Pursuing the"Opera Dream":Interpretation and Analysis of the Newly Discovered Valuable Documents from Zhang Quan's"Journal of Studying in the USA"
The Journal of Studying in the USA is a series of essays documenting the renowned female singer Zhang Quan's observations,thoughts,and learning experiences during her initial stay in the United States.These essays were published in the"Overseas Music Correspondence"section of the first volume of the semi-monthly magazine Variety.The journal comprises five concise yet rich essays centred around specific themes.The newly discovered documents from the Journal of Studying in the USA clearly reveal Zhang Quan's deep patriotism,sincere gratitude,and strong opera aspirations.Overcoming unimaginable difficulties,Zhang Quan crossed the ocean to pursue advanced vocal and opera performance studies in the United States,fulfilling her artistic vision of"singing famous Chinese songs across North America to promote Chinese music"and achieving the"opera dream"of Chinese artists standing on the world's top opera stages.
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