Peking Opera, known as Jing Ju (Capital Opera), has a history of more than 200 years. Because of its patronage by the ruling Qing,or Manchu, dynasty, Peking Opera grew from a local folk art .to the standard bearer of theatrical art. It attained the prominent status of Guo Ju or National Opera of China. After the Qing Dynasty was overthrown in 1911, Peking Opera continued to gain popularity not only with the upper classes but also with students and intellectuals. By the 1920s, it had developed into a splendid art form and a popular means-of entertainment as well. In the capital alone, numerous theaters were established solely for op- era performances,and there were at least, three academies for training young performers and several pr0fess!onal opera troupes that performed every week.
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Chapter One An Introduction to Peking Opera Historical Perspectives Features / Characteristics Summary Chpater Two The King of Peking Opera Family Background Early Training Contributions to Peking Opera Chpater Three Self-Reflection and International Appreciation Self-Reflection International Appreciation Chpater Four A Guide to Understanding Peking Opera Stage and Properties Opera Roles and Their Special Costumes Movements, Gestures and Pantomime Instruments and Voices Chpater Five Representative Peking Opera Works Yuzhou Feng ?。ˋ Sword Named Cosmos) Gui Fei Zui Jiu ?。═he Precious Consort Gets Drunk) Qi Shuang Hui ?。ˋ Strange Double Reunion) Luo Shen (The Goddess of the Luo River) Mu Guiying Gua Shuai ?。∕u Guiying Assumes Command) Da Yu Sha Jia (The Fisherman's Rage) Qun Ying Hui ?。═he Gathering of Heroes) Jiang Xiang He ?。═he General and the Prime Minister Reconciled) Chi Sang Zhen ?。≧ed Mulberry Township) Shi Yu Zhuo (Picking up the Jade Bracelet) A Glossary of Opera Terms