Mr. Song Baoluo, a treasure of Chinese Peking Opera art, is known as the beautiful bearded man. He was born in a family of Liyuan, and began to perform on stage at the age of 7, with a song "Celebration Hall", which helped General Feng Yuxiang expel from the Forbidden City, and since then he has become famous and popular all over the country.
Song Baoluo has made friends with celebrities from all walks of life throughout his life, Mei Lanfang gave him a red plum painting, Xu Beihong used his seal, and also listened to his opera. Whether it is waving a robe on stage or changing audiences off the stage, from the red flower on General Feng Yuxiang's chest to the smile of ***, Song Baoluo's performance is always amazing.
He has been in the art for 80 years, and the proudest thing is that between 1958 and 1963, he sang more than 40 plays for ***, won high praise, and brought his calligraphy back to Zhongnanhai to treasure.
After the July 7 Incident, in order to stabilize people's minds and promote the development of various entertainment activities, many well-known figures in the Peking Opera industry performed in the theater. During this period, Song Baoluo had been out of action for five years due to voice problems, and he shifted his focus to the study of calligraphy, painting and seals, and achieved remarkable results.
Seeing everyone showing their demeanor on the stage, Song Baoluo's heart once again burned with the desire to return to the stage.
He hung his throat for a few days, but he didn't expect his voice to be higher than five years ago, so he didn't hesitate to stand on the stage again and follow the troupe to tour in Northeast China, Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
However, during the tour, Song Baoluo was often hunted down by Japanese invaders and threatened by Kuomintang warlords, although his fame was on par with Mei Lanfang, Jin Shaoshan, Zheng Bingru and other famous actors, whether it was Chiang Kai-shek or Soong Meiling, these political dignitaries were full of expectations for his performance, and often invited him to sing in person.
Although Song Baoluo was a little resistant to this, he often had to agree in order to cope with the pressure. After the liberation of Shanghai, Song Baoluo felt extremely gratified, held a fan charity exhibition in Fuxing Park, and donated all the proceeds to Shanghai ** to comfort the People's Liberation Army.
Since then, he has frequently participated in charity performances to support the People's Liberation Army.
1.Song Baoluo got acquainted after the founding of New China*** One night in September 1958, he sang at the New China Theater in Hangzhou. After the performance, the staff told him that the Prime Minister was standing quietly backstage alone and listening to him sing.
Everyone immediately went to look for ***, but he was nowhere to be seen under the lights. A few days later, the prime minister's guards drove him to the Xiling Hotel, and he finally saw him
** Walked forward, shook hands with Song Baoluo, expressed his appreciation for him, and asked him to sing a paragraph. With the accompaniment of the pianist, Song Baoluo sang a piece of anti-Erhuang, ** applauded and praised again and again.
2.Song Baoluo and *** met after the founding of New China. One night in September 1958, he performed "Catch and Release Cao" at the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force Repertory Troupe.
After the performance, the staff told him that the Prime Minister was listening to his performance backstage. Everyone immediately went to look for it, but the prime minister was nowhere to be seen in the light.
A few days later, the prime minister's guards took him to the West Lake Hotel, and he finally saw *** walk forward, shake hands with Song Baoluo, express his appreciation for him, and ask him to sing a paragraph.
With the accompaniment of the pianist, Song Baoluo sang a piece of anti-Erhuang, ** applauded and praised again and again. 3.Song Baoluo and *** met after the founding of New China.
One night in September 1958, he performed "Mu Guiying Hangs the Commander" at the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force Repertory Troupe. After the performance, the staff told him that the Prime Minister was backstage enjoying his performance.
Everyone immediately went to look for it, but the prime minister was nowhere to be seen in the light. A few days later, the Prime Minister's guards picked him up and took him to the West Lake Hotel in Hangzhou, where he finally saw him
** Walked forward, shook hands with Song Baoluo, expressed his appreciation for him, and asked him to sing a paragraph. With the accompaniment of the pianist, Song Baoluo sang a piece of anti-Erhuang, ** applauded and praised again and again.
According to ***'s recommendation, Song Baoluo began to enjoy Peking Opera in the company of ***. On a dark night, Song Baoluo and his luthier were again taken to the Hangzhou Hotel by the black car of the security department.
When night falls, there is no one by the West Lake, only the fragrance of osmanthus. Song Baoluo sat in the car, looking at the deep night outside the window, and his mood was as calm as water. This is not uncommon, but who is the guest of honor this time?
