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Living Opera
Living Opera offers revealing interviews with two dozen top opera professionals working on and behind the international stage today. Singers, conductors, stage directors and opera-house directors reflect on why opera is important to them, why they have dedicated their lives to it and why it continues to fascinate audiences around the world.
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Conflict between cultural development and wildlife conservation: A potential threat to Reeves's pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii)
Reeves's pheasant feathers are used to make headgears for the Chinese opera—Xiqu; however, this posed a considerable threat to the bird's population before it was banned from hunting/trade. It is unclear whether Xiqu‐troupes currently use feathers from wild or captive breeding; therefore, we investigated their source and scale of feather utilization. Through interviews, we clarified the current status of feather‐use by state‐run troupes. We conducted a cluster analysis and established a “random forest” model using stable isotopes as variables to distinguish sources of feathers from Xiqu‐troupes. Annual demand for feathers in China was estimated as 1159.4 pairs. Isotope analysis revealed that feathers used by Xiqu‐troupes are likely derived from wild sources. We suggest strengthening the supervision of acquisition of Reeves's pheasant feathers and harvesting feathers through captive breeding. Stable isotope analysis can be an effective method for identifying the source of tail feathers, which will support law enforcement efforts.
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Chinese Opera Literacy of Henan Dadiao Quzi in Contemporary Education
Henan Dadiao Quzi is classified as Quyi, a folk art form between song and traditional opera, emphasizing music and narrative more strongly than dramatic performance. This study investigates the role of Henan Dadiao Quzi in enhancing Quyi Opera literacy in contemporary Chinese education. Incorporating this traditional art form into school curricula can promote cultural, musical, and ethical literacy among students. Conducted in Nanyang, Henan Province, the study involved two key informants with over 20 years of experience in Henan Dadiao Quzi and one general informant, experienced in teaching and performing the art form. Data collection methods included semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, with thematic analysis used to identify key themes. The findings reveal that Henan Dadiao Quzi significantly enhances students’ understanding of cultural narratives, musical structures, and ethical values, thus promoting a deeper engagement with Chinese heritage. However, the study also identifies challenges in integrating traditional opera into modern educational frameworks, particularly in adapting the art form to contemporary teaching methods. Suggestions for future research include comparative analyses of other traditional art forms and the development of curriculum models that better incorporate traditional arts into contemporary education.
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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Musical Literacy through the Transmission of Guinan Caicha Xi Chinese Opera
This study examines the interdisciplinary approach to musical literacy through the transmission of the Guinan Caicha Xi Chinese Opera, a traditional folk opera from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. This opera, historically performed by tea farmers, integrates storytelling, expressive melodies, and cultural symbolism, serving as a repository of local heritage. However, modernization and digital globalization have led to a decline in transmission, highlighting the need for innovative pedagogical approaches. This research adopts a qualitative case study methodology, focusing on three educational and cultural institutions actively teaching Guinan Caicha Xi Chinese Opera. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, curriculum analysis, and observational studies with nine informants, including a senior opera educator and a digital media specialist. The results reveal that an interdisciplinary approach integrating historical narratives, linguistic analysis, digital tools, and performance-based learning significantly enhances students' engagement and comprehension. While digital resources improve accessibility, traditional oral transmission remains crucial for cultural continuity. The findings suggest that combining traditional and modern educational strategies is essential for the sustainable preservation of Guinan Caicha Xi Chinese Opera in contemporary education. The study recommends future research on the long-term impact of interdisciplinary education and comparative analyses with other regional folk operas to refine the best cultural transmission practices.
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\What a splendid chance missed!\: Dame Ethel Smyth's Der Wald at the Met
[...]of Saariaho's achievement, British composer Dame Ethel Smyth made news again as the first woman to have an opera performed at the Met. [...]following Saariaho's achievement and the Met's 2018 decision to commission new works by Jeanine Tesori and Missy Mazzoli,2 I chose to reexamine this milestone, and whether it was such a failure, in light of rediscovered primary evidence, including dozens of newspaper and magazine articles and Smyth's private letters. [...]I identified language that specifically connected Smyth to \"society,\" both British and American. Collectively, the columns also describe her childhood in a military family, her desire to seriously study music by the age of twelve, her decision to study specifically at the Leipzig Conservatory, and her connections to royalty, including Queen Victoria and the ex-Empress Eugènie of France.
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A Conversation with Angel Joy Blue
Yet serendipitously, a different and remarkable opportunity emerged, one she wouldn't have been able to accept had she secured the initial role she had set her sights on. Melissa Treinkman is an assistant professor of musical theatre vocal performance at the University of Southern California, where she teaches applied voice and vocal pedagogy. Dr. Treinkman has presented at the NATS National Conference, the PAVA Conference, the Association of Popular Music Education Conference, the Fall Voice Conference, the Northwest Voice Conference, and the Voice Foundation Symposium. Dr. Treinkman was the 2020 recipient of the Voice Foundation's \"Sataloff Award for Young Investigators,\" and was the first researcher to win the award in the category of vocal pedagogy.
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Vocal Techniques Literacy in Huai Opera for School-Based Education in Shanghai Municipality, China
Huai Opera is a traditional Chinese operatic form known for its distinctive vocal techniques, melodic tunes, and captivating storytelling, originating from the Huai River region in China. The study’s primary objective is to investigate vocal technique literacy in Huai Opera for school-based education in Shanghai Municipality, China. Anchored in musicology and ethnomusicology, this research is conducted within the School of Huai Opera, encompassing the Southern and Northern Schools, known for their distinctive regional influences and vocal styles. Two key informants, a seasoned Huai Opera performer and vocal instructor and an accomplished ethnomusicologist, lend their unique insights to shed light on the multifaceted nature of vocal technique literacy in Huai Opera education. The structured interviews and systematic observations that were used to collect data are carefully analyzed to show the different breathing techniques, vocal techniques, and rhythms that makeup Huai Opera’s vocal technique literacy curriculum. The study’s findings underscore the significance of integrating traditional arts into contemporary education systems to preserve cultural heritage and enrich students’ educational experiences. It emphasizes the need for innovative pedagogical approaches and highlights the role of traditional arts in nurturing cultural engagement among youth.
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A Conversation with Amanda Forsythe, Part 2
If you take 1200 women, of the same age, who have not taken estrogen, three will get breast cancer. NEC offers sort of an intro to Handel course for all their first-year graduate students. Sometimes I think I have great breath control. In Germany, learning English is a priority.
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In the Swamp
In this conversation, Black radical feminist artist kai lumumba barrow and abolitionist geographer Lydia Pelot-Hobbs discuss the praxis of Black geographies, abolitionist play, and radical imagination in barrow's multifaceted artistic project [b]reach . Together they dialogue about the radical abundance of Blackness; the role of play and performance in abolitionist world-making; and the contradictions and discomfort of freedom projects past, present, and future.
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