"Peking Opera Performance Artist Li Youbin: A Legendary Life Leaving the Charm of Opera" On December 17, a sad news came from the entertainment industry on this day, Peking Opera performance artist Li Youbin died on December 16, 2023 at the age of 86 due to ineffective medical treatment.
For many people, this name may not be familiar, but for the opera industry, this is an irreplaceable titan figure. His death deprived the opera world of an important artist.
Li Youbin, the name may remind you of the actor of the TV series "Bright Sword", in fact, the deceased artist was not a film and television actor, but a Peking Opera performance artist. Although in the field of film and television dramas, he is not as well-known as film and television actor Li Youbin, but in the theater industry, he is a pivotal figure.
Li Youbin was born in a family of operas, studied art with his father since he was a child, and showed a strong talent for acting. At the age of 12, he officially took the stage to perform, gaining the recognition of the audience, thus beginning his career in theatrical performance.
After becoming an opera actor, his performance works such as "Jiepai Pass", "Baishuitan", "Sijie Village", etc., as well as directorial works such as "The Hate of the King", "Flaming Mountain", "Little Wuyi", "True and False Monkey King", etc., have been widely acclaimed, and he has become a model for younger generations in the industry to learn from Xi.
In particular, "The True and False Monkey King" directed by him was widely acclaimed, and was even made into a Peking Opera film and attracted international attention, allowing the world to understand the charm of Chinese opera. He was also sent to Japan to participate in cultural exchange activities, and his performances in Japan also caused a sensation, allowing more foreigners to appreciate the charm of Chinese opera.
In addition to his brilliant performances on stage, Li Youbin is also a national first-class director, the winner of the "Lifetime Achievement Award" of the Chinese Opera Performance Society, the winner of the "Outstanding Contribution Award" of the Fujian Peking Opera Company, a member of the Chinese Opera Directors Association, a member of the Chinese Dramatists Association, a visiting professor of the Shanghai Academy of Drama, and a graduate tutor of the China Academy of Drama.
His accomplishments are awe-inspiring. Although Li Youbin is not as well-known as other actors in the field of film and television dramas, his achievements and contributions in the field of drama are beyond doubt. With his lifelong love and perseverance, he has contributed all his strength to the inheritance and development of Chinese opera.
The death of Li Youbin has made people think more deeply about the dedication and contribution of opera artists. In today's entertainment era full of film and television dramas, do we pay enough attention and respect to traditional culture and art?In the craze for stardom, have we neglected those who have worked quietly for traditional arts?
Perhaps in this fast-paced society, we need more opportunities to understand and appreciate the charm of those traditional cultures, so that the hard work of these artists can be more respected and paid attention to. Although Li Youbin's life may not have caused much sensation in the entertainment industry, it has left an indelible mark in the theater industry.
His life, like his stage performances, was gorgeous and shocking, leaving behind a precious legacy of the art of opera. May the opera artist Li Youbin go all the way, and may his artistic heritage and light live forever.