Barwo Channel: Online Class of Cantonese Opera - Episode 19: Recitation: Nimbak (1)

In Cantonese opera, there is a famous saying that recitation is weighted more important than signing. Not only more important, recitation is also more difficult to master, for its rhythm is entirely driven by the actors, who will express their emotions through strong, weak, fast, and slow tones. In this episode, we would talk about Szebak (poetic, 詩白), Dayan (打引), Yinghungbak (heroic, 英雄白), Longbak (浪白) of the " Nimbak System" in Cantonese Opera.