What's the difference between Beijing Opera and Sichuan Opera Farewell My Concubine?

Both Peking Opera and Sichuan Opera Farewell My Concubine are adapted from Peking Opera of the same name, but there are still some differences between them.

1. Form: Peking Opera is the quintessence of China, with a long history and unique performance form. However, Sichuan Opera is a local opera in Sichuan, which is characterized by unique skills such as changing face and spraying fire, and has strong local characteristics.

2. Plot: The Beijing Opera version of Farewell My Concubine has a simple plot and mainly tells the love story of Xiang Yu and Yu Ji. The Sichuan version of Farewell My Concubine is richer in plot, adding more details to make the whole story more complete.

3. Performance style: The performance style of Beijing Opera is relatively calm and elegant. The performance style of Sichuan Opera is lively and humorous, emphasizing exaggerated movements and expressions.

4. Role-building: In the Peking Opera version of Farewell My Concubine, the roles of Xiang Yu and Yu Ji are both serious and solemn. In the Sichuan Opera version of Farewell My Concubine, the roles of Xiang Yu and Yu Ji are more lively.

5. Music: The Peking Opera version of Farewell My Concubine is mainly composed of stringed instruments such as Jinghu and Erhu, with a classical musical style. The Sichuan Opera version of Farewell My Concubine is dominated by percussion instruments such as gongs and drums, and its musical style is more cheerful and active.

Generally speaking, the Peking Opera version of Farewell My Concubine and the Sichuan Opera version of Farewell My Concubine are both adapted from the same story, but they are different in form, plot, performance style, role-playing and music, showing different artistic characteristics.