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Dance and narrative-二人轉 MS, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: 0039_PER_Pian_Series_1_Subseries_1_Folder_29
Includes two manuscript versions of "The Twirling Duet: A Dance Narrative from Northeast China", by Rulan Chao Pian. The paper describes a performance of "Yang Ba Jiee You Chuen" by two characters, maid (dann) and clown (choou) and the music, discusses the relationship between the story and the music, and the genesis of the twirling duet. Includes in appendix an English translation of the lyrics of《楊八姐遊春》under title "Sister Yang No. 8 Goes for a Spring Outing" (Note 2)

-44 sheets (main text, 25 pages, appendix 13 pages, notes, 6 pages) ; 28 x 22 cm. Typescript. With handwritten corrections (Note 2)

-44 sheets (main text, pages [1]-19, 19-23, appendix, pages [1]-[16], notes, pages [1]-4) ; 28 x 22 cm. Typescript (photocopy). With handwritten corrections (Note 2)

-Characters for Chinese terms. 2 sheets (2 unnumbered pages); 28 x 22 cm. Typescript. With handwritten Chinese characters

Dates

  • undated

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Note 1: Contains personal data or sensitive information; access restricted

Conditions Governing Use

Note 2: Copyright restrictions may apply

Extent

1 file(s)

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