Vietnam Court Theatre Music Hat-Boi / Various- Vietnam: Court Theatre Music: Hat-Boi (CD)
The traditional court theater of Vietnam is called hat bĂÂŽi (hat: theater; bĂÂŽi: masked or painted face). Although hat bĂÂŽi bears a superficial resemblance to Chinese theater, the instrumentals and vocals are distinctly Vietnamese. This musical theater genre began in the early 14th century, reaching a peak in popularity in the 19th century. In the mid-20th century it all but vanished due to the rise of modern theatrical styles; however, the reunification of Vietnam in 1975 has resulted in further study and interest in the preservation of the tradition by educators and musicians.This album recorded by noted musicologist TrĂÂąn Van KhĂÂȘ presents excerpts and scenes from traditional plays performed by musicians and singers from the Academy of Dramatic Art and the traditional theater troupe of Ho Chi Minh City.
Tracklist:
- Khai TRANG, Nhip MOT and Nhip Ba
- Excerpt from the Play: YĂÂȘn Phi Long TiĂÂȘn CHONG
- THN Chu
- Hat Nam
- Excerpt from the Play: DĂ o Tam Xun Bao Phu Cuu
UPC > 093077805821
Format > New CD
Label > Unesco
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The traditional court theater of Vietnam is called hat bĂÂŽi (hat: theater; bĂÂŽi: masked or painted face). Although hat bĂÂŽi bears a superficial resemblance to Chinese theater, the instrumentals and vocals are distinctly Vietnamese. This musical theater genre began in the early 14th century, reaching a peak in popularity in the 19th century. In the mid-20th century it all but vanished due to the rise of modern theatrical styles; however, the reunification of Vietnam in 1975 has resulted in further study and interest in the preservation of the tradition by educators and musicians.This album recorded by noted musicologist TrĂÂąn Van KhĂÂȘ presents excerpts and scenes from traditional plays performed by musicians and singers from the Academy of Dramatic Art and the traditional theater troupe of Ho Chi Minh City.
Tracklist:
- Khai TRANG, Nhip MOT and Nhip Ba
- Excerpt from the Play: YĂÂȘn Phi Long TiĂÂȘn CHONG
- THN Chu
- Hat Nam
- Excerpt from the Play: DĂ o Tam Xun Bao Phu Cuu
UPC > 093077805821
Format > New CD
Label > Unesco
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.
