The Development of Henan Opera in Kaifeng, China

Abstract

This research is "The Development of Henan Opera in Kaifeng, China". The purpose is to: 1) investigate the current situation and development of Henan Opera; 2) To Analysis the characteristic of Henan Opera This is a qualitative study, including related literature research, surveys, observations, and interviews. These data are collected through field investigations of 3 inheritors of Henan opera. This article uses the method of field investigation to analyze the data of the inheritors of Henan Opera. The research results of this article are as follows:

1. Development of Hernan Opera can divided into three phases: 1.1) In the original Chinese era in 1920 - 1930, it was found that the performer did not know, could not read. The show is not structured. The plot is not interesting. There was no stage for the performance. 1.2) In the new Chinese era 1949-1966 it was found that scripts were written for use in performances. There was a stage construction for the show. And adjust the format to meet the needs of the audience and 1.3) in the new opera era since the year 2000 is an era that opened the mind to freedom in various fields, making the performance of the Henan opera. Using a variety of acting methods but still maintain a strong singing identity and in this change, the original model is also linked.

2. The characteristic of Henan Opera have 2.1) the characteristic of singing can be roughly divided into four basic categories; The single-chamber style, the two-chamber style, the three-chamber style and the multi-chamber style. 2.2) The characteristic of Music used are the Chinese national mode. 2.3) the characteristic of performance is very important in opera singing. the combination of performance and singing is a traditional of Chinese opera and feature of Henan Opera singing art.

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