2. Strive for support from all walks of life, attract more audiences, and pay attention to cultivating the next generation.
The content of the reform of Cantonese opera in Modern Choice, whether it is the elimination of old forms or the absorption and integration of modern science and technology and art, must highlight the traditional artistic characteristics of Cantonese opera, so as to improve its modern cultural taste and aesthetic taste. Such a "modern choice" can truly represent the reform and development direction of Cantonese opera art and embody the traditional spirit of keeping pace with the times.
With the changes of the times, people's artistic tastes and aesthetic views have to change. Many scholars have mentioned that today's audience, while enjoying the performing arts, not only seek pleasure and knowledge, but also seek novelty. In particular, the younger generation is not interested in Cantonese opera, and thinks that Cantonese opera is outdated and can't keep up with the trend. What they like and pursue is often only pop music, soap operas in Hong Kong and Taiwan, Korean dramas and movies by some big stars. In this way, the inheritance and audience of Cantonese opera has become a crucial directional issue in the reform of Cantonese opera. In addition to making reasonable innovations in the singing, phonology, costumes, stage setting and repertoire of Cantonese opera, it is also necessary to make Cantonese opera attract the attention of the audience with its own charm. In this regard, the campus and the countryside are good spaces. A college student seldom comes into contact with Cantonese opera. We can let young students know the essence of Cantonese opera first through lectures, appreciation, elective courses, competitions and other different ways, and then consider how to let interested people enter the theater to enjoy his favorite Cantonese opera. We can't unilaterally consider making Cantonese opera fashionable to attract urban audiences. Secondly, the countryside has a long tradition of performing in spring classes. Every year around the Spring Festival, or during the Lantern Festival and temple fairs, the local government invites some Cantonese opera troupes to perform in the countryside. These performances not only bring advanced culture and give people spiritual enjoyment, but also are free for all audiences, which is very attractive to farmers who are not rich in cultural life.
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