Biography of Cheng Changgeng

Author: Liu Qiang, Yang Hongying
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Publish Date: 1996-12-01
Features: Cheng Changgeng is a descendant of the famous Song Dynasty Confucian philosopher Cheng Yi. He is also the founder of Peking Opera, China's national opera, and is known by many titles such as "the ancestor of Peking Opera," "the pioneer master," "the great master of guata," "the leader of Huiban," "the grandmaster of laosheng," "the most revered teacher," "the sage of actors," and "the god of drama." This book vividly describes his arduous and winding artistic career, his admirable achievements, and reveals that he performed in plays with themes of loyalty, righteousness, integrity, and patriotism throughout his life. He often played characters with strong moral integrity, such as Wu Zixu, Yue Fei, Lu Su, and Mi Heng. He even spat blood due to the invasion of the Eight-Nation Alliance, demonstrating his patriotic spirit. The experiences of this generation of Peking Opera grandmaster, who loved his country, his talent, and his art, are sure to inspire you with profound life lessons.