Huang Zunxian
Lineage & School of Heritage
At the age of thirteen Huang Zunxian was apprenticed to Zhang Yuanling to learn opera. In 1950 he joined the Workers and Peasants Theatrical Society of Yuncheng County, the predecessor of the present Shandong Provincial Liuzi Opera Troupe, and studied under Wang Furun as a civil and martial xiaosheng (young male role) before turning to laosheng (old male roles). In 1959 he moved with the troupe to the Shandong Bangzi Opera Troupe, where he worked until his retirement in 1992.
Mastery, Signature Works & Repertoire
Born in 1932 in Yuncheng, Shandong, Huang Zunxian is of Han ethnicity. His performance combines civil and martial skills, and his singing is high-pitched and bold. His representative works include Sun An Dong Ben (Sun An Petitions the Throne), San Hui Chuan (The Boat Returns Three Times) and Wang Zhaojun.
Honors & Recognition
He is a representative bearer of Liuzi Opera, a second-batch national intangible cultural heritage project, and a first-class actor.
References & Archival Sources
Representative Items of This Bearer
- Liuzi Opera Ⅳ-43
- Liuzi Opera Ⅳ-43
Profile
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