Musical Literacy and Education: A Historical Analysis of Huaibang Opera Development in Henan Province, China

Yingying Zhang, Noppon Chaiyason, Rukbancha Phimprajun

Abstract


This research employs a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating musicology and ethnomusicology, to explore the cultural significance of Huaibang Opera—a traditional Chinese Han ethnic local opera genre in Henan province, China. The investigation encompasses the historical evolution, cultural contexts, and musical attributes of Huaibang Opera, aiming to contribute to education, literacy, and a deeper comprehension of this traditional art form. The methodology involves interviews with key informants possessing profesional experience in Huaibang Opera, coupled with live performance observations. Through the analysis of collected data and its alignment with existing literature and theoretical frameworks, the study delineates the evolution of Huaibang Opera from a folk song art form to a prototype opera and its subsequent establishment as a local opera. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the cultural and artistic dimensions of education and literacy within Huaibang Opera, providing valuable insights into the historical significance, artistic expressions, and cultural heritage of this distinctive Chinese opera.

Keywords


Huaibang Opera, Chinese Opera, Cultural Literacy, Music History, Transmission

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.2p.101

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