Chinese folk art : Pingtan-the Poetic JiangNan 评弹《江南如诗》

a theatrical performance of The CICA Summit 2014 Shanghai
《评弹风情展示·江南如诗》(20140520-亚信峰会文艺晚会)
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Suzhou Pingtan "苏州评弹" is a general term denoting Suzhou Pinghua and Tanci, namely, storytelling and ballad singing in the Suzhou dialect. Flourishing in Suzhou of Jiangsu Province, it also enjoys great popularity in neighboring Zhejiang Province and Shanghai.

The art has a long history. Pinghua developed from the storytelling art of the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, and the performances are speaking only, there is no singing. . Pingtan evolved from Bianwen an art form that propagandized Buddhist teachings during the Tang Dynasty.

In the late years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the early years of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), actors and actresses began to perform in the Suzhou dialect, from this Suzhou Pingtan emerged. Suzhou Pingtan reached its peak during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1739-1796) during the Qing Dynasty. In the subsequent more than 200 years, the art form saw much improvement. It is still popular today.

Suzhou Pingtan is known for its story telling, joke cracking, music playing and aria singing. It is performed solo, in duet or as a trio, and involves singing and storytelling. The small three-stringed plucked instrument and Pipa (lute) are used as accompaniments. The Ban, or wooden clappers, produces various styles of tone and melody.

Pingtan has absorbed popular folk tunes. Due to this development, Suzhou Pingtan has a great diversity of styles in singing and storytelling.



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