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Traditional opera strikes new note in shaanxiTroupe launches quest for new original librettosSinging operatic arias comes naturally to people in Northwest China, particularly those living in or near Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province.The libretto of Three Drops of Blood, one of the best-known Qinqiang Opera works, includes the line: "...
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Wang Peiyu: A Theater LifeOn December 10, 2016, an adaptation of Legend of the White Snake was staged. The source material is one of the best-known Chinese folk tales, a story of love between Madam White Snake and human Xu Xian against the will of heaven and Buddha, and their tragic separation by Monk Fahai. In contrast with...
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Qiu Jirong: Pioneer of TraditionQiu Jirong’s performance ofJing Hong(orThe Elegance of Traditional Opera) for the New Year’s Eve Gala on Bilibili.com, a streaming platform popular among young Chinese people, provided a novel viewing experience for people used to seeing Chinese theater art performed in complete...
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Zhuhai Performing Arts Group presents Cantonese Opera in BeijingA scene from the Cantonese Opera,Exploit in Silent.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]On April 16,Exploit in Silent, a Cantonese Opera produced by Zhuhai Performing Arts Group and performed by the Zhuhai Cantonese Opera Troupe, graced the stage in Beijing. This opera, based on th...
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Chinese opera chronicles historic event of CPCA scene from Chinese operaNanchang Uprising. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]The highly anticipated Chinese opera,Nanchang Uprising, featuring tenor Shi Yijie, captivated audiences during its premiere at the China National Opera House in Beijing on April 16 and 17. Directed by Huang...
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Peking Opera company unveils spring season featuring new works and tributes to mastersPeking Opera actress Li Shengsu in the Peking Opera production,Na Tu Gui Song.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]The China National Peking Opera Company has announced its upcoming spring performing season, promising audiences new productions and contemporary interpretations of classic Peking...
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