As one of the greatest m asters of Dan 1 role performers in Beijing Opera history,Cheng Yanqiu had a very hard time in his childhood in learning the art.In this article,the author has reviewed his early life and probe...As one of the greatest m asters of Dan 1 role performers in Beijing Opera history,Cheng Yanqiu had a very hard time in his childhood in learning the art.In this article,the author has reviewed his early life and probed into the help of Luo Yinggong who supported for his great su ccess.The author has also explored the art of Cheng’s singing,his study from Wang Yaoqing and explored how he created the melodies as well as trying to solve his making-up mystery.展开更多
A non-Chinese actor plays the Monkey King and dreams of bringing traditional productions together on stage.Ghaffar Pourazar is an Azary Iranian British national. At the age of 13, his parents sent him to Cambridge, En...A non-Chinese actor plays the Monkey King and dreams of bringing traditional productions together on stage.Ghaffar Pourazar is an Azary Iranian British national. At the age of 13, his parents sent him to Cambridge, England for his education. He graduated from college with a degree in computer systems, and then earned a master’s degree in computer animation. He started working in character animation in London, but his hobbies included dance, mime and theater. After years of training, Ghaffar is now a director and performer playing the Monkey King and other warrior roles with the Beijing Opera. He shares with us his journey in becoming the only foreigner to hold such positions with this traditional Chinese theater. Through his experiences, we learn how he created a unique bridge between his Western education and his desire to learn the ancient arts of the Chinese. His story begins when he lived in London.展开更多
Beijing opera, developed in Beijing, is one of more than 300 kinds of local operas in China. Beijing opera was born during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 1790, an opera troupe named Sanqing from south C...Beijing opera, developed in Beijing, is one of more than 300 kinds of local operas in China. Beijing opera was born during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 1790, an opera troupe named Sanqing from south China’s Anhui Province was ordered to perform for Emperor Qianlong on his birthday.展开更多
In Beijing opera. and many other traditional operas, the jing roles. or warriors, usually have their faces painted in colorful designs to represent various elements of their character. Each color has its own meaning. ...In Beijing opera. and many other traditional operas, the jing roles. or warriors, usually have their faces painted in colorful designs to represent various elements of their character. Each color has its own meaning. Red stands for loyalty and bravery: black for courage and honesty. and white is the color of deceitfulness.展开更多
THE 100th museum to open in Beijing, the Beijing Museum of Traditional Opera is located inside the Beijing Huguang Guildhall Chamber of Cultural Prosperity and Ancestral Hall of the Local Worthy.The museum’s various ...THE 100th museum to open in Beijing, the Beijing Museum of Traditional Opera is located inside the Beijing Huguang Guildhall Chamber of Cultural Prosperity and Ancestral Hall of the Local Worthy.The museum’s various exhibits have distinctively展开更多
In a small, deep alley right outside Hepingmen (the Peace Gate), no more than one mile south of the Tian’anmen Square, there stands a Peking opera theatre of great antiquity named Zhengyi Temple Theatre. Built over 3...In a small, deep alley right outside Hepingmen (the Peace Gate), no more than one mile south of the Tian’anmen Square, there stands a Peking opera theatre of great antiquity named Zhengyi Temple Theatre. Built over 300 years ago, it is the sole ancient wooden theatre architecture in the world. There are also six other extant theatres with a similar scale, but Zhenyi Temple Theatre is the oldest. It is generally recognized as a living fossil and milestone in the history of Chinese theatres and often cited as an important展开更多
The paper discusses the competition and the relationship between Cheng Yanqiu1 and his master Mei Lanfang2,two great masters of Dan role of Beijing Opera.It analyzes Cheng’s success by exploring the term of Cheng Par...The paper discusses the competition and the relationship between Cheng Yanqiu1 and his master Mei Lanfang2,two great masters of Dan role of Beijing Opera.It analyzes Cheng’s success by exploring the term of Cheng Party which refers to the support of the elites of the time.The paper also probes into the artistic views of Cheng’s as a reformer of the traditional Chinese theater art by taking his European tour.展开更多
文摘As one of the greatest m asters of Dan 1 role performers in Beijing Opera history,Cheng Yanqiu had a very hard time in his childhood in learning the art.In this article,the author has reviewed his early life and probed into the help of Luo Yinggong who supported for his great su ccess.The author has also explored the art of Cheng’s singing,his study from Wang Yaoqing and explored how he created the melodies as well as trying to solve his making-up mystery.
文摘A non-Chinese actor plays the Monkey King and dreams of bringing traditional productions together on stage.Ghaffar Pourazar is an Azary Iranian British national. At the age of 13, his parents sent him to Cambridge, England for his education. He graduated from college with a degree in computer systems, and then earned a master’s degree in computer animation. He started working in character animation in London, but his hobbies included dance, mime and theater. After years of training, Ghaffar is now a director and performer playing the Monkey King and other warrior roles with the Beijing Opera. He shares with us his journey in becoming the only foreigner to hold such positions with this traditional Chinese theater. Through his experiences, we learn how he created a unique bridge between his Western education and his desire to learn the ancient arts of the Chinese. His story begins when he lived in London.
文摘Beijing opera, developed in Beijing, is one of more than 300 kinds of local operas in China. Beijing opera was born during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). In 1790, an opera troupe named Sanqing from south China’s Anhui Province was ordered to perform for Emperor Qianlong on his birthday.
文摘In Beijing opera. and many other traditional operas, the jing roles. or warriors, usually have their faces painted in colorful designs to represent various elements of their character. Each color has its own meaning. Red stands for loyalty and bravery: black for courage and honesty. and white is the color of deceitfulness.
文摘THE 100th museum to open in Beijing, the Beijing Museum of Traditional Opera is located inside the Beijing Huguang Guildhall Chamber of Cultural Prosperity and Ancestral Hall of the Local Worthy.The museum’s various exhibits have distinctively
文摘In a small, deep alley right outside Hepingmen (the Peace Gate), no more than one mile south of the Tian’anmen Square, there stands a Peking opera theatre of great antiquity named Zhengyi Temple Theatre. Built over 300 years ago, it is the sole ancient wooden theatre architecture in the world. There are also six other extant theatres with a similar scale, but Zhenyi Temple Theatre is the oldest. It is generally recognized as a living fossil and milestone in the history of Chinese theatres and often cited as an important
文摘The paper discusses the competition and the relationship between Cheng Yanqiu1 and his master Mei Lanfang2,two great masters of Dan role of Beijing Opera.It analyzes Cheng’s success by exploring the term of Cheng Party which refers to the support of the elites of the time.The paper also probes into the artistic views of Cheng’s as a reformer of the traditional Chinese theater art by taking his European tour.
