An old stage,especially for traditional opera performances,stands in Jinglou,a town in Zhangshu,administered by Yichun,a city in East China's Jiangxi Province.Tea-picking opera-a performance genre,developed from f...An old stage,especially for traditional opera performances,stands in Jinglou,a town in Zhangshu,administered by Yichun,a city in East China's Jiangxi Province.Tea-picking opera-a performance genre,developed from folk dances and songs,and which depicts people’'s daily lives-is often performed on that stage,in the evening,by a troupe organized by Bai Genbao's family.The Bais including Bai Genbao's parents,wife and eldest daughter,have inherited and helped promote this performance art derived from tea gardens,for three generations.展开更多
Yulin was belong to ＂Hundred Yue＂ in ancient time, the Zhuang and Yao nationality was the indigenous people here. After the Qin and Han Dynasties, the central plains people constantly migrating to the south not only...Yulin was belong to ＂Hundred Yue＂ in ancient time, the Zhuang and Yao nationality was the indigenous people here. After the Qin and Han Dynasties, the central plains people constantly migrating to the south not only brought the advanced agricultural technology, but also a lot of Hafts customs and folk music, including the ＂picking flower lanterns＂, ＂tea-picking drama＂ and other folk music cultures which combined with the local pristine ＂tea plucking＂ folk songs, and then the ＂tea plucking＂ music culture began to have its own unique artistic features. These characteristics contributed to highlight the beauty of Yulin tea plucking opera. This article mainly discusses Yulin tea-picking Drama＇s rich aesthetic connotation through elaborating its music, lyrics, the theme, dancing, and clothing etc.展开更多
Wish the Chinese Opera Festival in Paris becomes a door that will never be closed,so that the Chinese opera can bloom colorfully on the world stage,helping the people with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds get t...Wish the Chinese Opera Festival in Paris becomes a door that will never be closed,so that the Chinese opera can bloom colorfully on the world stage,helping the people with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds get to know and understand each other in the ocean of art,and jointly witness and protect the diversity and prosperity of the human civilization.展开更多
The Chinese Opera Season 2025 and International Exhibition of Chinese Opera opened in Vienna,the capital of Austria,on the evening of April 5.As the opening performance of the Season,a traditional Wu Opera(a local ope...The Chinese Opera Season 2025 and International Exhibition of Chinese Opera opened in Vienna,the capital of Austria,on the evening of April 5.As the opening performance of the Season,a traditional Wu Opera(a local opera in Zhejiang Province)scene"the Legend of the White Snake"was performed at the Muth Theatre in Vienna,drawing enthusiastic responses.展开更多
This study explores the intricate symbiotic relationship between the Cantonese tonal system and Cantonese opera through an interdisciplinary lens of linguistics and musicology.Cantonese,with its complex tonal architec...This study explores the intricate symbiotic relationship between the Cantonese tonal system and Cantonese opera through an interdisciplinary lens of linguistics and musicology.Cantonese,with its complex tonal architecture and unique phonetic characteristics,serves not only as a communicative medium but as a structural blueprint for the melodic and rhythmic composition of Cantonese opera.Through historical tracing,phonological analysis,and performative interpretation,the paper examines how tonal contours directly shape vocal techniques,emotional expression,and narrative cadence within the opera tradition.The research further investigates how socio-cultural factors—ranging from regional identity,migration,and colonial modernity to contemporary digital transmission—have mediated the evolution and resilience of this art form.By demonstrating how linguistic tone and musical tune co-construct aesthetic experience and cultural memory,the paper offers a new theoretical model for understanding language-music co-evolution in tonal cultures.This inquiry not only affirms Cantonese opera’s role as a living archive of regional identity but also proposes strategies for its revitalization amidst the shifting conditions of modernity and globalization.展开更多
Guangdong Han Opera,known as the“Peony of the South,”is a treasured art form with a history of over 300 years.As one of the three major opera genres in Guangdong,it primarily uses Pi and Huang tuning,incorporating K...Guangdong Han Opera,known as the“Peony of the South,”is a treasured art form with a history of over 300 years.As one of the three major opera genres in Guangdong,it primarily uses Pi and Huang tuning,incorporating Kunqu,Gaoqiang,Chuiqiang,and minor tunes,with Zhongzhou rhyme as its stage language.The roles are divided into seven categories:Sheng,Dan,Chou,Gong,Po,and Jing(including Hongjing and Wujing).Its accompaniment instruments,particularly the Touxian,Dasuluo,and Haotou,are distinctive,making it an excellent Pi and Huang opera genre in southern China.In 2008,Guangdong Han Opera was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage,recognizing its artistic value and entrusting it with the mission of inheriting and developing this opera genre.This paper focuses on the Guangdong Han Opera“Wang Zhaojun”and employs methods such as literature review and case analysis to explore its achievements in secondary creation and artistic innovation.The opera has achieved innovations in script,character,music,and stagecraft,and made breakthroughs in performance form,narrative technique,and cultural connotation,promoting the inheritance and development of Guangdong Han Opera and providing insights into contemporary drama innovation.展开更多
Zhuge Liang was an eminent and universally known historical figure whose name is familiar to almost every household.He possessed exceptional talents in many areas and made significant contributions,particularly in pol...Zhuge Liang was an eminent and universally known historical figure whose name is familiar to almost every household.He possessed exceptional talents in many areas and made significant contributions,particularly in politics,military affairs,and diplomacy.In historical records,Zhuge Liang was regarded as a statesman skilled in military administration rather than unconventional stratagems,and more proficient in civil governance than in battlefield command-an internal affairs expert described as“strong in pacifying the state and managing the army,but less given to extraordinary schemes,and better at governing the people than leading troops”.Among the general public,however,his image transformed into an almost deified and omniscient figure,one who could“make impeccable plans and even summon the wind and rain”.This contrast reflects the significant evolution of Zhuge Liang’s image.This dissertation focuses on the image of Zhuge Liang as portrayed in Ming Dynasty Three Kingdoms operas,analyzes the reasons for the transformation of his image,and attempts to offer modest supplementary insights based on previous research.展开更多
This paper employs the theories and methods of music anthropology to conduct a deep analysis of the newly composed Guangdong Han Opera“Tianfeng Haiyu Meihuadu.”By exploring its musical forms,performance rituals,and ...This paper employs the theories and methods of music anthropology to conduct a deep analysis of the newly composed Guangdong Han Opera“Tianfeng Haiyu Meihuadu.”By exploring its musical forms,performance rituals,and the cultural connotations of the Hakka people,it reveals the unique cultural memory embedded in the musical aspects of the opera.The study finds that“Tianfeng Haiyu Meihuadu”is not only a representative work of the newly composed Guangdong Han Opera but also an important carrier of Hakka cultural inheritance and dissemination.Its music and performance are closely linked to the history,emotions,and social life of the Hakka people,providing a vivid example for understanding the characteristics of Hakka culture and the functions of musical culture.展开更多
This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristi...This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristics.By reviewing the inclusion of Chinese opera cultural elements in this material,the study identifies existing issues and provides recommendations for improvement.Introducing opera culture into Chinese language teaching materials can align with global cultural exchanges,helping more people learn about traditional Chinese culture and enhancing China’s international influence.展开更多
From the perspective of the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage,this study explores practical strategies for integrating local opera singing styles into the cultivation of preschool music literacy.After litera...From the perspective of the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage,this study explores practical strategies for integrating local opera singing styles into the cultivation of preschool music literacy.After literature research,field investigation,and teaching practice,it analyzes the application value of the artistic features of local opera singing styles in preschool education and seeks effective methods for integrating them into music education in kindergartens.Research shows that local opera singing styles are rich in cultural connotations and artistic charm,and have unique advantages in cultivating children’s musical literacy.Therefore,integrating them into preschool music education is beneficial to children’s understanding of traditional culture,the development of musical abilities,and the cultivation of aesthetic tastes.This study proposes the following practical strategies:Select suitable opera segments for young children and design interesting teaching activities;use multimedia technology to create vivid and interesting learning scenarios;organize opera experience activities to bring children closer to traditional culture;and conduct teacher training to enhance their knowledge of opera and teaching abilities.This research result has certain theoretical and practical significance for promoting local operas into kindergartens,facilitating the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage,and innovating preschool music education.展开更多
文摘An old stage,especially for traditional opera performances,stands in Jinglou,a town in Zhangshu,administered by Yichun,a city in East China's Jiangxi Province.Tea-picking opera-a performance genre,developed from folk dances and songs,and which depicts people’'s daily lives-is often performed on that stage,in the evening,by a troupe organized by Bai Genbao's family.The Bais including Bai Genbao's parents,wife and eldest daughter,have inherited and helped promote this performance art derived from tea gardens,for three generations.
文摘Yulin was belong to ＂Hundred Yue＂ in ancient time, the Zhuang and Yao nationality was the indigenous people here. After the Qin and Han Dynasties, the central plains people constantly migrating to the south not only brought the advanced agricultural technology, but also a lot of Hafts customs and folk music, including the ＂picking flower lanterns＂, ＂tea-picking drama＂ and other folk music cultures which combined with the local pristine ＂tea plucking＂ folk songs, and then the ＂tea plucking＂ music culture began to have its own unique artistic features. These characteristics contributed to highlight the beauty of Yulin tea plucking opera. This article mainly discusses Yulin tea-picking Drama＇s rich aesthetic connotation through elaborating its music, lyrics, the theme, dancing, and clothing etc.
文摘Wish the Chinese Opera Festival in Paris becomes a door that will never be closed,so that the Chinese opera can bloom colorfully on the world stage,helping the people with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds get to know and understand each other in the ocean of art,and jointly witness and protect the diversity and prosperity of the human civilization.
文摘The Chinese Opera Season 2025 and International Exhibition of Chinese Opera opened in Vienna,the capital of Austria,on the evening of April 5.As the opening performance of the Season,a traditional Wu Opera(a local opera in Zhejiang Province)scene"the Legend of the White Snake"was performed at the Muth Theatre in Vienna,drawing enthusiastic responses.
文摘This study explores the intricate symbiotic relationship between the Cantonese tonal system and Cantonese opera through an interdisciplinary lens of linguistics and musicology.Cantonese,with its complex tonal architecture and unique phonetic characteristics,serves not only as a communicative medium but as a structural blueprint for the melodic and rhythmic composition of Cantonese opera.Through historical tracing,phonological analysis,and performative interpretation,the paper examines how tonal contours directly shape vocal techniques,emotional expression,and narrative cadence within the opera tradition.The research further investigates how socio-cultural factors—ranging from regional identity,migration,and colonial modernity to contemporary digital transmission—have mediated the evolution and resilience of this art form.By demonstrating how linguistic tone and musical tune co-construct aesthetic experience and cultural memory,the paper offers a new theoretical model for understanding language-music co-evolution in tonal cultures.This inquiry not only affirms Cantonese opera’s role as a living archive of regional identity but also proposes strategies for its revitalization amidst the shifting conditions of modernity and globalization.
基金This work was supported by the sub-topic“Research on Language Folklore Art”of the 2022 China National Social Science Fund Art Major Project“Theoretical and Practical Research on Chinese Art Folklore”(Moderator:Professor Bo Dong)’s phased research results(Grant No.22ZD06).
