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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 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 With historical documents, viewers learn how Mei Lanfang honed …

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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  

Peking Opera actor Hu Wenge plays the role of Yuji in Farewell My Concubine, one of the most popular pieces by the late Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, in Beijing in March. The legendary master of Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang is a household name in China, thanks to his contribution to the 200-year-old art form. According to Zhu Jia, deputy …

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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  

Peking Opera actor Hu Wenge plays the role of Yuji in Farewell My Concubine, one of the most popular pieces by the late Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, in Beijing in March. The legendary master of Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang is a household name in China, thanks to his contribution to the 200-year-old art form. According to Zhu Jia, deputy …

Art Opera Peking Opera Beijing Mei Peking Mei Lanfang
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  

Peking Opera actor Hu Wenge plays the role of Yuji in Farewell My Concubine, one of the most popular pieces by the late Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang, in Beijing in March. The legendary master of Peking Opera, Mei Lanfang is a household name in China, thanks to his contribution to the 200-year-old art form. According to Zhu Jia, deputy …

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