Changgeuk
In today's article we will explore Changgeuk, a topic that has generated great interest and controversy in recent times. Since its appearance, Changgeuk has been the subject of debate and discussion in different areas, generating conflicting opinions and raising questions about its true impact. Throughout the article we will analyze different aspects related to Changgeuk, from its origin and evolution to its influence on current society. Without a doubt, Changgeuk is a relevant topic that deserves to be addressed carefully to understand its scope and impact in today's world.
| Changgeuk | |
 A performance of the changgeuk titled "Leaving Ship" (떠나가는 배) | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 창극 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | changgeuk |
| McCune–Reischauer | ch'angkeuk |
Changgeuk (Korean: 창극) or ch'angguk is a genre of traditional Korean opera, performed as a play but in the Korean folk song style known as pansori. As such, it is also sometimes called Korean pansori opera. Generally, a changgeuk play will include 20 to 30 actors and 30 to 50 orchestra members.
Example
Suggungga (Mr. Rabbit and the Dragon King) tells a story about a shrewd rabbit who manages to return home safely using clever tricks after having visited the Dragon King's palace, which is located under the sea. The Dragon King had invited the rabbit to his palace to eat its liver after being told it that rabbit liver is the only cure for his illness. Sugungga is full of humor and also contains metaphors criticizing society.
See also
References
External links
- https://web.archive.org/web/20060308175905/http://www.chosun.com/event/chunhyang/ennote.html
- Robert C. Provine Collection of recordings of performances originating at the College of Music, Seoul National University at Isham Memorial Library, Harvard University
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