Qianliju
(1888-1936)
, formerly known as Ou Jiaju, with the word Zhongwu, was born in Wuzhou Township, Lunjiao, Shunde County. The name "Mei Lanfang"
is well-known in the Cantonese opera circles and fans of Cantonese opera, mentioning the "universal champion" Xue Juexian and the "artist" Ma Shizeng. However, there are not many people who know Fuye, a senior Cantonese opera artist who became famous.
The master of Cantonese opera is Qianliju. His "juqiang" has been well-known in the theater music scene for decades. After watching Qianliju's performance, the famous Peking Opera artist Mei Lanfang once said: "Qianliju is a person I admire" and spoke highly of it.
A solid study and practice of the "King of Huadan"
Qianliju lost his father when he was young, from a poor family, read only a few years of books, he entered theatrical troupe to earn a living when he was more than 10 years old, and he successively worshipped famous celebrities to win and celebrate . Qianliju learned a lot of singing and performing arts from them, and laid a solid artistic foundation. Z3z
One time when the foreman to celebrate the celebration went to Shilong Town, Dongguan to perform, Qian Liju had the honor to meet a "Bo Le" who was He Elou, the most powerful proprietor of Baochang Company in the theater at that time. After He watched Qian Liju's performance as Liu Xiuyin in "Send Winter Clothes in the Night", he appreciated him very much and paid a lot of money to transfer him to the troupe of Baochang Company. Since then, Qianliju humbly learns from famous artists such as Xiao Lixiang, Xiaosheng Cong, and seniors such as musicians, play masters (screenwriters), etc., stage skills have greatly improved, and gradually become a dazzling star in the theater world!
At first, he was famous for being good at amorous dramas, and he was also known for his good performances in bitter dramas, and won the reputation of "tragedy master" . He and Xiaosheng Cong co-star in the new drama "An Zhonggen Assassinate Ito Hou", and sang a section of [Knurled Flower] in the scene of "Giving Sword to Help Husband Kill the Enemy". The wonderful performance was affirmed by the audience, calling him "King of Hua Dan" . His [Zhongban] sings very well, so he is also known as the "Zhongban Wang" . His eloquence is even more impressive, praised by colleagues and audiences as "golden chanting" ; in the famous tragedy "Golden Yeju", he played Zhou Shuying's "Reader's Letter" and often won the applause of the mountains and the tsunami. The audience praised: "Just listening to Qian Liju's homework is worth the movie ticket money!"
▲The former residence of Qianliju is located in the old streets and alleys of Lunjiao Wuzhou, Shunde. The main part of the former residence is a small Spanish-style building. floor.
Mei Lanfang spoke highly of him. The congenital condition of
Qianliju is not good, his voice is slightly hoarse, and one hand is not very dexterous, but he can start from reality, use his strengths and circumvent weaknesses, draw on the strengths of others, integrate them, and use them for himself. At the same time, he is relatively open-minded, able to accept new things, keep pace with the times, dare to break through old traditions, boldly innovate, and pioneer new ways.
He first tried to change the Mandarin singing throat to the vernacular singing flat tone in Danhang; when he sang [Zhongban] and [Knurling], according to the conditions of his voice not high and bright, he chose the midrange. As a result, he can easily control his utterance and tune; he first introduced pipes and short flutes into the "Peng Mian", which enriched the expressiveness of the accompaniment band; he also attached great importance to the use of Qubai to shape the artistic image of characters. The "Juqiang" he created has been well-known in theater music circles for decades.
In the 1930s, the famous Peking opera artist Mei Lanfang came to Guangzhou to perform. After watching many Cantonese opera artists’ performances, he said: "Z1z Qianliju is a person I admire , because he acted in seven emotions, and the show is humanized. He refuses to relax everywhere, and there is no evil of cheating on the stage. Singing can show words, speak very well, and can bite the line (referring to the singing and accompaniment), is an artist who has completely mastered the essentials of performing art." spoke highly of Qianliju .
▲ In the former residence of Qianliju, there is a mirror screen sent to him by Shanghai theater fans in the 1930s.
is willing to help others in art.
Qianliju is not only superbly skilled, has great artistic contribution and influence, but also has a decent man, noble ethics, and dedicated work. Everyone in the troupe praised him for his "good food and clothing" (serious work) It is honored as "Ling Sheng" by the inside and outside of the theater. His acting attitude is serious and serious, no matter what the situation, he never "deception" (cut corners, sloppy). It is said that once he performed in Shiwan, he performed on the pavilion andForgetting to perform and go downstairs, causing dissatisfaction among the audience. He immediately became alert, gesturing to let the musicians play the gongs and drums again, and perform meticulously up and down the stairs again. This meticulous spirit has been a good news for the time being.
He is also willing to help others in art. The famous artists Xue Dangxian, Ma Shizeng and others have all been cultivated and supported by him. When Xue Juexian was in the Universal Music Class, just acting as the book boy of "The White Lotus on the Night Hanging" starring the famous artist Zhu Cibo, Qian Liju had a keen eye to recognize talents and transferred him to the life class. Later, he was specially promoted and used, allowing him to play the role of the young earl in the suit play "The Three Earls", and specifically asked the opener to increase his role for his role in order to give full play to his talents. Xue Juexian really lived up to expectations and became famous in his play. Ma Shi once co-starred with Qian Liju in "Bitter Phoenix Ying Lian", playing the secondary role Yu Xia Soul, according to the rules of the play, the secondary role should not take up too much part of the scene. However, because of Qianliju's tolerance and support, the "beggar's throat" created by the horse teacher had the opportunity to be performed on stage and to be appreciated and sung by the audience. Other famous old men, such as Bai Jurong, Liang Shaofeng, Chang'eying, Bai Yutang, etc., have also been taught and supported by Qianliju. Z3z
's decades of stage career, thousands of miles of horses are overworked and become ill. On March 20, 1936, this generation of Cantonese opera masters with both virtue and art, at the age of 48, left the theater stage and the audience who loved him forever! On the day of the funeral, in the place where the Qianliju Lingjiao passed by, the sentiment was solemn, the voice of sorrow, and the face of grief.
▲ There are photos of him and his wife in the former residence of Qianliju.
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