The performance style of nandan in Beijing opera – on the Example of ‘the four great nandan masters’ Cover Image

Изпълнителски стил нан дан от пекинската опера – въз основа на творчеството на „четиримата велики нан дан“
The performance style of nandan in Beijing opera – on the Example of ‘the four great nandan masters’

Author(s): Li Minhueay
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство „Проф. Асен Диамандиев“ – Пловдив
Keywords: The four great nandan; performing style; Chinese Beijing Opera

Summary/Abstract: ‘Nan dan‘ from Beijing Opera means ’a man dressed and made up as a woman, a man singing a female voice‘ and is a special type of performer typical of Chinese Beijing Opera. Then exceptional actors appeared, unsurpassed in all components of performing skills: vocal (singing), declamatory (lines and dialogue), expressive (expression of emotions) and acting (dancing and martial arts).They portrayed female dramatic characters on stage with the ’male body.‘ Their superb creative achievements and classic stage images leave an indelible memory in the cultural history of the world.

  • Issue Year: 1/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 194-203
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bulgarian
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