Shang Xiaoyun
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Shang Xiaoyun (1900 - April 19, 1976) was one of the four great twentieth century performers of the Dan role type in Jingju with Mei Lanfang
, Cheng Yanqiu
and Xun Huisheng
.
In addition to his singing, Shang was known for his dance and acrobatic skills. He was the founder of the Rong Chun Opera School.
Méi Lánfang
Mei Lanfang was one of the most famous Beijing opera artists in modern history, exclusively known for his qingyi roles, a type of dan role. Méi Lánfāng is his stage name, and in Chinese it is generally considered a feminine name. His real name was Méi Lán...
, Cheng Yanqiu
Cheng Yanqiu
Cheng Yanqiu , born in Beijing, was one of the great twentieth century performers of the Dan role type in Jingju, or Peking Opera....
and Xun Huisheng
Xun Huisheng
Xun Huisheng was one of the four great twentieth century performers of the Dan role type in Jingju with Mei Lanfang, Cheng Yanqiu and 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.