Five major operas and their representative works

1, Peking Opera. The representative figures of China's national opera are Mei Lanfang, Cheng, Ma and other masters. The representative works of Beijing Opera include Drunkenness of the Imperial Lady and the Injustice of Dou E, etc.

2. Henan Opera. Also known as "Henan Bangzi". Representative figures are Chang Xiangyu, Chen Suzhen, Cui Lantian, Ma Jinfeng, Yan Lipin and other masters. The representative plays of Henan Opera include Mu in Command, Matchmaker, Flower Show, Flower Warrior, and modern drama Chaoyanggou.

3. Pingju. Also known as "Tangshan Luozi". Representative figures include Bai, Cai Lian, Ai Lianjun and other masters. Representative plays include Liu Qiaoer, Flowers as Media, Yang Sanjie's Complaints, Qin Xianglian and so on.

4. Yue Opera. Popular local operas in Zhejiang. Representative figures are Yuan Xuefen, Yin Guifang, Fan Ruijuan, Fu Quanxiang, Xu Yulan and other masters. The representative plays of Yue Opera include Sister Xianglin, Butterfly Lovers, Dream of Red Mansions, Five Birthday Women, The West Chamber and so on.

5. Huangmei Opera. Originated from Anhui opera, also known as Huangmei tune. The representatives are Yan Fengying, Wang Shaofang, Wu Qiong, Ma Lan and other teachers. The representative plays of Huangmei Opera include Fairy Descending, Cowherd and Weaver Girl, Female Xu and so on.