The difference between modern Peking Opera and traditional Peking Opera

Modern Peking Opera is different from traditional Peking Opera in many ways. First of all, in terms of performance style, modern Peking Opera pays more attention to the image-building and emotional expression of actors, the presentation of art and stage effects, and the coherence and story of the plot, which makes the repertoire more acceptable to contemporary audiences.

Secondly, in the script creation of modern Peking Opera, modern themes and contemporary stories are mostly used, and more materials are drawn from historical events and biographies of celebrities to better meet the aesthetic needs of contemporary audiences. Traditional Peking Opera, on the other hand, uses more traditional stories and classic plays, and retains the connotation of ancient stage performances and plays.

In addition, there are some differences between music and makeup. Compared with traditional Beijing opera, the music in modern Beijing opera has more western musical elements, and modern music equipment is often used for performances. In terms of makeup, modern Beijing opera pays more attention to bright and rich colors and details to match the lighting effect of modern stage.

In a word, compared with traditional Peking Opera, modern Peking Opera pays more attention to communication with contemporary audiences. Through the integration of modern elements and richer stage performances, the art of Beijing opera still has a wide influence in modern society.