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Nanguan
Also called “xian-guan,””nanyin,” and “nanyue,” Nanguan is a style of Chinese classical music that combines singing and music, having originated in the southern Chinese province of Fujian. It was brought to Taiwan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A traditional Nanguan performance is called “Zheng-xian,” featuring three kinds of music, “zhi,””qu,” and “pu.” The first two are songs, while the last is instrumental.
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- Taipei Hua-sheng Nanguan Music Club
In 1985, two Nanguan musicians, Mr. Wu Kun-ren and Ms. Jiang Yue-yun, founded the Taipei Hua-sheng Nanguan Music Club which has blossomed beautifully ... (Read more)
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- Entering the Garden
“Song of Wang-yi” was originally a ceremonial song sung by Taoist priestesses in Southern Fujian. This is the most complete version of “Song of Wang-y... (Read more)
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- A Melody on the River
This is a graceful piece with many allusions. It describes a widow playing a pipa beside the river and complains in tears that she was in love with a ... (Read more)
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- Raising the Golden Cup
The story of Raising the Golden Cup originated from Zhu Bian, a xiqu Opera from the Ming Dynasty. In the story, Zhu Bian, a man living in the Song Dyn... (Read more)