THE IMAGE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE CHINESE OPERA “THE GRAY-HAIRED GIRL” IN THE INTERPRETATION OF LEI JIA
Abstract
The article deals with one of the aspects of the first national Chinese opera “The Gray-haired Girl”, associated with the image of the main character Cier. First staged in 1945, this opera marked a new stage in the development of the genre in the People’s Republic of China and reflected the characteristic features of the epoch. For almost 80 years, this work has been a success with the public and presents a certain difficulty for artists. Special attention is paid to the interpretation of Lei Jia, a well–known representative of the modern opera art of China. It organically combines the song and dance traditions of the Yangae genre, the Huagu opera and the Italian bel canto. Three arias of the main character, which are of key importance in the dramaturgy of the opera, are considered in detail. The specific features of the interpretation of the image of Cier performed by Lei Jia, as well as harmonic, intonation, rhythmic features of the numbers are revealed.
About the Authors
S. G. Voitkevich
Dmitry Hvorostovsky Siberian State Academy of Arts
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Svetlana G. Voitkevich, Cand. Sc. (Art Criticism), professor of History music Department, Vice-rector for Creative work and International Activities
Krasnoyarsk, 660049
Khu Minyan
Dmitry Hvorostovsky Siberian State Academy of Arts; Heihe University
China
China
Khu Minyan, Trainee assistant of the 2nd year of study, Department of Solo Singing and Opera Training; teacher
164300, Heihe
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Review
For citations:
Voitkevich S.G., Minyan Kh. THE IMAGE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE CHINESE OPERA “THE GRAY-HAIRED GIRL” IN THE INTERPRETATION OF LEI JIA. ARTE. 2023;(2):65-75. (In Russ.)
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