Now I freely admit that when it comes to Chinese opera I know absolutely nothing. My ignorance is total. So, when I say that the sound of screaming cats drowning in molten lead is like angelic, harmonious choirs when compared with Chinese opera I am, of course, being culturally insensitive and a bit of a barbarian – actually, make that a lot of a barbarian.
Nevertheless, I stand behind my comment. It’s rubbish. This writer heard Chinese opera in Beijing and wishes never to repea…
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