Yao Xuanqiu
Mastery, Signature Works & Repertoire
Female, Han ethnicity, born in 1935, a native of Chenghai, Guangdong. Yao Xuanqiu specialized in the dan (female) roles and studied under the renowned Chaoju artists Yang Qiguo, Lu Jinlong and Huang Mi, acquiring a firm command of performing technique; her singing is deeply grounded, graceful and fluent, while her acting is disciplined and refined, lyrical and lingering. Over a performing career of more than sixty years, Yao Xuanqiu created images of women, ancient and contemporary, each of distinct character, and she enjoys a high reputation throughout the regions at home and abroad where Chaoju Opera is performed. Her representative works include Su Liu Niang, Chen San Wu Niang (Chen San and the Fifth Miss) and Ci Lang Zhou (Farewell at Langzhou).
Honors & Recognition
A national representative bearer of Chaoju Opera, a second-batch national intangible cultural heritage project. She is a first-class actor.
References & Archival Sources
Representative Items of This Bearer
- Chaoju Opera Ⅳ-4
- Chaoju Opera Ⅳ-4
- Chaoju Opera Ⅳ-4
- Chaoju Opera Ⅳ-4
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