Classic Sichuan Opera in Shufeng Yayun Theater

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NAOTAI - Opening Performance with Gongs and Drums

Many say that in the right hands, Gongs, Drums, the Chinese Zither and Flute, clearly demonstrate the nature of romance without a word being uttered! These particular, and distinct instruments used to deliver the pronounced “Shuyun Rhythm” are immediately recognizable upon the stages of Chengdu as being the absolute embodiment of Classic Sichuan Opera.

The Sichuan variety of Chinese Opera combines several operatic forms such as Kun, Gao, Beijing Opera, along with a number of localized operatic stylings including that of the very popular Sichuan “Festive Lantern Opera”. The opera troupe of Shufeng Yayun effortlessly combine and perform the age-old “telling and singing arts” reflective of teahouse culture, and Taoism to present the finest of Sichuan style Opera to mesmerized audiences night after night.

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Classic Sichuan Opera Scenes include;

Acrobatics being amongst the oldest of Chinese performing arts, acrobatics is recognized as being a treasure of Chinese cultural heritage. During the long development of Sichuan opera, and to the thrill of its audiences, this performing, and entertaining art has never ceased to evolve, now combining modern acrobatic, and gymnastic techniques whilst continuing to retain the vivid and lasting charms of tradition.

Huqin Solo Huqin a uniquely Chinese stringed instrument, being quite varied from the Erhu, Gaohu, Banhu, Jinghu amongst other similar forms, is masterfully used to present not only sadness, and mournfulness but also magnificence and splendor.

Changing Faces and Fire Spitting arguably the top rated performance of Sichuan Opera. Actors changing faces and others who spitting fire, have become the unparalleled, and very distinguishable feats of the Sichuan Opera brand. With the skill, and speed of a magician performers change faces in the twinkling of an eye while others add spectacular fire-spitting to the stage, signifying drastic changes in character, story line, and representing internal tension.

Rod Puppet folk-art, whilst being incredibly complicated in technique, even for the most skilled master, this time-honored act is visually exquisite, with many variances, including fire-spitting by the actual mannequin!

Lamp Rolling distinguished by agility, humorous language, and unconventional style, lamp rolling is the renowned, colourful, entertaining, and somewhat obligatory piece of farce unique to Sichuan Opera..

When: Two nightly performances, 8pm & 9:30pm

Where: Shufeng Yayun Theater, No. 23 Qintai Road.

Discount Prices: RMB 80-120-150-200

Seat Reservations are Mandatory;

for reservations please call +86 (028) 8606 3999

For tickets please visit, http://item.damai.cn/74959.html

Getting there bu bus:

Buses; No. 5-8-13-43-47-58-64-78 & 81...

get off at the Tonghuimen Stop.