After entering the hotel, Feng Baiju, vice governor of Zhejiang Province, hurriedly greeted Song Baoluo and explained that he was working here and liked to listen to Peking Opera during his break, so he was specially invited to sing a few Peking Opera to the chairman today.
When he learned that he had the opportunity to perform for ***, Song Baoluo's heart was full of excitement and joy. Although he was excited, he still maintained his confidence and calmness, believing that his singing skills would not disappoint ***.
Governor Feng also reminded Song Baoluo to pay attention to some matters, such as taking the initiative to shake hands with *** after the performance, because the chairman is old and has difficulty moving; The chair should answer whatever questions he asks, and never reveal who he has seen when he returns, as these are confidential information and he must be responsible for the personal safety of the chairman.
Song Baoluo was a little nervous after hearing this, but he still nodded frequently, indicating that he would keep it in mind.
Song Baoluo stepped into the hall and his eyes lit up. The hall was full of VIPs, including *** couples, ** boss and Panchen Lama and others. **The leaders and distinguished guests of the DPRK delegation such as Kim Il Sung and Choe Yong-kin were also included.
A staff member came over and said politely to Song Baoluo. Song Baoluo nodded, indicating that he wanted to sing a piece of "Second Entrance to the Palace". He wrote the name of the play on a slip of paper and handed it to the newspaper lady.
The young lady read the note and said aloud. As soon as the words fell, Song Baoluo was a little surprised, and he stopped talking. However, the ** marshal quickly got up and corrected loudly: "It's not "Erjin Guan", it's "Erjin Palace"!" ”
It turned out that it was because of the wrong eye. The whole audience burst into laughter, and the lady of the newspaper also blushed, so she had to report the curtain again.
After Song Baoluo sang the whole scene on stage, he was deeply impressed by his profound singing skills and applauded frequently. Song Baoluo remembered the governor's instructions, and quickly walked to *** to shake hands with him.
The chairman's palm was warm and generous, his eyes looked at Song Baoluo sincerely, held his hand and praised: "Sing so well!" * walked over and asked Song Baoluo if he could sing another piece of "Empty City Strategy" to the chairman, and Song Baoluo readily agreed.
** With his eyes closed, shaking his head to the rhythm, and humming quietly in his mouth, he was obviously intoxicated by Song Baoluo's opera performance. Song Baoluo was deeply inspired when he saw this scene, this was his proudest moment since singing.
Song Baoluo's wonderful singing won warm applause, and after the performance, **etc** leaders and North Korean foreign guests cordially took photos with the cast and crew. This is the first encounter between Song Baoluo and ***, that night, the chairman's kind face, warm hands, and sincere praise have left a deep memory for Song Baoluo, who was immersed in the opera.
enjoyed it overnight, ** became a fan of Song Baoluo, and often invited him to sing. Although the leader told him not to talk about it much, he was very interested in it and often talked to him.
**When you go to Hangzhou, you must invite Song Baoluo to sing, and even have a supper with him. **The diet is simple, only salted peanuts, chili, preserved eggs, salted duck eggs and porridge steamed buns.
** Caring about the people, insisting that Song Baoluo pack the remaining steamed buns for his family to satisfy their hunger.
** Caring for Song Baoluo, not only taking care of him when eating together, so that he can avoid getting drunk, but also after Song Baoluo sobers up, he especially tells him to take care of his body and protect his throat.
**'s various concerns made Song Baoluo grateful. In order to commemorate this affectionate kindness, Song Baoluo took home the white-flour steamed buns packed by the staff in newspapers, and the children also cherished these steamed buns from the chairman.
In the winter of 1962, it snowed on the shore of West Lake, and on the day of ***'s 70th birthday, Song Baoluo was invited to perform in front of *** again.
The play he prepared was "Zhu Qi Sells Paintings", Song Baoluo not only performed brilliantly in the drama, but also had a deep knowledge of calligraphy and painting, so he decided to paint while singing and painting a big rooster.
Just as Song Baoluo was engrossed in painting, someone suddenly bumped into him, he turned his head and found that it was *** It turned out that *** didn't know when he got up from the sofa, walked to Song Baoluo's side, and watched him draw intently with his hands behind his back.
Seeing ***'s care and encouragement, Song Baoluo's emotions were very excited, and he originally needed to sing seven or eight sentences to finish the rooster, but this time he had divine help, and he completed the painting after singing four sentences.
Song Baoluo's paintings have been highly praised, indicating that his brushstrokes are accurate and excellent. Song Baoluo was inspired, so he inscribed a poem on the painting.
