In the streets and alleys of Beijing, Xiao Zhang Junqiu followed his mother, a real actor, to perform everywhere. At that time, life was not as good as it is now, and the two of them had to make a living by singing. You know, in Beijing at that time, there was no Weibo and no live broadcast, and you want to be popular? It depends on real skills.
Zhang Junqiu, a child, was born a drama idiot. looks quite handsome, has a sweet voice, and when he opens his mouth to sing, it is called a good sound. His mother saw it in her eyes and was happy in her heart, knowing that this child would become a big man sooner or later.
It is also fate, by chance, Li Duokui, a big man in the Peking Opera industry, saw Zhang Junqiu's performance and thought: This kid has a play! So, he was introduced to Li Lingfeng, a master who was crazy about playing. You think, learning drama at that time was not like now, it was called a hardship, a hardship. But Zhang Junqiu, this young man, is devoted to the play, and he can endure any hardship.
On the day his mother sent him to the theater class, he cried so much that he slapped himself, feeling that he was the most ruthless mother in the world. But Zhang Junqiu comforted her with tears in her eyes, saying that she would be fine.
Under Li Lingfeng's strict training, Zhang Junqiu made rapid progress, from "Three Sessions of Trial" to "Su San's Solution", every play was performed well. On the day of the official stage, the applause from the audience was deafening. Li Lingfeng saw it in his eyes, and he couldn't close his mouth with joy, thinking: My apprentice, yes!
Since then, Zhang Junqiu's name has begun to resound in the Peking Opera world. His performance, which is delicate and squeamish, is too beautiful, fresh and refined, and makes people addicted to it.
No, his performances in big dramas such as "Yutang Spring" and "Wangjiang Pavilion" are simply the embodiment of art, every action and every look can bring the audience into that story.
What are you going to say about his secret? In fact, it is diligent, diligent, especially diligent. His study of each role is endless, often when everyone else is resting, and he is still there silently practicing his voice alone.
His artistic career has not been smooth sailing. In his early years, he created a new singing voice, but he was criticized by many people, and some people even said that he was ruining the classics.
But he never paid attention to these and insisted on his artistic pursuit. Time has proven everything, and his new singing voice has later become a highlight in the Peking Opera industry, making more people fall in love with Peking Opera.
Speaking of family, Zhang Junqiu's private life is really dramatic, and his three marriages have overwhelmed him. However, having said that, these experiences also make his plays more layered and his emotional dramas more flavorful. Many of his classic roles are performed with his own emotional experience, so they can move people's hearts.
In terms of children, Zhang Junqiu is a good father, and although he is busy with his career, he is never sloppy in his children's education. He always said that no matter how you go, you can't forget your roots, and let the children know that their father is a person who eats with real skills.
Master Zhang's emotional world is simply a serial. Let's talk about his marriage first. Three marriages, each of which is like a drama, is amazing. Not to mention how high his artistic achievements are, the identity of this executioner alone is enough to attract fans.
His first wife, Zhao Yurong, was a gentle and virtuous woman, and when the two got married, they basically married first and then loved. However, this marriage is quite happy, the two have several babies together, and family life seems to be quite harmonious.
Later, it was a bit of a plot. Master Zhang met Wu Lizhen, a banker's daughter with a lot of money, during a performance, which caused a sensation at the time.
Miss Wu fell in love with Master Zhang at first sight, and he would not marry. You think, at that time, a singer could make the banker's daughter fall in love with him so much, and it was a legend.
Miss Wu can be said to be desperate for Master Zhang. Of course, her family obstructed it in every way, but the young lady insisted that Master Zhang would not marry. In the end, the two also came together and gave birth to a large group of children, and the family was very lively.
This is not over, there is a follow-up to Master Zhang's emotional story. In his later years, he met Xie Hongwen again, a person who was in the same drama circle as him, and the two also fell in love and spent their old age together.
Master Zhang's family can be said to be a hodgepodge, but you have to admire him, he can handle such a complex family relationship in an orderly manner. Although his relationship with his wives sometimes has some twists and turns, they generally respect and understand each other.
The children too, although they come from different mothers, Master Zhang has a good education, and everyone is quite united. The most important thing he taught his children is to have a sense of responsibility, to be responsible, and to take whatever they do seriously.
Zhang Junqiu's life can be described as going through ups and downs. Especially this special period, for him, it is simply a nightmare.
At that time, the entire art world was in a hurry, and Master Zhang, because he was a Peking Opera actor in the old society, naturally could not escape the fate of being criticized. Think about it, a master who has devoted his life to the art of Peking Opera is suddenly branded as a "reactionary artist", and that kind of blow can be imagined.
Not to mention, his family has also been greatly affected. At that time, each member of the family could only receive 9 yuan per month for living expenses, and life was tight.
His mother also suffered from severe diabetes, and because she had no money, she was getting sicker and sicker. You say, for a dutiful son, how painful this feeling of powerlessness must be.
But it was in such a difficult environment that Master Zhang's spirit was not defeated. He is still the Zhang Junqiu who loves Peking Opera, but from the glamorous on the stage, it has become a hardship in life.
By the end of the Cultural Revolution and the social environment began to improve, although Master Zhang was not young, his love for Peking Opera remained unchanged. He began to take an active part in the revival of Peking Opera, both teaching and performing.
In his later years, he was not idle, and devoted himself to the inheritance and innovation of Peking Opera. He said that Peking Opera is a precious cultural heritage of China, and it must be passed on and revitalized.
At that time, Master Zhang could be said to wear many hats, being both an actor and a director, and he also taught young actors from time to time. He especially emphasized that acting must not only have skills, but also soul. An example of this is the art of the "Zhang School", which he founded, which seamlessly combines tradition and innovation.
In his later years, he also paid special attention to cultivating new people. He often said that it is the responsibility of the older generation of artists to pass on their experience to the younger ones, so that they do not take detours. Many of his subordinates have become the backbone of the Peking Opera industry, which can be regarded as his great contribution to the art of Peking Opera.
In addition, Master Zhang also actively participated in the modernization of Peking Opera in his later years. His modern drama "More Than Every Year" is particularly popular with the audience, which not only retains the traditional charm of Peking Opera, but also incorporates modern elements, which is really suitable for all ages.
In the final analysis, Zhang Junqiu's life is a life of struggle for the cause of Peking Opera. With his talent and sweat, he has made indelible contributions to the development of Peking Opera. He said that as long as Peking Opera is still there, he will feel happy. This dedication and love for art is truly admirable to future generations.