His world's a stage
2 years, 3 months ago

His world's a stage

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Tian Lei is renowned as an actor specializing in martial art skills, depicting roles including the legendary Monkey King. Acting was, is and always will be the first love of National Peking Opera Company's new vice-president, Chen Nan reports. Not far from Mei's address, the first theater for Peking Opera performances came up in 1954, five years after the founding of the People's Republic of China. The neighborhood has changed over the decades, but the theater still stands tall and is currently managed by the National Peking Opera Company. Rehearsing here helps me feel closer to Peking Opera masters who once graced the stage," he says.

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Peking Opera company returns after 68 years to captivate Brazilian audiences
1 month ago

Peking Opera company returns after 68 years to captivate Brazilian audiences

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A scene from Peking Opera production Female Generals of the Yang Family. Zhu Lingyu, a young, talented and diligent wusheng, or male martial arts performer, said this piece showcases the traditional "virtual" performance style, where actors vividly depict actions such as navigating darkness through choreographed movements. "When people go to watch a Peking Opera show, they expect to witness a …

Costumes reveal an enduring legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Costumes reveal an enduring legacy

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The Jingju Theater Company of Beijing stages Mu Guiying Takes Command at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Oct 22. The exhibition highlights how Mei Baojiu maintained his father's legacy while also infusing his work with contemporary sensibilities, ensuring that the art form stayed relevant to modern audiences. The exhibition, running until Nov 10, centers around …

Costumes reveal an enduring legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Costumes reveal an enduring legacy

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Hu Wenge performs in the classic Peking Opera Mu Guiying Takes Command at the NCPA on Oct 22. The exhibition Grace and Garment, featuring costumes donned by the two legendary artists and curated by the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, offers viewers a captivating journey into the rich history and artistry embodied by these eminent figures, as depicted through their …

A Legacy of Beauty: Costumes Unveiling the Enduring Legacy of Peking Opera
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Legacy of Beauty: Costumes Unveiling the Enduring Legacy of Peking Opera

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The exhibition Grace and Garment showcases the enduring legacy of two legendary Peking Opera artists, Mei Lanfang and Mei Baojiu. The exhibition features costumes worn by the two artists, providing a captivating journey into their rich history and artistry. Visitors can explore the evolution of Peking Opera through the unique designs and performances showcased in the exhibition.

Mu Guiying's Costumes Reveal a Legacy of Evolution and Innovation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mu Guiying's Costumes Reveal a Legacy of Evolution and Innovation

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The Jingju Theater Company of Beijing presents a captivating exhibition titled 'Mu Guiying Takes Command' showcasing the enduring legacy of Peking Opera through the masterful costumes of Mei Baojiu. The exhibition features nine representative Peking Opera pieces from the two artists, including Farewell My Concubine and The Legend of Yang Yuhuan, and more than 30 exquisite costumes and headpieces that …

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius

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Peking Opera artists Hu Wenge, Wei Hai-min and Guo Xiao at the opening ceremony of the Beijing exhibition commemorating the 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang on July 23.CHINA DAILY "In China, magpies are seen as messengers of joy," says Xiang, elaborating on the auspicious details of the curtain patterns. His ninth son, Mei Baojiu, also performed as a nandan, trained …

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius

China Daily  

Peking Opera artists Hu Wenge, Wei Hai-min and Guo Xiao at the opening ceremony of the Beijing exhibition commemorating the 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang on July 23.CHINA DAILY "In China, magpies are seen as messengers of joy," says Xiang, elaborating on the auspicious details of the curtain patterns. His ninth son, Mei Baojiu, also performed as a nandan, trained …

Staging a memorable performance
5 months ago

Staging a memorable performance

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Performers display the elegant art form at the venue. For example, she featured Nandu Fanhui Tu, a famous painting 350 meters long and 44 meters wide, which vividly depicts the economic prosperity and social life of Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty, as part of the stage setting. The director also let the band perform and be seen behind the …

Staging a memorable performance
5 months ago

Staging a memorable performance

China Daily  

Performers display the elegant art form at the venue. For example, she featured Nandu Fanhui Tu, a famous painting 350 meters long and 44 meters wide, which vividly depicts the economic prosperity and social life of Nanjing in the late Ming Dynasty, as part of the stage setting. The director also let the band perform and be seen behind the …

Zhou Xinfang
5 months, 1 week ago

Zhou Xinfang

China Daily  

Zhou Xinfang was a Peking opera actor who specialized in "old male" roles. Zhou is also known by his stage name Qi Ling Tong, which literally means "seven-year-old boy". He started learning Peking opera at age seven and made his debut as a child model in Hangzhou, thus acquiring the stage name "Qi Ling Tong" or "Seven-year-old Boy". He has …

Peking Opera joins industrial era
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Peking Opera joins industrial era

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Entering the team's work environment also gave the production crew a sneak peek into the harshness of working conditions. Scriptwriter Wang Yong, who is director of the National Peking Opera Co, says that even ascending the tower crane was a petrifying experience, let alone working on one, especially when the crane shakes during windy or rainy weather. As it is …

Peking Opera joins industrial era
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Peking Opera joins industrial era

