By 1930, Mei Lanfang had already achieved superstardom as an opera performer in China. He had become one of the country’s most beloved dan, the term for performers of female singing roles. These roles ...

NEW YORK, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Mei Lanfang, one of the greatest performers of Peking Opera in the 20th century, was honored at an exhibition that opened Thursday in New York City's Manhattan.

The performance commenced with a vigorous and rhythmic drum opening, "Spring in the Pear Garden." The resounding drumbeats echoed through the courtyard, and the cheerful melodies instantly ignited the ...

The lecture explores how traditional Chinese opera vocal methods can influence modern popular singing training.

Traditional Chinese opera musical performances by the Chinese Kwun Opera Society were also enjoyed, while an almost magically swift Mask-Changer (Bian Lian), Baofeng Liu, wowed his audience.