Opera · ST10806

Yu Opera (Henan Opera)

Bangzi-sung tales of the Central Plains, rich in heroines and upright magistrates.

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Play · First staged 1951Hua MulanYu opera adapted by Chen Xianzhang from the Peking opera Mulan Joins the Army, a signature role of Chang XiangyuChen Xianzhang · Wang Jingzhong · Chang XiangyuSE10098Play · Date unknown (Chang Xiangyu made her name in Kaifeng with the role early in her career)HongniangFrom The Romance of the Western Chamber: Chang Xiangyu's Hongniang, sung with eastern Henan tunes, made her famousChen Xianzhang · Chang XiangyuSE10186Play · Traditional (from the old play The Fragrant Pouch); date unknownCarrying the Bridal SedanFrom the old play The Fragrant Pouch; Yao Shufang and Song Guiling turned the sedan-chair ride into its showpiece sceneSong GuilingSE10187