Ji Zhenhua
Lineage & School of Heritage
Ji Zhenhua entered the Kunqu class of the Shanghai Traditional Opera School in 1954 and studied successively under Shen Chuanzhi, Zheng Chuanjian, Ni Chuanyue and other masters of the Chuan generation. He specializes in laosheng (old male) roles and enjoys the reputation of the foremost laosheng of the Chinese Kunqu stage.
Mastery, Signature Works & Repertoire
Male, Han, born in 1943 in Wujiang, Jiangsu. His voice is deep and resonant and his expressive flavor enduring; his performance starts from life and from character, and he gives every stage role an individualized creation. He enjoys a considerable reputation at home and abroad. His representative works include Lanke Shan (Lanke Mountain), Shiwu Guan (Fifteen Strings of Cash) and Hudie Meng (The Butterfly Dream).
Honors & Recognition
National representative bearer of Kunqu Opera, a second-batch national intangible cultural heritage project; a first-class actor; and winner of the fourth China Drama Plum Blossom Award.
References & Archival Sources
Representative Items of This Bearer
- Kun Qu Opera Ⅳ-1
- Kun Qu Opera Ⅳ-1
- Kun Qu Opera Ⅳ-1
- Kun Qu Opera Ⅳ-1
- Kun Qu Opera Ⅳ-1
- Kun Qu Opera Ⅳ-1
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