Shang_Xiaoyun

Shang Xiaoyun

Shang Xiaoyun (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Shàng Xiǎoyún; 1900 April 19, 1976) was one of the four great twentieth-century performers of the Dan role type in Peking opera with Mei Lanfang, Cheng Yanqiu, and Xun Huisheng.[1] All four were male actors who specialized in impersonating women.

Shang Xiaoyun

In addition to his singing, Shang was known for his dance and acrobatic skills. He was the founder of the Rong Chun Opera School.


References

  1. Lei, Daphne (2019-07-01). Uncrossing the Borders: Performing Chinese in Gendered (Trans)Nationalism. University of Michigan Press. pp. 209–213. ISBN 978-0-472-13137-2.

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