Three miles are not in the key, and ten miles are in different tones.

Chinese opera is full of flowers, and the many genres seem to be a good phenomenon, but it is not a shackle.

Throughout the millennium of precipitation and development of opera, while the form of artistic performance has been inherited, it is limited by the era itself and it is difficult to adapt to the new repertoire.

Once the opera is out of the local area, it is difficult to be recognized and welcomed by the people in other regions, which also invisibly restricts the wide dissemination of the opera.

Compared with the current situation of film and television academy registration, Chinese opera people are facing a situation of lack of success.

In addition, the box office of the opera art school has been declining, the city opera troupe has difficulty operating, and in some places there are even deserted scenes where there are more performers than the audience.

Gu Cheng looked around.

I feel that every master here is more qualified than him to discuss the inheritance and development of opera.

"Principal Han, if you discuss pop music, I can still make a few cheeky comments."

"But when it comes to the field of opera, I can only be regarded as a layman."

"With my shallow understanding of opera, I'm afraid I'll offend the art of opera."

"Gu Cheng, I don't like to hear what you say!"

Han Zhongyi put down his chopsticks and retorted seriously.

"An art cannot be infinitely elevated just because there are few people who appreciate it, and opera was not a profound entertainment activity in the first place."

"In the Republic of China, many literati who liked to listen to opera felt that Peking Opera was uncultured, and even refused to sing on stage for fear of embarrassment."

"Opera itself is a down-to-earth art, if it is shelved and placed on the throne of the gods, what will be the future development?"

Speaking of this, Han Zhongyi's tone was more embarrassed.

"The times are constantly advancing, and if traditional art wants to be passed on, it can no longer be left to the end."

"Only by keeping pace with the times, passing on from generation to generation, and adding its own improvements to each generation, can opera continue to develop and get better and better!"

"Principal Han is right, it's Gu Cheng who is narrow-minded!"

He is worthy of being the dean of the Academy of Arts.

Han Zhongyi's words made Gu Cheng feel his pattern and realm.

However, compared with Han Zhongyi, Wang Jiqiu is obviously much more traditional and conservative.

"You all say that traditional art can only be passed on through innovation, but I don't think so."

Wang Jiqiu has always believed that the vitality of opera is very strong and does not need to be saved.

True art naturally attracts the audience.

"I don't think opera is as declining as everyone thinks."

"Even if I am no longer there, I think Peking Opera will still be there, so I don't think there is any need to deliberately cater to young people."

"Besides, old artists use their own perspectives to speculate and cater to the preferences of young people, and then rely purely on imagination to innovate and transform their own things, and the final result is very likely to be four dislikes, and in the end it is not pleasing to both ends."

"Teachers, if innovation means losing the essence of something, then what's the point of passing it on?"

"I had the same idea as Mr. Wang before."

Huangmei Opera master Han Fang suddenly interjected.

"In the past, I also thought that as long as I sang well, I could support a troupe of this opera, but now I have to devote my energy to the stage."

"Our Huangmei Opera is no longer the same as it used to be, and it is no longer as glamorous as it used to be."

"Only by engaging in some news outside the stage can we return to the public eye."

"In this case, we have to stick to the rules, and sooner or later Huangmei Opera will be destroyed in their hands and will be wiped out in the long river of time!"

In Han Fang's opinion, Peking Opera is actually quite good.

There are still many things in China that have not been paid attention to and are not valued by the state, and they are disappearing step by step.

Although Han Fang didn't want to admit it, the reality was that the soil for the development of Huangmei Opera was indeed very poor, and even on the verge of death.

With the gradual weakening of Chinese people's awareness of traditional Chinese festivals, seasonal solar terms and temple fairs, the opportunities and platforms for opera performances have also begun to decrease.

The changes of the information age have brought about earth-shaking changes in people's aesthetics and living habits.

The masses are now more inclined to appreciate the diversity and fast-paced art forms.

The circle of young people is basically in a state of entertainment to death, and online dramas, games, and talent shows are the mainstream that young people are interested in.

Xu Qin sighed lightly.

"In fact, not only Huangmei opera, but most traditional operas are extremely weak in terms of their ability to attract a new generation of audiences."

"Without an audience, it is difficult to promote, without promotion, there is a lack of attention, without attention, it is difficult to recruit fresh blood, and if there is no source of students, it is difficult to innovate, and gradually enter a dead cycle ......"

Han Zhongyi took over the conversation.

"Whether it is Huangmei Opera or Peking Opera, how to innovate opera, how to build, how to keep up with the pace of the times to recast the glory of the past."

"This is a question worth pondering for all opera people and opera lovers, and it is also a topic that has never been abandoned."

Han Zhongyi looked at Gu Cheng again.

"Gu Cheng and Su Qi, here are just the two of you who are not in the opera industry."

"You two also talk about the development and inheritance of opera in the eyes of the audience!"

Su Qiluo said generously: "Since President Han has said so, then I will talk a few words from the perspective of ticket holders." ”

She organized a speech in her mind before she spoke.

"Actually, I don't think the opinions of a few teachers are wrong!"

"If traditional opera wants to achieve renaissance, inheritance and innovation should be grasped with both hands!"

"Opera cannot only rely on political ~ policy support and media publicity, it should appropriately add the elements of the times under the premise of maintaining traditional characteristics, break the program reform and innovation, this is the inevitable way for Chinese opera culture to continue to improve for hundreds of years!"

Han Zhongyi looked sideways at Gu Cheng.

"Gu Cheng, what do you think?"

"I think the same thing as Su Qi."

Gu Cheng pushed the peeled plate of shrimp to Su Qi, and then opened his mouth unhurriedly.

