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Yue opera - also called the Sahoxing opera is a relatively new local Chinese
opera popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River. It originated in the
Shaoxing region near Shanghai, the northeastern Zhejiang Province, which
belonged to the Yue State in ancient times, so it was popularly known as Yueju
(越劇, Yue opera). Yue opera has a history of about 100 years. It was derived from
a kind of story-singing. At first, it was performed with a small drum and
hardwood clappers for rhythm and later, choral and orchestral accompaniment was
added. It drew some musical elements from Shao opera and subsequently formed its
own characteristics.
Yue opera is noted for its lyricism, and singing is dominant in it. Its tunes
are sweet and beautiful and the performance vivid and full of local color.
Originally Yue opera was only performed by males and then changed to all female
performances. After 1949, male and females work together. Notable actors include
Yuan Xuefen, Wang Wenjuan, Xu Yulan, Jin Caifeng. Most of yue opera plays are
based on romantic love stories. The most famous plays performed in Shaoxing
style and shot are "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai," "The Dream of a Red Mansions"
and "The Romance of a Western Chamber".
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