1、When When HamletHamlet meets Peking meets Peking OperaOperaUnit 4understanding ideasorchetra/musical instrumentscostumes and masksstage setperformers movementsHow much do you know about Peking Opera?How much do you know about Peking Opera?Peking Opera usually combines music,vocal performance,mime,da
2、nce and acrobatics.The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Traditional Chinese musical instruments used in Peking Opera include the jinghu,erhu and yuegin.How much do you know about Peking Opera?Facial make-up is very i
3、mportant to the aesthetic of Peking Opera.The colours are rich and depict different characters using color symbolism.The costumes,often the most recognisable feature of Peking Opera,are graceful,elegant,and brilliant in colour and design.They tell a characters sex and status at first glance,marking
4、off people from all walks of life,noble or humble,civil or military.Accessories,including helmets and hats,constitute an integral part to bring about dramatic stage effects.Facial make-up is very important to the aesthetic of Peking Opera.The colours are rich and depict different characters using co
5、lor symbolism.The costumes,often the most recognisable feature of Peking Opera,are graceful,elegant,and brilliant in colour and design.They tell a characters sex and status at first glance,marking off people from all walks of life,noble or humble,civil or military.Accessories,including helmets and h
6、ats,constitute an integral part to bring about dramatic stage effects.Stages in most Chinese theatres are square platforms exposed to the audience on three sides,even all sides sometimes.There are very few props on the stage,and they are mostly used symbolically.The most common ones include tables,s
7、edan chairs,flags,horsewhips and weapons.Most attention is focused on the actors and actresses singing and movements.The basic skills of Peking Opera include dance movements and special acrobatic movements while singing or reciting,which are necessary requirements mastered by all actors and actresse
8、s.Hamlet To be or not to be refers to the choice to be made between dying or continuing to live.The speech also contains a reference to Hamlets hesitation to avenge his fathers murder on his uncle King Claudius.a tregedy written by William Shakespeare;one of the most powerful and influential works o
9、f world literatureHamlet Peking OperaWhat will happen when Hamlet meets Peking Opera?fast readingwhat aspects of Peking Opera have been mentioned;what most impressed the authorread and find:orchetra/traditional Chinese Instrumentscostumes and masksvoicesthe simle stagecharacters movementwhat aspects
10、 of Peking Opera have been mentionedwhat most impressed the authormy most favorite part.I had never seen.dazzling and energeticI wasnt sure.Everyone was clapping.1.To prove that Peking Opera is a better way to perform Hamlet.2.To inform the readers how to perform Hamlet through Peking Opera.3.To sha
11、re the unique experience of seeing a Peking Opera version of Hamlet.4.To make a comparison between Eastern and Western cultures.Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.read and answer:Why did the author want to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?What was the authors impression on the orchestr
12、a/costumes and masks/voices/stage/characters movements?Why did the author want to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan?What was the authors impression on the orchestra/costumes and masks/voices/stage/characters movements?At first.but later.surprised.amazing;exaggerated movenments;voices sounded unique;.b
13、reak glass;stage was really simple,transformed a small stage into the whole universe;simply incredible,dazzling and energetic.Complete the chart with words and expressions from the passage.1.full of confidence2.he knew a lot about Hamlet3.surprised4.The costumes and masks5.sounded(really)unique6.was
14、(really)simple7.(simply)incredible8.the strong emotions of love,anger,fear and grief in the performanceThink&Share1.Why does the author say“The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?2.How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?1.Why does the author say“The Revenge
15、 of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes”?Because this show combines music,saying,drama,poetry and costume design with explosive effect.In the authors opinion,the show is perfect and meets all his requirements.2.How could you help a friend from overseas understand Peking Opera?Share with him basi information about Peking Opera.Let him watch a performance.If possible,persuage him to join a Peking Opera where he/she can experience performing it.Thank you！
