Zhou Xinfang and Ma Lianliang are two of the most recognizable figures in the history of Beijing opera, and their respective styles of the Qi School and Ma School remain geographically prescient to this day—Qi of the South and Ma of the North. Their emphasis on characterization and pursuit of innovation was all embracing and brought new life to the stage. They cooperated on several performances, and off stage they were the best of friends. Taking advantage of the exhibition “Michael Chow: Voice for My Father,” a show not only featuring the art of Michael Chow but also that of his father Zhou Xinfang, UCCA has invited Michael Chow, Xiao Runzeng, famed performer and successor of the Qi School, and Du Peng, an equally recognized performer and successor of the Ma School, to discuss the art and friendship of Zhou Xinfang and Ma Lianliang and the inheritance of their respective styles. Xiao Runzen and Du Peng will also perform selected works representative of their backgrounds.

Ticket & Participation: Free, Reservations required.

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