What are the characteristics of xiang opera?

Xiang opera is characterized by the fusion of multiple voices in one play. Xiang opera is a representative drama in Hunan Province, and is known as the provincial drama. It originated in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, and in the course of more than 600 years' development, it gradually formed four major vocal cavities: high, low, Kun and chaos. In addition, there are Anqing tune, seven hammers and a half, Fengyang song and other minor tunes. In the long process of evolution, high-pitched tune and random play have become the main vocal tune in xiang opera art today.

Xiang opera is one of the traditional operas in Hunan Province, which is popular in Changsha and Xiangtan, and mainly distributed in "Twelve Genus of Changsha House", namely Changsha, Hua Shan, Xiangyin, Liling, Xiangtan, Xiangxiang, Ningxiang, Yiyang, Youxian, Anhua, Chaling and other eastern southern Hunan/0/7 counties and cities.

Xiang opera's plays are mainly high-pitched and casual, skillfully combining folk art and local language, and full of Hunan folk local characteristics, such as Pipa, White Rabbit and Yue Bai.

Xiang opera's role industry has four lines: life, death, purity and ugliness, and each line has several branches, each with its own unique skills. The traditional performing arts in xiang opera are not only rich in programs, but also can be broken through. There are both role branches and no industry restrictions; But starting from life, to shape the artistic image of different characters.