Post by Trang on Jun 30, 2007 16:47:15 GMT -5
original title : Andy may perform art of face-changing for the first time at the Beijing Olympics
2008 Olympics is ground for the sportsmen to outdo one
another, it may even be a Show Time for Andy to showcase
his skill of face-changing.
Andy has learnt the art from Peng since 2000,
he has now grasped the skill
Years ago, Andy was faced with criticisms
when he followed Peng Deng Huai to learn the art of mask-changing.
After practicing for a few years, he is now able to change 5 to 6 faces.
Peng has the intention of getting Andy to perform openly for the first time
during the Beijing Olympics.
Recently a Sichuan opera art student claimed that what Andy learnt
in these 7 years was only superficial, this again heats up the topic .
Peng at an interview by the mainland media recently disclosed
how he got to know Andy & disclosed there is a possibility
that Andy may be able to perform at Beijing Olympics next year, where
a total of 2008 people will show the world this art of face-change.
Peng indicated he met Andy for the first time at CCTV spring tea party
in 1998. Their relationship was that of 'head nodding' only.
At the autumn festival the following year, during the rehearsal Andy
kept praising him for the skill & requested him to teach him.
After a few encounters, Andy’s sincerity touches him, he then decided
to teach him. It was said Andy had given him $400,000 but this is
untrue.
As Andy’s identity is special, he had to inform the opera school,
handed in a report, & reported to the cultural hall, only when the
committee approved he could take in this student.
But Andy’s had set the date to be his official student on
2000 March 22, when the approval letter was delayed, they still
went on with the ceremony. He admitted jumping the gun.
Also at the time were voices of disapproval, it was even said Peng should
be dismissed. Andy indicated that if Peng was affected he would
rather not learn, but once a teacher he is forever his teacher.
This touches Peng a great deal, he decided he must impart the skill
to Andy.
In the 7 yrs, Andy had met Peng 7 to 8 times, now Andy is v
good with changing faces 5 to 6 times, & Andy had vowed not to
leak out the secret. Even his parents are not to see the props.
Asked when Andy will perform openly for all to see, Peng said if
there is no hiccups, Andy may have his performance debut during
Beijing Olympics.
Peng is thinking of getting 2008 people to change at the same time.
This has been warmly welcomed by the Olympics committee.
He will hold a grand show in Sichuan, if the show can
be included for the Olympics, he will definitely let Andy take the lead to
show the skill.
(credits to asianfanatics)
2008 Olympics is ground for the sportsmen to outdo one
another, it may even be a Show Time for Andy to showcase
his skill of face-changing.
Andy has learnt the art from Peng since 2000,
he has now grasped the skill
Years ago, Andy was faced with criticisms
when he followed Peng Deng Huai to learn the art of mask-changing.
After practicing for a few years, he is now able to change 5 to 6 faces.
Peng has the intention of getting Andy to perform openly for the first time
during the Beijing Olympics.
Recently a Sichuan opera art student claimed that what Andy learnt
in these 7 years was only superficial, this again heats up the topic .
Peng at an interview by the mainland media recently disclosed
how he got to know Andy & disclosed there is a possibility
that Andy may be able to perform at Beijing Olympics next year, where
a total of 2008 people will show the world this art of face-change.
Peng indicated he met Andy for the first time at CCTV spring tea party
in 1998. Their relationship was that of 'head nodding' only.
At the autumn festival the following year, during the rehearsal Andy
kept praising him for the skill & requested him to teach him.
After a few encounters, Andy’s sincerity touches him, he then decided
to teach him. It was said Andy had given him $400,000 but this is
untrue.
As Andy’s identity is special, he had to inform the opera school,
handed in a report, & reported to the cultural hall, only when the
committee approved he could take in this student.
But Andy’s had set the date to be his official student on
2000 March 22, when the approval letter was delayed, they still
went on with the ceremony. He admitted jumping the gun.
Also at the time were voices of disapproval, it was even said Peng should
be dismissed. Andy indicated that if Peng was affected he would
rather not learn, but once a teacher he is forever his teacher.
This touches Peng a great deal, he decided he must impart the skill
to Andy.
In the 7 yrs, Andy had met Peng 7 to 8 times, now Andy is v
good with changing faces 5 to 6 times, & Andy had vowed not to
leak out the secret. Even his parents are not to see the props.
Asked when Andy will perform openly for all to see, Peng said if
there is no hiccups, Andy may have his performance debut during
Beijing Olympics.
Peng is thinking of getting 2008 people to change at the same time.
This has been warmly welcomed by the Olympics committee.
He will hold a grand show in Sichuan, if the show can
be included for the Olympics, he will definitely let Andy take the lead to
show the skill.
(credits to asianfanatics)