China Daily  

Entering the team's work environment also gave the production crew a sneak peek into the harshness of working conditions. Scriptwriter Wang Yong, who is director of the National Peking Opera Co, says that even ascending the tower crane was a petrifying experience, let alone working on one, especially when the crane shakes during windy or rainy weather. As it is …

Beijing hutong theater enjoys a leading role
2 years, 2 months ago

Beijing hutong theater enjoys a leading role

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Inside a downtown hutong, a traditional alley in Beijing, the Star Theater has become a landmark stage for avant-garde dramas, where, since June, Wang Guang has played the leading role in more than 30 performances of the drama, The Desperate Love. "When I am on the stage, I can easily interact with the audience through eye contact," Wang Guang says, …

Beijing hutong theater enjoys a leading role
2 years, 2 months ago

Beijing hutong theater enjoys a leading role

China Daily  

Inside a downtown hutong, a traditional alley in Beijing, the Star Theater has become a landmark stage for avant-garde dramas, where, since June, Wang Guang has played the leading role in more than 30 performances of the drama, The Desperate Love. "When I am on the stage, I can easily interact with the audience through eye contact," Wang Guang says, …

His world's a stage
2 years, 3 months ago

His world's a stage

China Daily  

Tian Lei is renowned as an actor specializing in martial art skills, depicting roles including the legendary Monkey King. Acting was, is and always will be the first love of National Peking Opera Company's new vice-president, Chen Nan reports. Not far from Mei's address, the first theater for Peking Opera performances came up in 1954, five years after the founding …

His world's a stage
2 years, 3 months ago

His world's a stage

China Daily  

Tian Lei is renowned as an actor specializing in martial art skills, depicting roles including the legendary Monkey King. Acting was, is and always will be the first love of National Peking Opera Company's new vice-president, Chen Nan reports. Not far from Mei's address, the first theater for Peking Opera performances came up in 1954, five years after the founding …

His world's a stage
2 years, 3 months ago

His world's a stage

China Daily  

Tian Lei, vice-president of the National Peking Opera Company, rehearses at the company's theater in Beijing's Huguosi Street, specifically built for the art form in 1954. After graduation in 1999, he was assigned to work with Fujian Peking Opera Company in Fujian province. In July, Tian became the vice-president of the National Peking Opera Company. In October, he will play …

His world's a stage
2 years, 3 months ago

His world's a stage

China Daily  

Tian Lei is renowned as an actor specializing in martial art skills, depicting roles including the legendary Monkey King. Acting was, is and always will be the first love of National Peking Opera Company's new vice-president, Chen Nan reports. Not far from Mei's address, the first theater for Peking Opera performances came up in 1954, five years after the founding …

His world's a stage
2 years, 3 months ago

His world's a stage

China Daily  

Tian Lei, vice-president of the National Peking Opera Company, rehearses at the company's theater in Beijing's Huguosi Street, specifically built for the art form in 1954. After graduation in 1999, he was assigned to work with Fujian Peking Opera Company in Fujian province. In July, Tian became the vice-president of the National Peking Opera Company. In October, he will play …

His world's a stage
2 years, 3 months ago

His world's a stage

China Daily  

Tian Lei is renowned as an actor specializing in martial art skills, depicting roles including the legendary Monkey King. Acting was, is and always will be the first love of National Peking Opera Company's new vice-president, Chen Nan reports. Not far from Mei's address, the first theater for Peking Opera performances came up in 1954, five years after the founding …

Monkey King antics inspire opera performance for young
2 years, 3 months ago

Monkey King antics inspire opera performance for young

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Children interact with Peking Opera performers at the premiere of the show, adapted from the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West, at the Star Theater in Beijing on Aug 27. The show, directed by Bai Ailian of the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, revolves around Xuanzang and his entourage fighting a battle equipped with wisdom and courage against two …

Peking Opera veteran brings the art form to younger audiences
2 years, 9 months ago

Peking Opera veteran brings the art form to younger audiences

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Veteran artist Wang Rongrong displays Peking Opera movements during an event at Chang'an Grand Theater in Beijing on March 8. Having been a Peking Opera artist for over 40 years, Wang Rongrong says she still loves the art form and continuously gains deeper understanding about its beauty. On the International Women's Day on March 8, the veteran artist appeared in …

The man who journeyed to the heart of Peking Opera
3 years ago

The man who journeyed to the heart of Peking Opera

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Peking Opera trainee Nadim Diab ; Peking Opera actor Yu Huikang. This sums up the rigorous training required for Peking Opera, the vivid, highly stylized ancient Chinese art form with a history of more than 200 years, which combines music, dance, drama, acrobatics and martial arts. For Nadim Diab, or Li Long as his Chinese name, a Lebanese who lives …

Zhou Xinfang
4 years, 1 month ago

Zhou Xinfang

China Daily  

Zhou Xinfang was a Peking opera actor who specialized in "old male" roles. Zhou is also known by his stage name Qi Ling Tong, which literally means "seven-year-old boy". He started learning Peking opera at age seven and made his debut as a child model in Hangzhou, thus acquiring the stage name "Qi Ling Tong" or "Seven-year-old Boy". He has …

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