Gathering of Local Opera Highlights

Author: Wang Xingrong
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Publish Date: 2009-01-28
Features: According to statistics from the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were over 300 local opera genres in China. This book selects 14 genres, including those with a long history and emerging local small plays. Some are derived from the inheritance and evolution of vocal traditions, while others have developed from folk songs and arts. There are Han Chinese opera genres as well as ethnic minority opera genres. Each genre is introduced separately, covering their formation and development history, as well as the plays, music, performance, and distinct artistic characteristics they possess when mature. This book selects 14 genres, including those with a long history and emerging local small plays; some are derived from the inheritance and evolution of vocal traditions, while others have developed from folk songs and arts; there are also ethnic minority opera genres, each introduced separately, covering their formation and development history, as well as the plays, music, performance, and distinct artistic characteristics they possess when mature.