Commemorative Collection of the Centennial Birthday of Cheng Yanqiu

Author: Zhang Qingshan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Although Cheng Yanqiu has been gone for 45 years, his exceptional artistic creations have not faded with the passage of time; instead, they have gained the admiration of more and more people. His noble moral character is equally cherished in today's era of reform and opening up and modernization. Cheng Yanqiu's artistic contributions also lie in his theoretical research and exploration, as his works not only delve into the intrinsic laws of opera performance art but also provide significant guidance for stage creation practices. As an outstanding and renowned Peking Opera performer, Cheng Yanqiu, through his continuous artistic creation and abundant achievements, has accumulated invaluable spiritual and cultural wealth for the masses, making significant contributions to the enrichment of Peking Opera performance art and the innovation of Peking Opera.
Cheng Yanqiu was one of the "Four Great Dan" in the history of Peking Opera. Around the age of 30, he had already developed a complete and unique artistic style, establishing the distinctive "Cheng School" (Cheng Pai). The formation of a school reflects the refinement and maturity of an artistic style's originality, as well as its significant social influence. Cheng Yanqiu has left us with a wealth of precious artistic heritage in various aspects.