Why has Asia — and China in particular — held such a fascination for western opera composers and companies? The “Exotic East” is the backdrop for many classic operas, from Vivaldi’s obscure Teuzzone ...

An ancient Chinese text dating back over 2,000 years tells the legend of King Mu, Son of Heaven. It is said that in 964 B.C., King Mu of the Zhou dynasty sent a massive band across the Gansu Corridor ...

From Mei Lanfang’s groundbreaking U.S. tour in 1930 to today’s fusion of Beijing opera with Western genres, Chinese music has long been a bridge across cultures. These exchanges have sparked ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The beautiful, colorful, intricate costumes first drew Bohan Ye to Chinese opera. Ye started training in the art form when she was 14 and living in China. As her studies advanced, ...