The Performance Techniques of the "Major Aria" in Chinese Tragic Opera
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Chinese tragic opera refers to dramas with tragic endings where the protagonists meet their demise. The emphasis and prominence of the tragic theme rely on the arias of the main characters, especially the "Major Aria" sung by the protagonist before death, which plays a crucial role in expressing the tragedy and features unique performance techniques. The research selects seven "Major Arias" from six Chinese tragic operas created between 1980 to 2020 for performance research and analysis, applies theories of Chinese vocal performance and Chinese opera, and summarize the performance techniques of "Major Arias" Chinese tragic opera through methods such as observation, samples analysis, and interviews.
The research results found that performers need to master the basics of stage movement for the "Major Aria", including the use of hands, eyes, body, method, and steps. Performers must have a sense of spatial awareness and rhythm in their performance, which is significant for grasping the role and shaping the character's performance image. When performing the "Major Arias", performers need to integrate techniques of Chinese vocal music and Chinese opera singing, while also paying close attention to
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