Sanqu & Drama · LT303

Yuan Zaju Drama

Four-act verse dramas combining aria singing, dialogue, and dramatic action.

4works

1dynasties

4authors

Yuan

1271–13684 works
  1. The Injustice to Dou E · Rolling the Embroidered BallGuan HanqingO Earth, if you tell not good from ill, why be called Earth! O Heaven, if you mistake the worthy for the wicked, in vain are you named Heaven!
  2. Romance of the Western Chamber · Farewell at the PavilionWang ShifuCerulean clouds above, golden petals below; west winds stir as northern geese fly south. Who dyed the frosted trees crimson at dawn? Parting lovers' tears.
  3. Rain on the Wutong Trees: Act III AriaBai PuGolden well parapets where parasol tree leaves yellow; pearl curtains remain undrawn against the night frost. The Bells in the Rain drip, shattering the heart into pieces. Why must I listen further to the fragile autumn sighs of falling wutong leaves?
  4. The Soul of Qiannü Leaves Her Body: Act II AriaZheng GuangzuIn all human life, nothing brings more torment than parting. Pity the thousand leagues of mountain barriers trodden alone. Even if granted a century of love together, how can one bear this hurried moment of departure?