The Study of Singing Techniques and Performance of the Aria “Look at Your Loved Ones Again” in the Opera Yimeng Mountain

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This study had two main objectives: (1) to examine and analyze the singing techniques and performance of the aria “Look at Your Loved Ones Again” from the opera Yimeng Mountain; and (2) to examine the practice guidelines for singing and performing the aria “Look at Your Loved Ones Again” in the opera Yimeng Mountain. The research involved four professional voice instructors and opera performers with expertise in Chinese national opera. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, expert evaluations, and performance observations, using interview protocols, expert evaluation forms, and a performance analysis rubric.Thematic content analysis and cross-case comparison were employed to identify recurring patterns and insights.

            The findings revealed that the aria requires advanced vocal techniques, including smooth register transitions, breath support, and tonal modulation. A distinctive stylistic feature is the integration of Chinese folk singing elements with Western bel canto. The character’s emotional journey from nostalgia and sorrow to internal conflict and heroic determination demands expressive vocal coloring, dynamic phrasing, and dramatic contrast. Structurally, the aria unfolds through lyrical and dramatic phases shaped by tempo, rhythm, and orchestration. Based on expert perspectives, performance guidelines were proposed, focusing on resonance adjustment, diction clarity, emotional pacing, coordinated movement, and facial expression. Stage elements such as lighting, props, and chorus interaction were also emphasized. These results provide a framework for singers, educators, and directors to achieve both technical precision and emotional depth.