera performances are highly stylized. Traditionally, the stage is (simple) decorated so as not to steal the show from the production's most important element: the plot. The storyline (drive) by the songs, body movements and gestures of the performers on stage. To convey their emotions while performing, performers need to do is control their breath and tone with extreme carefulness, have full command of their (face) expressions and master the many ways to use their stares, smiles and frowns to convey their emotions.
The basic performance unit of Kunqu Opera, Qupai, is still in use in some traditional operas and is expected (use) in the future.
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