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The integration of Chinese and western elements in Zhou Long’s opera Madame White Snake

Tan, Lu

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Title
The integration of Chinese and western elements in Zhou Long’s opera Madame White Snake
Author(s)
Tan, Lu
Issue Date
2024
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Silvers, Michael
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Siena, Jerold
Committee Member(s)
  • Solya, Andrea
  • Taylor, Stephen
Department of Study
School of Music
Discipline
Music
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
A.Mus.D. (doctoral)
Keyword(s)
  • Madame White Snake
  • Zhou Long
  • Fusion Opera
  • Chinese Culture and Music Elements
  • 2010 Madame White Snake Production
  • 2016 Madame White Snake Production
Language
eng
Abstract
Zhou Long's opera Madame White Snake, as a successful representative of the fusion of Chinese and Western opera, has been continuously performed since its premiere in 2010 and remains recognized by audiences 14 years later. Yet, there is a scarcity of in-depth and comprehensive research discussing the application of Chinese elements in various aspects of this opera. This article aims to explore Zhou Long's presentation and techniques of innovating Chinese traditional music and culture by analyzing the creative background of Madame White Snake and the selection of Chinese elements. It also compares two performance versions of the opera produced by different teams, discussing the opera's compatibility with various presentation methods. My research hopes to inspire more musicians to draw inspiration from this opera, to broaden the creative domain of Chinese-Western fusion music, and to help readers gain a multifaceted and specific understanding of the Chinese elements within this opera.
Type of Resource
text
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2024 Lu Tan

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