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Melding Past and Present : Korean Identities in Contemporary P’ansori Performances

Heather A. Willoughby 1

1이화여자대학교

Candidate

ABSTRACT

This paper analyzes four contemporary p’ansori pieces as a means of elucidating the continuing and changing performance practices and sounds of the genre. These performances are not necessarily representative of all newly-created pieces (ch’angjak p’ansori), but by observing certain stylistic and performative qualities we will be able to learn something about the way the genre is changing and what the changes might mean in terms of Korean identity. Thus, by comparing texts, sound aesthetics, performance space, costuming, and physical gestures used in contemporary p’ansori performances, we will be able to investigate the ways in which a traditional art form is being re-invented to appeal to young audiences. Additionally, we will observe how p’ansori itself is dealing with an era of globalization as the genre absorbs influences from the outside and conversely presents a rearticulated image of Korea to the world.

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