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Peeking deeper into famed Peking Opera performer's life
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Peeking deeper into famed Peking Opera performer's life

China Daily  

A calligraphy by Mei. These multimedia features aim to attract a new generation of visitors, offering them an opportunity to engage with Mei's art and the rich cultural heritage of Chinese traditional performing arts, says Li. With these recordings, along with vintage vinyl players and film reels, it is a time-traveling experience to enjoy his art," says Liu Wei, a …

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Costumes reveal an enduring legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Costumes reveal an enduring legacy

China Daily  

A costume once worn by Mei Baojiu. For example, in The Interrupted Dream, an excerpt adapted from the Kunqu Opera The Peony Pavilion, Mei Lanfang performed the leading role, the beautiful young woman Du Liniang, while Mei Baojiu played the role of Du's maid in 1956. Mei Lanfang innovatively penned and refined new scripts, revitalized traditional Peking Opera performances and …

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Costumes reveal an enduring legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Costumes reveal an enduring legacy

China Daily  

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 …

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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

China Daily  

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.

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

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius

China Daily  

Exhibition marks 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, whose legacy continues to resonate, Chen Nan reports. Amid the grand halls of the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, a splendid tribute unfolds to commemorate the 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, the master of Peking Opera whose life and artistry continue to resonate profoundly within Chinese culture and beyond. From old photos to …

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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 …

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

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius

China Daily  

Exhibition marks 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, whose legacy continues to resonate, Chen Nan reports. Amid the grand halls of the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, a splendid tribute unfolds to commemorate the 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, the master of Peking Opera whose life and artistry continue to resonate profoundly within Chinese culture and beyond. From old photos to …

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

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius

China Daily  

Peking Opera artist Mei Lanfang specialized in nandan roles — men playing female characters.CHINA DAILY Mei Lanfang's father died when he was a very young child and his mother died when he was 14. Mei Lanfang began studying Peking Opera at the age of 8, making his stage debut at 11. With historical documents, viewers learn how Mei Lanfang honed …

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

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius

China Daily  

Exhibition marks 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, whose legacy continues to resonate, Chen Nan reports. Amid the grand halls of the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, a splendid tribute unfolds to commemorate the 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, the master of Peking Opera whose life and artistry continue to resonate profoundly within Chinese culture and beyond. From old photos to …

Peking Opera Huiju Opera
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 …

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

Tribute to Peking Opera master's genius

China Daily  

Exhibition marks 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, whose legacy continues to resonate, Chen Nan reports. Amid the grand halls of the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, a splendid tribute unfolds to commemorate the 130th birthday of Mei Lanfang, the master of Peking Opera whose life and artistry continue to resonate profoundly within Chinese culture and beyond. From old photos to …

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Events start in honor of Peking Opera key stars
8 months, 1 week ago

Events start in honor of Peking Opera key stars

China Daily  

The late Peking Opera artist Mei Baojiu and Hu performing in Yuzhoufeng, another classic Peking Opera piece. Forums by Peking Opera experts and artists will celebrate the art of Mei Lanfang and Mei Baojiu, and focus on issues on the training of young Peking Opera performers. At 13, Mei Lanfang joined Xiliancheng, then the biggest Peking Opera troupe in Beijing, …

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Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city
1 year, 1 month ago

Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city

China Daily  

The ink-color portrait Thirteen Stars of Tongzhi and Guangxu Reigns of the Qing Dynasty features 13 famous singers who contributed to the founding of Peking Opera. CHINA DAILY Renowned performer Mei Lanfang has already been the focus of many exhibitions, but the latest to deal with the Peking Opera legend focuses solely on his connection to Shanghai, the city where …

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Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city
1 year, 1 month ago

Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city

China Daily  

The ink-color portrait Thirteen Stars of Tongzhi and Guangxu Reigns of the Qing Dynasty features 13 famous singers who contributed to the founding of Peking Opera. CHINA DAILY Renowned performer Mei Lanfang has already been the focus of many exhibitions, but the latest to deal with the Peking Opera legend focuses solely on his connection to Shanghai, the city where …

Exhibition Opera Peking Opera Shanghai Beijing Mei Mei Lanfang
Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city
1 year, 1 month ago

Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city

China Daily  

The ink-color portrait Thirteen Stars of Tongzhi and Guangxu Reigns of the Qing Dynasty features 13 famous singers who contributed to the founding of Peking Opera. CHINA DAILY Renowned performer Mei Lanfang has already been the focus of many exhibitions, but the latest to deal with the Peking Opera legend focuses solely on his connection to Shanghai, the city where …

Exhibition Peking Opera Shanghai Beijing Mei Mei Lanfang Traditional Opera
Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city
1 year, 1 month ago

Exploring an opera legend's connections with the city

China Daily  

The ink-color portrait Thirteen Stars of Tongzhi and Guangxu Reigns of the Qing Dynasty features 13 famous singers who contributed to the founding of Peking Opera. CHINA DAILY Renowned performer Mei Lanfang has already been the focus of many exhibitions, but the latest to deal with the Peking Opera legend focuses solely on his connection to Shanghai, the city where …

Exhibition Peking Opera Shanghai Beijing Mei Mei Lanfang Traditional Opera
Late Peking Opera artist comes alive through VR
3 years, 1 month ago

Late Peking Opera artist comes alive through VR

China Daily  

An AI-powered virtual replica of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. In 2020, the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing and the BIT jointly launched this public welfare research project aiming to create an interactive "digital Peking Opera artist." Weng said they will invite Peking Opera artists to imitate Mei performing for motion captures in the future. "In the future, we …

Peking Opera Beijing Cad Mei Virtual Mei Lanfang Opera Artist
Late Peking Opera artist comes alive through VR
3 years, 1 month ago

Late Peking Opera artist comes alive through VR

China Daily  

An AI-powered virtual replica of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. In 2020, the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing and the BIT jointly launched this public welfare research project aiming to create an interactive "digital Peking Opera artist." Weng said they will invite Peking Opera artists to imitate Mei performing for motion captures in the future. "In the future, we …

Digital Opera Peking Opera Beijing Cad Mei Virtual
Master's house
3 years, 1 month ago

Master's house

China Daily  

The museum is hosting a commemorative exhibition. Well-known for playing the female role －as few women were allowed to stage Peking Opera, Mei's acting style has become a school of the art form. Mei was born in a family of Peking Opera performers－his grandfather was a performer in the Qing era. "When he started to learn Peking Opera, he didn't …

Art Peking Opera Form Mei Mei Lanfang
Master's house
3 years, 1 month ago

Master's house

China Daily  

The museum is hosting a commemorative exhibition. Well-known for playing the female role －as few women were allowed to stage Peking Opera, Mei's acting style has become a school of the art form. Mei was born in a family of Peking Opera performers－his grandfather was a performer in the Qing era. "When he started to learn Peking Opera, he didn't …

Art Peking Opera Mei Lanfang Form Mei
Master's house
3 years, 1 month ago

Master's house

China Daily  

The museum is hosting a commemorative exhibition. Well-known for playing the female role －as few women were allowed to stage Peking Opera, Mei's acting style has become a school of the art form. Mei was born in a family of Peking Opera performers－his grandfather was a performer in the Qing era. "When he started to learn Peking Opera, he didn't …

Art Peking Opera Form Mei Mei Lanfang
Master's house
3 years, 1 month ago

Master's house

China Daily  

The museum is hosting a commemorative exhibition. Well-known for playing the female role －as few women were allowed to stage Peking Opera, Mei's acting style has become a school of the art form. Mei was born in a family of Peking Opera performers－his grandfather was a performer in the Qing era. "When he started to learn Peking Opera, he didn't …

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New biopic of opera legend Mei Lanfang to debut
3 years, 9 months ago

New biopic of opera legend Mei Lanfang to debut

China Daily  

A new theater production will combine two forms of traditional Chinese opera to present the life story of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. The first modern story production by the Kunqu Opera Theater of Jiangsu Province, Mei Lanfang tells of the youthful period of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, arguably the most legendary Peking Opera artist, who is renowned for …

Production Opera Peking Opera Chinese Shanghai Mei Mei Lanfang
New biopic of opera legend Mei Lanfang to debut
3 years, 9 months ago

New biopic of opera legend Mei Lanfang to debut

China Daily  

A new theater production will combine two forms of traditional Chinese opera to present the life story of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. The first modern story production by the Kunqu Opera Theater of Jiangsu Province, Mei Lanfang tells of the youthful period of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, arguably the most legendary Peking Opera artist, who is renowned for …

Production Opera Peking Opera Chinese Shanghai Mei Mei Lanfang