Liyuan was originally a place name in Chang 'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, because Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, taught artists here, and it was used as an institution for training musicians.
According to New Tang Book? Record of Rites and Music: Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty once selected 300 musicians and hundreds of maids to teach music in the pear garden, and personally corrected his mistakes and named him "the son of Emperor Liyuan". In this way, Liyuan has become synonymous with troupe and theater. Tang is regarded as the granddaddy of the troupe. It can be said that Liyuan is an emperor who loves music, and this word is closely related to drama.
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The Background of the Great Development of "Liyuan" in Tang Dynasty
First, the political stability and people's stability in the early Tang Xuanzong period.
In the early days of the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, the country's political situation was stable and the economy was prosperous, and the situation of "prosperous new century" appeared. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment and the society developed rapidly.
Second, the national culture flourished in the Xuanzong period of Tang Dynasty.
With the development of social economy, people began to pay attention to the pursuit of entertainment culture, and the art of traditional Chinese opera has been further developed.
In addition, the national strength of the Tang Dynasty was rich and powerful, so many countries sent envoys to appear before them, and scholars and businessmen from all over the country gathered in the capital Chang 'an. Under the influence of multi-ethnic cultural exchanges, the music of the Tang Dynasty has made unprecedented development.
Third, the rulers of the Tang Dynasty attached great importance to it.
Tang Xuanzong likes music and art very much. After dealing with state affairs, he often composed music, dance and opera in the court, and personally taught opera in Liyuan.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Liyuan (another name for the ancient opera team)