Nancy Rao, a distinguished professor in the Department of Music at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, wrote a book published ...

A Dream of Splendor, a Chinese opera, is in the final preparation stage ... while incorporating modern theatrical elements. Each character's costume features patterns and colors that reflect ...

But my patience gradually got better. And, of course, my Chinese, too.” Despite these positive traits, perhaps the best way for Cantonese opera to survive and thrive might simply be for us to ...

their names and their main characteristics. Discuss with the class the challenges an ancient art form such as Peking Opera faces in modern Chinese society.

She sees traditional Chinese opera as a powerful tool for students ... eye for beauty while its morality-driven narratives nurture character," she explains. Last year, Zhou and her troupe ...

A man of the opera Despite Chinese opera’s waning popularity ... Red typically denoted a brave and heroic character, black for the impartial, blue for steadfastness and loyalty, and so on.

As part of the larger festival, there will also be a Chinese Opera Festival featuring six different types of opera, including Cantonese, Peking, Yuediao, Qingqiang, Yue, and Kunqu. If you’ve ...

Artists perform the traditional Chinese Wu Opera "The Legend of the White Snake" in Vienna, Austria, April 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The Chinese Opera Season 2025 opened in Vienna on Saturday night ...