Ticketed Talk

A Conversation with Tan Dun: A New “Peony Pavilion” in an Old Context

Tan Dun

Tan Dun, composer
Maxwell K. Hearn, Douglas Dillon Curator in Charge of Asian Art

World-renowned composer Tan Dun will discuss his vision for restaging the classic kunqu opera Peony Pavilion in the Metropolitan's Astor Court. Joining him will be Maxwell K. Hearn, Douglas Dillon Curator in Charge of the Department of Asian Art, who organized the complementary exhibition Chinese Gardens: Pavilions, Studios, Retreats. The exhibition demonstrates that China's enclosed gardens, an integral part of residential and palace architecture, have long served as sites for literary gatherings, theatrical performances, and imaginary outings.

Above: Photo of Tan Dun © Nana Watanabe

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Met Museum Presents: The New 2013–14 Season

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Featuring: Alarm Will Sound in residence, John Zorn, Patti Smith, Arvo Pärt, Chamber Opera at the Met, Philippe Jaroussky, TEDxMET, Rosanne Cash, Adam Gopnik, David Longstreth, and many more.

View the 2013–2014 brochure.

Above: John Zorn

Accommodations for Visitors with Hearing Loss

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The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium and the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education are equipped with infrared sound enhancement systems (with headsets and neck loops). To obtain a headset or neck loop please ask an usher. Headsets and neck loops are available free of charge with identification. Real-time captioning is also available upon request.