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By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-07-19 07:53
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Performers display the elegant art form at the venue. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY

"The epic tale demands not only vocal prowess, but also a deep understanding of classical Chinese culture and aesthetics. It was quite challenging for us when we first performed the production because we were so young," she says. "Now, we are in our 30s with more life experience, which helps to explore the roles' inner world with newfound maturity and insight."

A Kunqu Opera actress hailing from a family deeply rooted in traditional Chinese opera, Shan says that she studied the original script of The Peach Blossom Fan and examined various adaptations in film and theater, delving into the heroine's inner world.

After three months of tireless rehearsals, 1699 The Peach Blossom Fan premiered in Beijing in March 2006, etching Shan's portrayal into the audiences' memories. Her performance not only showcased her talent, but also solidified her position as a notable figure in the contemporary revival of Kunqu Opera. Now, Shan is a professor at Nanjing University of the Arts.

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