| Collection of Peking Opera Master: Four Early Great Players of Xu Sheng
Performed by Yu Shuyan, Yan Jupeng, Gao Qingkui, and Ma Lianliang
1 CD
Produced by Audio-Visual Press of Chinese Culture and Art
7 selected famous arias of four early great players of old male role in
Peking opera: Yu Shuyan, Yan Jupeng, Gao Qingkui, and Ma Lianliang.
Yu Shuyan (1890-1943), a native of Luotian, Hubei. A disciple of Tan Xinpei,
he was learned and refined in art. His singing was characterized by a perfect
combination of strength and gentleness. He was original in the arrangement of
tunes and use of breath. He was also polished in dialoguing. At a new high in
the art of singing, he greatly influenced other lao sheng actors, and the Yu
style was admired and followed by many. His masterpieces were Battle of Taiping,
Mount Dingjun, the Ningwu Pass, a Dagger Hidden in the Fish Belly, the Orphan of
Zhao Family, Suicide at the Monument, Selling House, Hong Yang Cave, In and Out
of the Box and a Helmet Tassel Torn Off at a Feast. He was followed by Meng
Xiaodong, Wang Shaolou, Tan Fuying, Yang Baozhong, Wu Yanheng, Li Shaochun and
Chen Shaolin.
Yan Jupeng (1890-1942), a native of Beijing. As an admirer of Tan Xinpei, he
strove for, and succeeded in, professionalizing himself in Beijing opera. he
knew musical temperament well. His singing was refined and delicate with a
pleasing modulation in tone. His beautiful, vivid performing art was recognized
as the Yan style. His masterpieces ere Offering Xuzhou City, Zhuge Liang Mourns
for Zhou Yu, the Extended Encampment, Baby Exchanged at Execution Ground,
Ascending to Heaven Terrace, Empress He Reviles at the Court, etc. His art was
inherited by such accomplished actors as Yan Shaopeng, Zhang Shaolou, Yan
Xingpen, Li Jiazai and Bi Yingqi.
Gao Qingkui (1890-1942), a native of Yuci, Shanxi. He started his profession
at the age of 12. He assimilated the way of singing of Liu Hongsheng's. With a
strong and clear voice, he was particularly good at expressing grief and
indignation. His masterpieces were the Xiao Yao Ferry, Stabbing Emperor's Robe,
Execution of General Ma Su, General's Son to Be Executed, Suicide at the
Monument, Ruse of Cosmetics, the Iron Lotus and Presenting a Silk Robe. He
appeared on the Japanese stage together with Mei Lanfang in 1919. He performed
in many new plays such as Crying for Seven Days and Nights, Chong Er in Exile,
Shi Kefa, Lord Xin Ling, Gou Jian the King of Yue and the Xunyang Tower. He was
followed by Bai Jialin, Li Hezeng and Li Shengzao.
Ma Lianliang (1901-1966), a native of Beijing. As a trainee at the
Fuliancheng in his early years, he learned to play wu sheng and lao sheng roles.
Since he finished his training, during the period from 1920s to 1960s, he had
been active on the stage all the time and established himself as an outstanding
performing artist with his unique style, the Ma style. His voice was pleasingly
gentle. His singing was fresh and had a lingering charm. His body movement was
natural and graceful, which contributed much to his exquisite performance. He
was particularly celebrated for his perfection in dialoguing, which the
audiences felt would tug at their heartstrings. Ma was good at both civilian and
martial roles. His early performances included Mount Dingjun and Nan Yang Pass,
in which he played the martial roles, and General's Son to Be Executed, and
Silang Visits His Mother, which featured his skill of singing. His performances
at the middle age as in Ten Petitions, Burning the Mian Mountain, the Fire-Ox
Battle Formation, Sweet Dew Temple, Four Newly Appointed Officials, a Human Head
on Trial and Summoning the East Wind were all loved by the audience and many of
the arias from these plays had been widely spread and sung by Beijing opera
fans. The Orphan of Zhao Family was followed by Yan Shaopeng, Zhou Xiaotian,
Wang Jinlu, Chi Jinsheng, Wang Helin, Li Muliang, Liang Yiming, Zhang Xuejin and
Feng Zhixiao.
前四大须生
表演者：余叔岩、言菊棚、高庆奎、马连良
出版者：中华文艺音像出版社
介质：1碟装CD
ISBN：CNA499900520
内容简介：
中国戏曲名家名唱
京剧大师传世绝版
目录：
搜孤救孤 -余叔岩
捉放曹 -余叔岩
贺后骂殿 -言菊棚
辕门斩子 -高庆奎
八大锤 -高庆奎
四进士 -马连良
打登州 -马连良 |
