Brief Introduction：
The Nightingale by Hans Christian Anderson tells
of a bird that sang the most beautiful melody in
the world. There is also a nightingale in China,
and its name is Peking Opera. This performance art
is full of vigor and vitality, and its songs are
cheerful and charming. This program takes a light-handed
approach to the many aspects of making a Peking
Opera happen, including make-up, musical training,
movement training, set design, and costumes. The
development of this ancient opera is described by
many moving stories. In this program, viewers will
not only learn the legends and see the magnificent
scenes played-out when Peking Opera was at its height
of splendor, but they will also enjoy the classic
programs performed by many famous Chinese Peking
Opera stars.
