Zhang Jun
张军
Zhang Jun is a contemporary Kunqu Opera master and one of its most innovative ambassadors. A student of the legendary Kunqu artist Cai Zhengren, Zhang has performed leading roles in classics like "The…
Zhang Jun is a contemporary Kunqu Opera master and one of its most innovative ambassadors. A student of the legendary Kunqu artist Cai Zhengren, Zhang has performed leading roles in classics like "The Peony Pavilion" worldwide. He founded the Zhang Jun Kunqu Art Center in Shanghai, blending traditional Kunqu with modern staging while preserving its essence.
Heritage DNA
Classification
National Inheritor
Status
active
Year of Birth
1972
Age
54 years
Location
Shanghai
Region
East China
Next Master
Zhu Chenhao
朱晨昊
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