Having an imperial patron, made Peking Opera extremely popular, and therefore more accessible to the common people. Peking Opera underwent fast development during the reign of Emperor Qianlong and the notorious Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty.
It took the best from each style and eventually formed its own highly stylized music and performing techniques. Based upon traditional Anhui Opera, Peking (Beijing) Opera has also adopted repertoire, music, and performing techniques from Kun Opera and Qingqiang Opera as well as traditional folk tunes. It is believed that Peking (Beijing) Opera gradually came into being after 1790 when Anhui Province's four most famous opera troupes paid a visit to Beijing. It is the highlight of any Beijing tour.Īlthough it is called Peking Opera, its origins are not in Beijing but in the provinces of Anhui and Hubei. Known as the national opera of China, Peking Opera is the most influential and representative of all the operas in China, and one of the three main theatrical systems in the world.
A regional opera is usually popular in several provinces, while one province enjoys several local operas. These ancient forms of drama are still active in China's stages today. One of the three main theatrical systems in the worldĬhina boasts more than 360 regional styles of opera.
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