"Lin Bao. ”

Liu Qinshan looked at Lin Bao, "Since you have such a deep understanding of opera, I can recommend you to join the opera association." You can do opera research, and work with us to improve opera, improve real opera, instead of doing some kind of operatic music. ”

"Teacher Liu, that's not the case. ”

Lin Bao was helpless: "When it comes to opera performances, I am far inferior to the old operatists." In the study of opera, after so many years and so many teachers have been exploring, how can a young junior like me come up with it all at once?"

"I think you may be underestimating your abilities. ”

Liu Qinshan shook his head, "If you can say things like silent singing, no movement and no dancing, you have gone further than us old men!"

"Mr. Liu, I understand what you mean. My own understanding of opera innovation has been told to Mr. Tang that day. Unless, opera can be regarded as a compulsory course for students from an early age, then there is only one way to go, and that is to start from interest. Start in a way that young people like, step by step. ”

Lin Bao said.

The old man's body couldn't hold on after standing for a long time.

was helped by Tang Xiulan and sat on the chair next to him, he raised his head and asked again: "Then yourself, what do you think of this controversy on the Internet?"

Tang Xiulan also looked at Lin Bao.

This time, the matter of "Night in Beijing" caused a very heated discussion on the Internet.

Although the Opera Association did not directly criticize it by name, it also gave an attitude.

Mr. Dai has been criticized internally.

For Lin Bao, first, he is not a member of the Opera Association. Second, as arrangers, in fact, the old gentlemen in the opera association are not blind, and they can see the seriousness and skill of this kind of arrangement.

It's just that the public opinion caused on the Internet this time is really unacceptable to the old gentlemen.

Now, Tang Xiulan herself also wants to see Lin Bao's opinion.

She knew that Lin Bao was very supportive of some opera publicity and adaptation, but was it really the correct way of publicity that the two of them talked about in the barbecue restaurant this time?

To be honest, Tang Xiulan herself is willing to stand on Lin Bao's side.

But at present, the discussion on the Internet has not been able to bring much popularity to the real inheritance and performance of opera.

On the contrary, such a combination of opera music, for those young audiences, may also make them mistakenly think that the real opera is like this.

"Teacher Liu, Teacher Tang......"

Lin Bao thought for a while and said, "Just now in it, when I was watching "Farewell My Concubine", my grandfather told me the story of Mr. Mei Lanfang's three changes to "Farewell My Concubine".

I think you should know this story.

Mr. Mei Lanfang, why did you change "Farewell My Concubine" three times?

The first change is to improve the status of Yu Ji, the original No. 3 character in "Chu Han Zheng", whether it is to say that he should respond to current affairs and learn from the past, after all, it is from the perspective that the people like to hear.

The second change was to shorten the length of the entire opera, and the two occasions were changed to the current version. The reason is because the people watching are so tired that they gasp when they watch it.

The third change, the change to sword dancing, is also because of the audience's opinions.

Teacher Liu, Teacher Tang.

Because the audience prefers to listen to the pathos of Yu Ji and the overlord, the original Chu and Han rivalry was changed. Because the audience was tired of listening, the entire performance time was shortened.

Teachers, I think you can understand what I'm trying to say. The point is not in the adaptation, nor in the argument about the little bit of conservative or radical propaganda.

And in the audience!

If you feel impatient to listen, or don't like it, Mr. Mei Lanfang can be high up and listen to it to a professional audience. But why did he set the stage in a popular theater, and even, to listen to the opinions of some ordinary people who were even unprofessional in opera?

Because he understands that the art of opera is performed for the common people and the audience.

Therefore, he is willing to change his performance method and even the content of the performance for the audience.

And what is the audience now? Who is the audience for our opera, I think, depends on the opera actors or the opera association. ”

Speaking of this, Lin Bao stopped, looked at the pensive Liu Qinshan and Tang Xiulan, and then continued:

"Mr. Mei Lanfang, the content of the performance has been changed, but the art form of opera has been passed down and is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Therefore, just like I said to Mr. Tang before, the opera singing face, and the drama makeup and costumes are all outdated. But young people don't understand what is sung, and they don't like to listen to it.

