What are the main differences between traditional Peking Opera and modern Peking Opera?

1. Modern drama objectively develops traditional drama in terms of aria and plate. But because of his "monopoly", Beijing opera, especially traditional opera, has been impacted. Talent is cut off, classic plays are lost, and excellent actors leave the stage.

2. In terms of musical elements, modern drama has absorbed symphony. On some occasions, the scenes and plots in traditional drama are difficult to reproduce. But for accompaniment, I tend not to enter western music, and use traditional civil and military venues. When rendering the plot and setting off the characters, the introduction of western music can achieve good results.

3. Then there is the scenery. Replace traditional simple but practical props with large scenery.

4. The focus is also the most worth discussing. Should the improvement of Peking Opera give up "stylization"

Personally, I think "stylization" is one of the greatest characteristics and charms of Beijing opera. However, modern drama has lost its stylization because of the richness of scenes and props.

In addition, modern Peking Opera and traditional Peking Opera can be distinguished in content. Traditional Peking Opera mostly shows historical themes, such as Farewell My Concubine and Case-solving, while modern Peking Opera mostly reflects realistic themes, such as Revolutionary Modern Peking Opera, Taking the Tiger Mountain Outward, The Story of the Red Lantern and Shajiabang.