Performers: Yam Kim Fei (任剑辉) and Bak Suit Sin (白雪仙)
Culture or Origin: China (Southern China, Canton)
Orchestration: Voices, wind, strings, percussion
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This particular song, at the end of the opera "The Sacrifice of the Princess," is considered one of the most well-known in all of Cantonese opera. This recording appears to have been from a filmed (as a movie, rather than filmed stage performance) version of this opera. The two performers are two of the most famous singers in all of Cantonese opera. Both are women, with Yam Kim Fei portraying the male role. Chinese educators have begun teaching Cantonese opera to children. Much like we teach theatre to our young students, these experiences in performing musical plays can be a great opportunity for our students to gain social skills by working with others towards a common goal. Musical theatre often allows our students to really step outside of their comfort zone and explore different aspects of musical performance.
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