Cheng Yan Qiu
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Title
Cheng Yan Qiu
Subject
Born for the Peking Opera - Cheng Yanquiu
Description
Cheng Yan Qiu began to learn Peking Opera at the age of six, first learning wusheng (actor playing a martial role) from Rong Diexian, then huadan (a role for a vivacious maiden, a young woman with a frank and open personality, or a woman of questionable character) from Chen Tongyun, and qingyi (a role usually representing a middle-aged woman who always acts as a Mrs or Miss from a noble family) from Chen Xiaoyun.
He went on stage at the age of 11 and one year later he joined other actors in performing General's Son to Be Executed, A Child Left in the Mulberry Garden and The Pavilion of Royal Monument, which earned favorable comments. He could play various roles.
Cheng also wrote and performed a lot of new operas since the 1920s, such as the Blue Frost Sword, An Emerald Hairpin, Lady Mei, the Dream of the Young Lady, and etc.
Creator
Rong Diexian
Date
1904
Contributor
Chen Tongyun
Chen Xiaoyun
Mei Lan Fang
Rights
No
Relation
Mei Lan Fang
Shang Xiao Yun
Xun Hui Sheng
Format
Male
Language
Mandarin
Type
Person
Identifier
chengyanqiu1904
Person Item Type Metadata
Birth Date
1904-01-01
Birthplace
Beijing, China
Death Date
1958-03-09
Occupation
Chinese Peking opera singer
Biographical Text
Peking Opera artist Cheng Yanqiu dedicated his life to advancing in Peking Opera. He spent his last years living at No. 39 in Xisi Beisantiao, Beijing. His family was originated from the Plain Yellow Banner of the Qing Dynasty. Cheng signed a seven-year contract and worked for the Rong's theatrical troupe. He was taught to act huadan and qingyi. He later met Luo Ying Gong and studied literature, calligraphy, painting, films and other art forms to improve his understanding of the Peking Opera. His singing, distinct eyesight, movements and postures gave rise to his style of performance knowns as the Cheng School of Peking Opera.
Bibliography
National Peking Opera Company
Collection
Citation
Rong Diexian, “Cheng Yan Qiu,” CCCH9051 Group 35, accessed August 28, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-35/items/show/14.
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