Smithsonian Magazine

Mei Lanfang Was Famous for His Masterful Performances as Female Leads. In the 1930s, He Introduced American Audiences to the World of Chinese Opera

He is considered one of China’s greatest 20th-century opera performers, and his influence on the art form is still felt today ...
Newsday

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

BEIJING — Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on the narrow handle of a rosewood chair. She bends forward, lifts her other leg high and ...
Reuters

Chinese opera face-changing: it's a kind of magic

CHENGDU, China (Reuters) - Chinese performer He Hongqing can change his facial expressions, and make up, on stage in a flash, but it's not due to skills learned at drama school. The man deemed China's ...
Staten Island Advance

Renowned Chinese opera performer Wei Hai Min delights Staten Island students with her artistry

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Wei Hai Min, a pre-eminent Chinese opera actress and singer, recently graced the Staten Island Academy stage for a student participation demonstration. The assembly, for grades ...

Lan Tianyang Introduces Chinese Opera Vocal Techniques Into Global Pop Singing Training

Chinese opera vocal techniques enter modern pop singing training worldwide. Chinese opera contains centuries of vocal ...
The Public's Radio

Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights … and freedom

True to the spirit of those Russian women, the world pauses on this day to celebrate the achievements of women. This year to mark International Women’s Day, the United Nations is calling for “Rights.
News 6 WKMG

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

Read full article: Hey, Florida, it’s still winter. Sunshine State sees stretch of 80s BEIJING – Dressed in a red-and-white warrior costume, Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting balances on one foot on ...