Seeing that his poems complemented Song Baoluo's paintings, ** was overjoyed, and he also took this painting home to treasure. Song Baoluo has won the reputation of "Rooster Song", and people know that he not only sings well, but also has superb painting skills, and has been appreciated by ***.
** During his visit to Hangzhou in 1970, the President attended a gala. His face was very solemn, and he seemed to be in a bad mood. After a while, he suddenly asked Chen Liyun, the person in charge of Zhejiang Province, if he remembered a person named Song Baoluo.
Chen Liyun quickly searched in his mind, and soon remembered this person.
In 1945, Song Baoluo was invited to perform for Chiang Kai-shek, Soong Meiling, American General Marshall and others, and after the performance, Chiang Kai-shek personally went on stage to shake hands with the cast and crew for a group photo.
This scene was recorded by the old newspapers of the time and kept in the Nanjing Library. However, this ** seems to have had an impact on Song Baoluo, and he hasn't come out to sing for a long time.
**Suddenly asked, Chen Liyun replied cautiously, **seemed dissatisfied, frowned and asked: "I heard that he sang for Chiang Kai-shek." Hearing this reason, ** was directly angry, and he said angrily: "I have asked him to sing many times, didn't he come too?" ”
**Really angry, he didn't expect that it was because of this reason that Song Baoluo couldn't come out to sing. He didn't think it was a serious matter to sing or shake hands with Chiang Kai-shek.
Song Baoluo is a veteran of the art world, who has made a living by singing opera since he was a child, and has experienced many eras. He was once appreciated by the Beiyang warlord Feng Yuxiang, and the focus of listening to the drama should be on the drama itself, not on the audience.
He is easy-going, and even if others ask him to sing, he will gladly go. Some people just don't understand these simple truths. At that time, Chiang Kai-shek was in a prominent position and held the power of life and death.
He wouldn't let a little drama go against him, which is too inconsiderate. ** I am very understanding and sympathetic to Song Baoluo's experience, and I feel that this reason is extremely ridiculous.
Later, Song Baoluo was taken back to the Hangzhou Theater Troupe, and the new leaders were still concerned about his current situation. More than a year later, he learned that *** had done all this for him, and he couldn't help but burst into tears and was even more grateful to the chairman.
Song Baoluo has been at home for the past ten years, but he has not stopped thinking about ***. Through exquisite stone carvings and poetry printing, he transformed 34 poems into 385 square works, in order to express his deep nostalgia for ***.
Years later, Song Baoluo returned to the theater world and was warmly welcomed by a wide audience. The once dusty star of the theater world has finally regained his brilliance in what he does best.
As a well-known representative of the literary and artistic circles, Song Baoluo was also elected as a member of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and also had an important place in the political circles. Song Baoluo's artistic talent has been appreciated by ***, and he sang a piece of "Li Lingbei" for ***, which was deeply appreciated by ***.
A few days later, ** appeared in front of the municipal leaders of Zhejiang Province with Song Baoluo and spoke highly of Song Baoluo. Song Baoluo still remembers this vividly, this day is also the 80th birthday of ***, Song Baoluo sang a poem "Eighty Expressions" for *** with tears in his eyes.
In 1993, Song Baoluo retired honorably, but he did not live forever, but was active in various Peking Opera performances and painting activities.
However, for him, painting is more important than singing. His big rooster paintings are as famous as Xu Beihong's horse and Qi Baishi's shrimp, so many people come to him to ask for ink treasures, and he basically does not refuse.
On the night of the Chinese New Year's Eve of the Year of the Rooster in 2005, Song Baoluo appeared on the ** TV station Spring Festival opera party, not only singing the Year of the Rooster, but also drawing the Year of the Rooster: after singing a song, a mighty rooster jumped on the paper.
In his later years, Song Baoluo was praised for his health and longevity, he was still in good health and in good spirits at the age of ninety, and was even rated as one of the "Top Ten Healthy Elderly People" many times.
His crane hair and youthful face and flowing hair add to his fairy spirit. When others asked him the secret of his longevity, he said indifferently: On September 2, 2017, Song Baoluo died peacefully at home at the age of 101.
It is said that he had no appetite for a week before his death, his mind was clear, and he seemed to have a premonition, and this time his departure can be said to be the end of nothing, and the immortal passed away.
**The Song Bao Luo Mobao is a precious artistic treasure, and its artistic value and historical value are highly regarded. Song Baoluo is a leading figure in the Chinese opera industry, and his artistic achievements occupy an important place in the history of Chinese opera.
This article will delve into Song Baoluo's artistic career and works, with a view to giving readers a deeper understanding of this opera master and his artistic legacy.