Wu Opera is pronounced as [wù][jù], the details are as follows:
Wu Opera is one of the operas of Zhejiang Province, popular in Jinhua, Lishui, Quzhou, Yuyao, Xiaoshan and Xiyang area. Wu Opera originated in Ming Dynasty, evolved from two local operas of Jinhua Wuyi, commonly known as Jinhua Opera, which is famous for its rich singing and delicate performance.
The origin of wu opera:
It can be traced back to the middle of Ming Dynasty, when there were already opera performances in Jinhua and Wuyi areas. With the passage of time, these operas gradually developed and evolved, forming Wu Opera with local characteristics. Wu Opera already had a high artistic level during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and its performance form included singing, acting, reciting and playing, etc., with strong local characteristics.
Wu Opera has various forms of performance:
Wu Opera's singing is characterized by high-pitched excitement, simple and rough, and at the same time, there is soft and lyrical performance, and the performance movement is concerned about the standardization and exaggeration, which is of strong artistic infectious force. The performance content of wu opera is mostly based on historical stories and folklore, and there are also works that express daily life.
The performance team of wu opera usually consists of actors and orchestra:
The actors usually include the roles of sheng, dan, jing, last, chou, and the orchestra is in charge of accompanying and cooperating with the performances of the actors. The performance venue of wu opera is usually the stage, but there are also cases that it is performed in other places such as square and theater.
Wu opera has a wide mass base and cultural heritage in Zhejiang:
It is an important part of the local people's cultural life. In recent years, with the development of social economy and the improvement of people's cultural life standard, wu opera has got more attention and development. Many wu opera troupes and performance teams perform in different places and attract a large number of audiences. At the same time, wu opera has also become an important part of the local cultural industry, contributing to the promotion of local economic development.
Besides the development and inheritance of wu opera in Zhejiang, wu opera has also been promoted and spread in other areas. Some wu opera troupes and performance teams have performed and exchanged activities in other provinces to let more people understand and appreciate wu opera as a traditional art form. At the same time, wu opera has also become a part of local tourism culture, contributing to the development of tourism.