The Dramatic Drama Zhang Qiaozhen And His Singing Art

Chu Ju is a local opera art in Hubei Province. It is developed from Huagu operawhich is popular in Huangpi, Xiaogan area. Chu Ju masters Zhang Qiaozhen as one ofthem plays an important role in the reform of singing voice and also a successfulpractitioner. This paper summarized Zhang’s experience of art, operatic works, andhonors and awards, and discussed how she inherited and improve Chu Ju singing,how she carried out the second creation Chu opera aria, and how she pulled Chu operasinging art to zenith in the changes of times. This study will provide reference to thesuccessor of the Chu Ju and vocal music learners.