A Song of Pipa Lures Han Emperor (Part II) 一曲琵琶动汉皇(下) Yi Qu Pi Pa Dong Han Huang (Xia)
Scope and Contents
A Song of Pipa Lures Han Emperor (Part II) 一曲琵琶动汉皇(下) Yi Qu Pi Pa Dong Han Huang (Xia) The story tells the beautiful Wang Zhao Jun who is passed up for an opportunity to be selected as Han Emperor's concubine for not bribing a palace official in exchange for a royal audience. She instead becomes a maid in the palace, living a life of drudgery. Wang expresses her sorrow in song through the pipa. One day, Emperor Han passes by and overhears her singing and melodic playing. Moved by her beauty and talent, Emperor Han takes Wang Zhao Jun as his concubine.
Dates
- Majority of material found in 1996-2009
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is unrestricted.
Extent
3 Sheets : 2 copies of Cantonese opera music sheet ; Music sheet 9" x 14" & 11" x 17"
Language of Materials
Chinese
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository