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The unique of Peking OperaPeking Opera is unique, bearing no similarity to western opera - neither in culture, language, music nor staging. The most fundamental difference is in the approach: Western opera is realistic, whereas Peking Opera is symbolic.Unlike theaters in the West, the stage in Chinese opera is not hidden beh...
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What is Peking OperaPeking Opera, known as Jing Ju (Capital Opera), has a history of more than 200 years. Because of its patronage by the ruling Qing or Manchu Dynasty, Peking Opera grew from a local folk art to the standard bearer of theatrical art. It attained the prominent status of Guo Ju or national Opera of China...
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Males and females exchange rolesOne more interesting thing! Males and females can exchange roles in Beijing Opera!In the past, women were not allowed to perform on stage, but today, performers include both men and women. Mei Lanfang was a world-renowned female impersonator. His talent was such that he not only resembled a young wo...
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Voice and rolesUnlike western opera roles, which are classified by vocal range, e.g. soprano and tenor, Peking Opera roles, are organized by age and gender.Female roles are called dan, consisting of:· qing yi (the demure, decent young woman)· hua dan (the coquettish, fun-loving young woman)· wu dan (the y...
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Peking Opera: musical instrumentsThe few musical instruments in Peking Opera have two functions: one, to direct stage movements, and the other, to accompany the singing. Percussion instruments are used to direct movements. They consist of a small wooden drum, a small gong, a large gong, a pair of cymbals and a pair of clappers. Occ...
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Amazing Face Changing! Beijing Opera Facial Makeup ArtThe ever-changing, flowing, and moving brush strokes draw the eternal romantic figures. Now let's feel the charm of Beijing opera facial makeup art together~Copyright: Kuaishou...
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