What's the difference between Yue Opera and Shanghai Opera?

First, the place of birth is different

1, Yue Opera: Originated in Shengzhou, Zhejiang, and originated in Shanghai.

2. Shanghai Opera: Shanghai local traditional opera.

Second, the theme is different.

1, Yue Opera: Most of them take "talented people and beautiful women" as the theme, and Yue Opera is good at lyricism, mainly singing, with beautiful voice, real and moving performances, beautiful and elegant, and full of Jiangnan spirit; There are many schools of art, and there are thirteen recognized schools.

2. Shanghai Opera: Shanghai Opera is a kind of opera that mainly expresses modern life. Its music is euphemistic and soft, and its tunes are beautiful and pleasant. It is easy to create typical characters in modern typical environment, and has a strong flavor of the times and artistic beauty of true feelings.

Third, the playing time is different.

1, Yue Opera: 1852 (the second year of Xianfeng, Qing Dynasty), farmer Jin of Matang Village, Xixiang, Sheng County created a "Singing Book on the Ground". Dishu singing is a popular rap form in Matang Village, Shengxian County, Zhejiang Province. It began to evolve into a traditional opera form performed on the grass-roots team in rural areas. The first artists were all male farmers who were semi-agricultural and semi-artistic, so they were called the male class.

2. Shanghai Opera: During the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, there were folk songs in the countryside on both sides of Wusong River and Huangpu River, also called Dongxiang Tune. Later, Tanquan appeared, also known as Huagu Opera. During Guangxu reign of Tongzhi, performers began to play and sing by themselves.

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