Sounds of Distinction
The Peking Opera star Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) is generally acknowledged to have been the greatest performer of female dan roles in the history of his art. He was also a renowned theatrical innovator whose performance style is carried on as the "Mei School." Among the activities held to commemorate the 120th anniversary of his birth was the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing's
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