Chapter One
An Introduction to Peking Opera
Historical Perspectives
Features / Characteristics
Summary
Chpater Two
The King of Peking Opera
Family Background
Early Training
Contributions to Peking Opera
Chpater Three
Self-Reflection and
International Appreciation
Self-Reflection
International Appreciation
Chpater Four
A Guide to Understanding
Peking Opera
Stage and Properties
Opera Roles and Their Special Costumes
Movements, Gestures and Pantomime
Instruments and Voices
Chpater Five
Representative Peking Opera Works
Yuzhou Feng
(A Sword Named Cosmos)
Gui Fei Zui Jiu
(The Precious Consort Gets Drunk)
Qi Shuang Hui
(A Strange Double Reunion)
Luo Shen
(The Goddess of the Luo River)
Mu Guiying Gua Shuai
(Mu Guiying Assumes Command)
Da Yu Sha Jia
(The Fisherman's Rage)
Qun Ying Hui
(The Gathering of Heroes)
Jiang Xiang He
(The General and the Prime Minister Reconciled)
Chi Sang Zhen
(Red Mulberry Township)
Shi Yu Zhuo
(Picking up the Jade Bracelet)
A Glossary of Opera Terms