Remembering the queen of Huangmei Opera

While music lovers around the world are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Polish pianist and composer Chopin this year, a small group of Chinese artists in Anhui province is doing its bit to commemorate a legendary actress of a local opera.

Yan Fengying, widely considered as the most famous actress of Huangmei Opera, was born in 1930 and in her short life of 38 years, forged a unique performing style. She created many popular roles, helping Huangmei Opera to flourish.

For the 80th anniversary of her birth, Wu Qiong, today's leading Huangmei Opera actress, and her colleagues have come up with a show on the tragic life of the beloved actress.