Yang Xiaolou

Author: Wu Tongbin
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Throughout the over 200-year development of Peking Opera in China, there have been countless renowned masters and diverse schools of art. Numerous shining stars illuminate the brilliant galaxy of art, making Peking Opera one of the most accomplished and representative genres in the family of Chinese drama. This book collection comprises biographies of ten Peking Opera performing artists, who are the "five-star" "titans" selected from hundreds or thousands of "masters." They represent various periods of Peking Opera's formation, development, and peak, encompassing the main roles and schools of the art form. By reading this collection, one can gain a general understanding of the origins and evolution of Peking Opera, as well as invaluable materials and beneficial insights. This book records the life of Yang Xiaolou.