Chinese Quyi 中国曲艺曲种

   民间小曲mínjiān xiáoqǔ:folk songs.    曲艺是各种“说唱艺术”的统称,它是由民间口头文学和歌唱艺术,经过长期发展、演变,形成的一种独特的艺术形式。 Quyi is the general name given to China’s numerous ballad arts. It is a unique art form that uses old folk literature and singing. 评书评书用普通话进行说演,节目以长篇书目为主,内容多为历史朝代更迭、英雄征战的故事。 Pingshu (Storytelling)Speaking Mandarin, Read More

Shadow Puppet Play 皮影戏

   With a long history in China, shadow puppets were introduced to many countries during the Yang Dynasty, attracting many foreign audiences. They call the art form Chinese shadow play.    皮影戏,又称“影子戏”,“灯影戏”,是一种用灯光照射兽皮或纸板做成的人物剪影,在音乐的伴奏中,由艺人一边操纵剪影一边演唱的民间戏剧形式。 Shadow puppet Read More

Consummate Skill of Sichuan Opera – Face Changing 川剧绝活——变脸

   变脸,原指戏曲中的情绪化妆,后来指一种瞬间多次变换脸部妆容的表演特技。这种表演许多剧种都有,以川剧最为著名。 Face Changing refers to the special performance skill of changing facial masks several times in the blink of an eye. The performance is used in a wide variety of operas but is Read More