Art, in the final analysis, is the art of the times, and it cannot be too far away from the times. In this era, there is art that young people in this era like and accept. ”

Lin Bao's words made the other three people even more silent.

Although grandpa didn't know why Lin Bao, who usually didn't even listen to the play, why he met the teacher of the Opera Association. I was even able to talk to them about the development of opera.

But he himself very much agrees with his grandson's statement.

It's all about looking forward.

Actually, opera is already good.

For example, carpenter's work, carver, unless it is some special carving, daily work can be completely replaced by machines, that is really desperate.

These craftsmen, who have changed wood all their lives, are not as good as the machines in a factory.

"So if from your point of view, if opera wants to enter the world of young people, what do you need to do?"

Liu Qinshan looked at Lin Bao with some inquiring attitude.

He was touched by Lin Bao's words just now.

"Constantly integrate opera elements into the lives of young people, what they like to watch, what they like to listen to. ”

Lin Bao said, "I have also talked to Mr. Tang about this direction before. In the current Internet era, how Hollywood superheroes and Japan's light culture have stepped into the world of young people, what should we do? is also a subculture, there is no reason why the opera art passed down by our ancestors does not have this strength!

And in fact, Mr. Liu, Mr. Tang, I don't mean anything else, this time the song sung by Dai Qian has caused such a big discussion on the Internet, maybe the teachers are pessimistic. But I think there's good news here. ”

"What's the good news?" asked Tang Xiulan.

That is, netizens living in the Internet era, the audience, the acceptance and dissemination of cultural elements, the influence between groups, and even the power of the fan camp are very powerful. That's not a bad thing. ”

Lin Bao said, "If in the non-Internet era, it is very difficult to influence the promotion of opera, especially for young audiences living in their own small world and small entertainment circles. However, in this Internet age, peer pressure, group pressure, or the identification of values in young people's online circles are very powerful. If they can come up with opera works that are attractive enough to them, or have emotional power, I think that even without deliberate publicity, they can set off a kind of spontaneous publicity and discussion among the current young people. ”

"Like the classical music class you're teaching now?"

Tang Xiulan said.

"Not bad. ”

Lin Bao nodded, "That's why I said, this era is a good era." For classical art, it is a good opportunity. ”

Tang Xiulan turned her head to look at Liu Tanshan.

The latter's eyes also shimmered slightly.

They naturally know about the influence of Lin Bao's music lessons on the Internet, in the audience, including his own works, and even in the Vienna Musikverein.

Even, the older generation of opera people have been looking for such a good publicity opportunity.

It's a pity that I haven't found another Lin Bao in the opera world.

But including Liu Qinshan, everyone didn't expect that perhaps, the "Lin Bao" in their opera industry has always been there, right in front of them.

This is Limbo!

"What about the specific approach? What do you think? Start a live opera class?"

Liu Qinshan pondered for a while and said, "If it's an opera class, do you continue to be interested?" If you have ideas, I can consider talking to them in the opera association and giving you some support on the premise of being as little entertaining as possible. ”

"Mr. Liu......"

Lin Bao said busily.

It's actually okay to open an opera class, but he naturally doesn't have the energy now.

The promotion of opera is definitely not just a self-taught opera class.

Moreover, there are still many differences between classical music and opera.

"Mr. Liu. ”

Lin Bao continued, "Actually, here, for a while, it is impossible for me to say anything too specific. However, the extraction of opera elements and the direction that young people like now, for example, live broadcast, Douyin, movies, and music, is a general direction. However, it is definitely not something that can be achieved overnight, it needs to be done little by little, imperceptibly, or some special hot spots. ”

"You mean, or the same dramatic music as before?"

