Chinese Opera of the 20th-21st Centuries

The subject of the research is the development of Chinese opera in the 20th and 21st centuries in the context of its plot and genre evolution. Special attention is given to the construction of a classification model based on the typology of plots and genre forms, which allows overcoming the limitations of traditional approaches focused solely on themes or styles. The author examines operatic works from various stages, as well as artistic and historical sources, tracing the transformation of the paradigm—from the predominance of historical themes to the formation of a literature-oriented approach focused on individual experience, psychological expressiveness, and poetics. The research reveals the influence of social, political, and cultural factors on artistic processes and demonstrates how Chinese opera addresses new forms of dramaturgy. The work aims to create analytical tools useful for foreign researchers seeking a deep understanding of the specifics of the Chinese operatic tradition in the contemporary cultural environment. The study employs a method of comparative-typological analysis, which includes the identification of genre features of operas, analysis of their plot structure, and comparison with historical context. The main findings of the conducted research include the identification of patterns in the development of Chinese opera in the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly the transition from historical themes to literature-oriented plots, reflecting changes in the socio-political and cultural context. The author's special contribution to the investigation of the topic is the development of a new classification model based on genre types and plot structures, allowing for a deeper understanding of the internal mechanisms of the evolution of works. The novelty of the research lies in the comprehensive analysis of the interrelationships among musical, dramaturgical, and sociocultural factors influencing the transformation of genres and plots, as well as the creation of analytical tools for foreign researchers, facilitating a systematic and interdisciplinary study of Chinese opera. The obtained results open new perspectives for further research in the field of musical and theatrical culture in China.

Classification of opera, Chinese opera, history of opera, operatic genre, musical analysis, genre classification, operatic art, cross-cultural study, modern Chinese opera, development of operatic art