On the stage of Peking Opera in the past, the repertoire performed was wonderful, and the performances of the actors were amazing. However, looking back now, there is only a depression left. The stage is dilapidated, the audience is scattered, and the actors are lonely.
However, some people are unwilling to face the reality of the decline of Peking Opera, and continue to advocate the prosperity of the quintessence of the country, squeeze out the cultural value of Peking Opera, and create a false prosperity. This attitude of "reporting good news but not bad news" undoubtedly accelerated the decline of Peking Opera.
So, who is creating the false prosperity of opera, and how to break the predicament after this prosperity?
Peking Opera, a theatrical art that has been passed down from ancient times to the present, attracts the attention of the audience with its unique face art. You must have heard that classic singing passage: "The blue-faced Dou Erdun steals the royal horse, the red-faced Guan Gongzhan Changsha, the yellow-faced Dian Wei, the white-faced Cao Cao, and the black-faced Zhang Fei chirps." ”
This is the charm of Peking Opera masks, through bright colors, the actors show the audience the personality and identity of the characters, making it easier for the audience to enter the situation in the play.
Peking Opera, with its profound historical heritage and unique artistic charm, continues to spread and be loved by people in modern society.
Since its birth, Peking Opera has not only produced a large number of masters, such as being listed as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in China in 2006, and was included in the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in 2010.
However, it is shocking that Peking Opera, despite its glorious history, is now declining, but it has to be faced. The decline of Peking Opera is not a single reason, but a concentrated outbreak of multiple factors.
Peking Opera was born in the rhythm of our ancestors' lives, but today it is incompatible with the fast pace of modern society. We're on the go every day, and the stress is so stressful that it almost tears us apart.
Nowadays, entertainment methods are more fragmented, such as short **, comics, people like those things that are easy to understand and can save time. In addition, Peking Opera is limited by the institutionalized status quo.
On the theatrical stage, the actors take turns, but they seem to lose their function of delighting the audience. They seem to be limited by the system and the ego and are unable to take a step forward.
Peking Opera has also fallen into such a predicament.
In fact, not only Peking Opera, but all forms of traditional culture are facing similar problems and are looking for solutions. But why is it that in many traditional cultures, Peking Opera has always been prosperous and unaffected?
The reason is that someone is manipulating behind it. These people use their influence to preach the prosperity of Peking Opera every day, mislead the public, and weaken the fighting spirit of the opera artists. Coupled with the impact of mass media and the dilemma of institutionalization, the pressure on Peking Opera is even greater.
The words of these people are like a kind of spiritual opium, which anesthetizes people's reason and makes it impossible for people to see the true state of Peking Opera. Some of these advocates come from inside the pear orchard, and some come from outside.
They refuse to let go of their figures, and they still dream of the prosperity of Peking Opera, singing no one's best plays, they think that as long as they do not admit the decline of Peking Opera, this problem will not arise.
Inside and outside the pear orchard, there was a lot of discussion for a while, some people raised questions about Peking Opera, and some people who knew opera began to explain the charm of Peking Opera. While this is great, it also reflects the mindset of some people.
They were complacent just by touching the fur of Peking Opera. The reason why these people outside the circle follow the promotion of the prosperity of Peking Opera is because they have not really thought about promoting this repertoire.
They put themselves in the shoes of the beholder, pick up some nice words to say, show how elegant and luxurious the thing they like, but never really understand it. Therefore, people inside and outside the pear orchard collaborated to put on a wonderful show.
It would be okay if this scene was just their own amusement, but this play is eroding the vitality of Peking Opera, which is unacceptable.
On the road of Peking Opera, we are facing difficulties, but we also need to break through the situation. Some, however, are creating a false picture of prosperity that has taken root in the hearts of the people, but that only makes it easier for people to ignore the real difficulties.
This false prosperity is undoubtedly a precursor to the collapse of the Peking Opera Building, and they are destroying the soul of Peking Opera, which people cannot tolerate. What is the soul of Peking Opera?
I think it is perseverance, a kind of music artist from the grass stage team, who is not afraid of difficulties, examines himself, and works hard to move forward.
These advocates are undermining this spirit of resilience. As Mei Lanfang said: "I am a clumsy learner, I have no extraordinary talent, and I completely rely on hard work. ”
But now, you ask the advocates, which one would openly admit that the economy is in decline? And who dares to admit that their skills are not perfect? Losing the prudence and tenacity of the older generation, the exquisite soul is about to face the tragedy of the cut off of incense, encroaching on the vigorous vitality of Peking Opera.
Mei Lanfang's Peking Opera is facing development difficulties, but it is not a desperate situation. The meaning of menopause is that, on the one hand, there is no life, and on the other hand, there is no life. The charm of Peking Opera is still there, and it is its greatest advantage in resisting extinction.
People's love and yearning for Peking Opera has brought a turnaround to Peking Opera. The charm of Peking Opera comes from its beautiful singing, elaborate lyrics, beautiful props and costumes.
In order to give Peking Opera a new lease of life, opera artists need to do two things: first, humbly examine the problems of Peking Opera and refuse to advocate blindly; The second is to actively innovate and explore the potential of Peking Opera and carry it forward.
Don't be afraid of losing, be afraid of being ashamed", Mei Lanfang's words have far-reaching enlightening significance for all confident and tenacious artists. Some people advocate the failure of others, not because of the failure itself, but because they are afraid of failure.
But only by truly washing away the fog on the soul can honor illuminate the original dream. If this is not done, the false prosperity will pollute the entire industry, and no one will be able to stay out of it.
At present, Peking Opera is facing great changes unseen in a thousand years, and we need people in and outside the industry to examine the current situation together, so that it is possible to turn the tables against the wind and be born to the sun.
At the same time, we also need to carry forward the charm of Peking Opera and let it radiate new vitality in the new era.
In the age of mass media, no art can exist independently, and the real royal road is integration. Just like the "drama" in ancient songs, its beautiful singing segments have amazed people again and again, so if the pure and beautiful opera singing segments are integrated into the pop** and TV soundtracks, it will definitely make people yearn for it.
If the spiritual value of traditional stories in opera can be promoted more widely, it will definitely make people feel emotional.
Despite the influence of institutionalization and mass media, it is still possible for qu artists to break the status quo. Although the system has constrained their innovative ideas, it has maintained their determination to innovate.
And the mass media has actually become a platform and a key point for their innovation. The essence of Peking Opera is still firmly in the hands of the opera artists, and what awaits them is a moment of rejuvenation and glory.
You only need to survive a few more days and endure some pain to see the spring of Peking Opera. The brilliance of Peking Opera is inseparable from the efforts and tenacity of the artists. Although Peking Opera is now in the midst of a cold winter, no winter is insurmountable, and the future of Peking Opera belongs to you and to all Chinese.
We are looking forward to the day when Peking Opera will bloom in spring!