文摘Guangdong Han Opera,known as the“Peony of the South,”is a treasured art form with a history of over 300 years.As one of the three major opera genres in Guangdong,it primarily uses Pi and Huang tuning,incorporating Kunqu,Gaoqiang,Chuiqiang,and minor tunes,with Zhongzhou rhyme as its stage language.The roles are divided into seven categories:Sheng,Dan,Chou,Gong,Po,and Jing(including Hongjing and Wujing).Its accompaniment instruments,particularly the Touxian,Dasuluo,and Haotou,are distinctive,making it an excellent Pi and Huang opera genre in southern China.In 2008,Guangdong Han Opera was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage,recognizing its artistic value and entrusting it with the mission of inheriting and developing this opera genre.This paper focuses on the Guangdong Han Opera“Wang Zhaojun”and employs methods such as literature review and case analysis to explore its achievements in secondary creation and artistic innovation.The opera has achieved innovations in script,character,music,and stagecraft,and made breakthroughs in performance form,narrative technique,and cultural connotation,promoting the inheritance and development of Guangdong Han Opera and providing insights into contemporary drama innovation.
文摘Zhuge Liang was an eminent and universally known historical figure whose name is familiar to almost every household.He possessed exceptional talents in many areas and made significant contributions,particularly in politics,military affairs,and diplomacy.In historical records,Zhuge Liang was regarded as a statesman skilled in military administration rather than unconventional stratagems,and more proficient in civil governance than in battlefield command-an internal affairs expert described as“strong in pacifying the state and managing the army,but less given to extraordinary schemes,and better at governing the people than leading troops”.Among the general public,however,his image transformed into an almost deified and omniscient figure,one who could“make impeccable plans and even summon the wind and rain”.This contrast reflects the significant evolution of Zhuge Liang’s image.This dissertation focuses on the image of Zhuge Liang as portrayed in Ming Dynasty Three Kingdoms operas,analyzes the reasons for the transformation of his image,and attempts to offer modest supplementary insights based on previous research.
基金supported by the sub-topic“Research on Language Folklore Art”of the 2022 China National Social Science Fund Art Major Project“Theoretical and Practical Research on Chinese Art Folklore”(Moderator:Professor Bo Dong)’s phased research results(Grant No.22ZD06).
文摘This paper employs the theories and methods of music anthropology to conduct a deep analysis of the newly composed Guangdong Han Opera“Tianfeng Haiyu Meihuadu.”By exploring its musical forms,performance rituals,and the cultural connotations of the Hakka people,it reveals the unique cultural memory embedded in the musical aspects of the opera.The study finds that“Tianfeng Haiyu Meihuadu”is not only a representative work of the newly composed Guangdong Han Opera but also an important carrier of Hakka cultural inheritance and dissemination.Its music and performance are closely linked to the history,emotions,and social life of the Hakka people,providing a vivid example for understanding the characteristics of Hakka culture and the functions of musical culture.
基金Zhejiang Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences Circles“Investigating the Effect of ChatGPT on L2 Education”(24NDQN206YBM)。
文摘This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristics.By reviewing the inclusion of Chinese opera cultural elements in this material,the study identifies existing issues and provides recommendations for improvement.Introducing opera culture into Chinese language teaching materials can align with global cultural exchanges,helping more people learn about traditional Chinese culture and enhancing China’s international influence.
文摘From the perspective of the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage,this study explores practical strategies for integrating local opera singing styles into the cultivation of preschool music literacy.After literature research,field investigation,and teaching practice,it analyzes the application value of the artistic features of local opera singing styles in preschool education and seeks effective methods for integrating them into music education in kindergartens.Research shows that local opera singing styles are rich in cultural connotations and artistic charm,and have unique advantages in cultivating children’s musical literacy.Therefore,integrating them into preschool music education is beneficial to children’s understanding of traditional culture,the development of musical abilities,and the cultivation of aesthetic tastes.This study proposes the following practical strategies:Select suitable opera segments for young children and design interesting teaching activities;use multimedia technology to create vivid and interesting learning scenarios;organize opera experience activities to bring children closer to traditional culture;and conduct teacher training to enhance their knowledge of opera and teaching abilities.This research result has certain theoretical and practical significance for promoting local operas into kindergartens,facilitating the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage,and innovating preschool music education.
