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Li Shaochun

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Li Shaochun
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinLǐ Shǎochūn
Wade–GilesLi Shao-ch`un

Li Shaochun (4 November 1919 – 21 September 1975) was a Peking opera singer.

Life

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Xun's father was one of Peking Opera's "Four Famous Dads" (大名, Sì Dàmíng Diē), along with Xun Huisheng, Tan Xiaopei, and Li Wanchun's fathers.[1]

Li was best known for his "martial" (, wǔshēng) and "old man" (, lǎoshēng) roles. He served as a mentor to Li Yuru.[2]

References

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Citations

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  1. ^ Zhou Huan, ed. (1990), The Chrysanthemum Sea Regatta: Li Wanchun's Memoirs, Beijing: Chinese Literature & History Press, p. 7.
  2. ^ Li (2010), p. 226.

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