The singing techniques and transmission process of Liu Xiaoyan in Yu Opera

Abstract

This research examines the singing techniques of Liu Xiaoyan in Yu Opera and their dissemination process. The study objectives were: 1) tTo analyze of Liu Xiaoyan's Singing Techniques in Yu Opera; and 2)To Study transmission process of Liu Xiaoyan in Yu Opera. Through qualitative methods, including interviews with Yu Opera practitioners and analysis of performance recordings, the findings are as follows:

Singing Techniques: Liu Xiaoyan’s performances, such as Tong Gen Yi Guo , Fruits of Shared Roots), exemplify her mastery of breath control (dantian qi), dialect-inflected ornamentation (e.g., huayin glissando), and rhythmic dramaturgy. In Tong Gen Yi Guo, her nuanced vocal shifts from resonant declamations in confrontational scenes to fragile whispers in introspective soliloquies highlight Yu Opera’s capacity to convey complex familial and moral narratives through technical precision.

Liu Xiaoyan various methods to spread her art, such as teaching at Henan Arts Academy, digital innovations like livestreamed classes, and international collaborations. Her work combines traditional rural opera with modern elements, attracting younger viewers while keeping the original dialects intact. Research shows her methods blend technical precision with emotional depth, and her model integrates institutional structures with technology, keeping Yu Opera alive and evolving.

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