What are some social themes that could have been present today? Communism’s effect: More operas with working-class characters instead of historical heroes and villains. Topics changed from moral lessons to social themes. Opera adopted Western instruments, theaters, and sets. What are some examples of moral messages? Opera was used in many occasions and often stretched over hours or days. Often men would take female roles and vice-versa. Operas were rowdy with gambling and wickedness Often male or female only groups. Many made ends meet by becoming prostitutes. Acting was one of the most important tools because it could communicate a message without words…think you can do that?Īdmired for skill, low in status. Each character specializes in one or two of these skills. The four skills for expression are: Singing Speaking Acting Fighting Fighting in opera later went on to influence films, including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Let’s see if we can make a set using only a few items with these settings: Mountain Hotel Party Beach Why? Stage troupes travelled everywhere, making large sets and props difficult to move.
Make-up and costumes are very expensive and elaborate!! They identify each character.ĥ Dan (female) Jing (painted face) Chou (clown) Sheng (male)Ħ Beijing Opera Sets Scenery and stage props are very simple and scarce. Jing (painted-face), usually a warrior or general, strength over intelligence Chou (clown), for comic relief. There are four types of characters found on stage: Sheng (male) Dan (female) Including qingyi (serious heroine), wudan (military woman), huadan (flirtatious maid), laodan (elderly woman), and Caiden (comic woman).
Make some predictions as to what all is a part of Chinese opera. are not allowed!ģ What can we expect? Watch this news clip about the Peking Opera Company’s visit to New York City. Be objective! Words like dumb, boring, stupid, etc. How this opera is what you did not expect. Write down the following observations: How this opera is what you expected. Do Now Watch this clip from the opening of Rossini’s “Barber of Seville”.
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