Great Sound is Rare (Selected Plays of Chen Xiting)

Author: Mao Shian
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Under the ancient starry sky, there lies a lonely ancient path, drifting into the depths of historical void. From intensity to tranquility, from brilliance to simplicity, from meticulously crafted density to ethereal subtlety, from fervent passion to poetic reverie, it continually transitions from virtual history into poetic realms, allowing people to perceive the creative journey of Chen Xiting. His creation, The Treaty of Chanyuan, stands as the lifetime masterpiece of Peking Opera master Zhou Xinfang, while The Story of You Sanjie is an undisuplicated classic of Peking Opera actress Tong Zhiling. Both operas have achieved fame in the world of Peking Opera. His historical dramas are filled with fervent passion, while his Dream of the Red Chamber adaptations are ethereal and sorrowful. In the historical process of Chinese opera transitioning toward modernity, Mr. Chen is an irreplaceable pivotal figure with a transformative significance. He has achieved a harmonious dialogue between literary elegance and stage performance. His lyrics are exquisite and classical, resonating with repetition, reflecting the painstaking efforts of his heart and soul. Artists like Mr. Chen, with profound roots in traditional Chinese culture and an intense aura of traditional heritage, are now lost in modern society, with no possibility of revival. At the end of the long, winding path, he addresses the people of this world with a question: "Among these few, with whom shall I return?"