Mei Baojiu
梅葆玖
Biography
Mei Baojiu was the son of Mei Lanfang and the primary heir of the Mei School of Peking Opera. Born into the Mei family, he dedicated his life to preserving and transmitting his father's artistic legacy. He was a founding member of the Beijing Peking Opera Company and trained a new generation of dan (female role) performers. His passing marked the end of the direct Mei lineage.
Domains of Mastery
Territory
Region
North China
Location
Beijing
Level
national
Status
deceased
Heritage DNA
Classification
National Inheritor
Status
deceased
Year of Birth
1934
Age
92 years
Location
Beijing
Region
North China
Next Master
Chang Xiangyu
常香玉
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