"Not really. Mr. Liu, in fact, I think all of you have some misunderstandings, "One Night in Beijing" is just an attempt by me and Dai Qian in opera singing, and there is no meaning to promote it as a real opera. ”

Lin Bao said, "Opera music is just a kind of music borrowed from opera. For the real promotion and popularization of opera, we can write some songs that introduce the elements of opera, or make some movies related to opera. Even, you can let some opera teachers open their own Douyin accounts, knowledge promotion directions, performance directions, and even drama makeup to change faces. If you don't know how to do it yourself, you can communicate with some professional teams, which are good directions. ”

"...... like this"

Liu Qinshan pondered.

"Teacher Liu, in fact, many students have been trying to open a Douyin account recently. ”

Tang Xiulan said, "For these, I don't think we need to avoid them at all. These are just some propaganda platforms, how to promote, how to perform in us. ”

"Hmm. ”

Liu Qinshan looked up at Lin Bao, "I think your proposal is very good...... Before, I thought that your opinion, including me, and the Opera Association, was a little biased. Here I apologize to you. ”

"Don't, don't. ”

Lin Bao hurriedly said, "Mr. Liu, you are real old artists, and you are also for the quintessence of the country. Moreover, this time the public opinion on the Internet was indeed fueled by some people, and the influence was somewhat excessive. ”

"yes. ”

Liu Qinshan nodded, "Fortunately, I have a fate today and can talk to you in person." Otherwise, I'm afraid that I will really be prejudiced against you all the time because of this incident.

Back to the previous topic, Lin Bao, I know your current influence on the Internet, if possible, I hope that the opera association, the opera circle, can have the opportunity to cooperate with you and listen to your suggestions more. ”

"yes. ”

Tang Xiulan next to her also said, "Actually, when we talked before, Lin Bao gave me a lot of inspiration. This time, I think, just like Lin Bao said, maybe it's a good opportunity to better promote some opera. ”

"Don't worry, Mr. Liu, Mr. Tang, if there is anything I can help, I will definitely do it. ”

Lin Bao said.

"And the old gentleman, who is our old audience, is also a parent of food and clothing. If you have any comments or suggestions, you can give them to us. ”

Liu Qinshan looked at his grandfather and said with a smile, "Lin Bao is right, we have to listen to the audience's opinions." ”

"Definitely, definitely. ”

Grandpa nodded.

"Okay, then that's it for today, it's not too early, don't disturb your time and your grandfather's time. ”

Liu Qinshan stood up with Tang Xiulan and Lin Bao in his arms, "If there is any cooperation in the future, Xiao Tang, you can communicate more with Lin Bao." If you have a problem, you can come to me. ”

"Okay, Mr. Liu. ”

......

Watching Tang Xiulan and Liu Qinshan walk away, Lin Bao also walked outside the Grand Theater with his grandfather.

"Bao, I don't know what happened online before. But I think that if a person has a capability, he has a responsibility. ”

On the subway home, Grandpa said to Lin Bao, who was sitting next to him, "Like Liu Tanshan, he was also criticized all the way, and even was blamed, so he came over like this." has been singing all his life, and now, at the age of ninety, he is still on stage, nothing more than two words, stick to it. The things handed down by the ancestors are outdated, and there is no way. But it would be a bit sad to really break the inheritance and be forgotten by future generations. If it's possible, or there's a better way, for whatever purpose, we have the ability to do so, and there's no reason to turn a blind eye. ”

"I understand, Grandpa. ”

Lin Bao nodded.

In fact, the last time he talked to Tang Xiulan, he had a lot of ideas.

However, the key to making the work easy is the attitude of the opera industry.

Lin Bao didn't want to promote the art of opera to the end, but the old gentlemen in the professional academic world were so angry that they blew their beards and stared.

A good inheritance requires the old and the young to work together.

Now, now that Liu Qinshan has relented, many of his ideas can be put into practice.