"Opera is a traditional Chinese art, and I personally think that the things passed down by our ancestors should be passed down first, and then we are qualified to talk about carrying forward innovation."

"After all, only when a bowl of water overflows can it be called improvement and innovation!"

"The artist's skill level and artistic skills are the foundation of opera."

"In order for the opera industry to flourish, it is necessary to absorb the nutrients of the times and cultural development, and produce and create literary and artistic works that the people like to see with a more inclusive attitude, so as to truly realize the breakthrough and establishment of traditional opera."

"Gu Cheng, you are also a young man."

Kunqu opera master Cai Liren suddenly opened his mouth curiously.

"Is your generation really indifferent to Kunqu Opera?"

Gu Cheng was puzzled, "Teacher Cai, why do you ask like that?" ”

Cai Liren sighed slightly.

"I have devoted half my life to the study of Kunqu opera and the rescue and protection of folk culture and intangible cultural heritage."

"Occasionally, when I go to lectures, there are often young students in the audience who say that Kunqu Opera is too slow, and they don't like it very much."

"Teacher Cai, what does it matter if they don't like it now?"

Gu Cheng smiled heartily, revealing his smooth white teeth.

"In today's society, opera is no longer the main form of entertainment for people, but has become a cultural carrier."

"Art that can defeat time must be worthy of our appreciation."

"People will always get old, and when people gradually become quiet with the precipitation of the years, they will know the value of traditional Chinese culture and art."

"When they came back to their senses and wanted to find the traditional beauty of elegance and purification, they found that Kunqu Opera had changed, and this was not a regrettable miss?"

Gu Cheng looked around at the crowd, and every word was fine.

"Besides, since Kunqu Opera has been waiting for the masses for 700 years, what can we do if we wait for another 30 years?"

Gu Cheng's words shocked the audience.

Everyone's faces were full of surprise.

In terms of qualifications, Kunqu Opera is the oldest existing opera in China.

With a history of more than 700 years, it is known as the world's three ancient dramas together with ancient Greek drama and Indian ~ Sanskrit drama.

Kunqu opera is known as the "ancestor of a hundred operas", and other operas without exception learn the performance posture and program of Kunqu opera, transplant and borrow the music and pomp of Kunqu opera.

To train actors, the Peking Opera Company should use Kunqu Opera repertoire to lay the foundation, which is called "Kunqu Enlightenment".

In terms of influence, Kunqu Opera has dominated the Chinese opera scene for 200 years, and its wide spread and long duration are not comparable to other operas.

The profound ideas contained in the ancient tradition of opera art have long penetrated the blood of the Chinese people.

"Gu Cheng, you're right!"

Cai Liren's eyes surged.

"Who first saw the moon on the riverside, and when did the river moon shine at the beginning of the year. Life has been infinite from generation to generation, and Jiang Yue looks similar every year. ”

"The pop songs of ten years ago may feel outdated when you listen to them now, but whether you listen to the opera 30 years ago or 30 years later, the feeling has never changed."

"Because art knows no age."

Su Qi directly summed it up in one sentence.

"A good work of art, even if it has been passed down for a hundred years and thousands of years, will always be appreciated."

Gu Cheng looked at Han Zhongyi with a smile.

"Principal Han, you just said that opera used to be a down-to-earth entertainment, remember?"

Han Zhongyi squinted, "You mean, make the opera a little more grounded?" ”

"That's fine."

Gu Cheng said noncommittally: "When many people are faced with the poor development of opera, they often complain that the audience does not understand art, which is undoubtedly the opposite of the masses!" ”

"The most fundamental reason for this phenomenon is that Chinese opera has gradually detached itself from people's lives!"

Gu Cheng looked at everyone.

"So I think the content of opera should be closer to life, highlight entertainment, and be longer than affection and courtesy!"

"Master Mei Lanfang once said that innovation is 'moving without changing lines', even innovation cannot lose the most essential core of opera - four skills and five methods!"

"I personally believe that on the basis of doing a good job in inheriting opera, we should practice and innovate more, and try to enrich the content of opera."

Han Zhongyi squinted, "Rich content? ”

"That's right!"

Gu Cheng added slowly.

"It is necessary to fully inherit the aesthetics, techniques, and procedural norms of dramatic art, and then make innovative attempts on this basis."

"For example, science fiction themes, urban romances, fantasy and other themes that have not yet been seen can be combined and mixed with opera."

Su Qi's eyes lit up, "I think Gu Cheng's idea is good!" ”

Li Shengwen was a little skeptical, "Will it be nondescript to mix and match opera and film and television dramas?" ”

Gu Cheng didn't explain much, just asked with a chuckle.

""The Goddess Splitting Views" is also a mix and match of styles, isn't it harmonious?"

Li Shengwen had nothing to say.

Gu Cheng continued: "The ...... who always has to take the first step"

In fact, opera is far less exaggerated than the so-called "millennium precipitation".

Kunqu opera has a history of just over 700 years.

The quintessence of Peking Opera is only two or three hundred years old, which is younger than the four famous works.

However, the audience of Peking Opera is much smaller than that of the four famous works.

Even stage plays and musicals are older than Peking Opera and have a wider audience than it.

If you want to make opera more interesting, lyrical, and diversified, it should be more suitable for the market and open up new themes.

Many manga and anime in the island country can be changed into stage plays and kabuki, and even if they are changed, people will still watch them.

Western animation has also been changed to musicals, and it has been very successful.

So why can't Chinese opera be tried?

Culture and drama are both the ideological heights of a country.

It took several generations of efforts to bring this genre, which originated from popular culture, to the level of elegance and give it the core of civilization.

The older generation of people felt that it could represent China and its culture, so the state also contributed money and efforts to protect it.

The promotion and promotion of opera is a national cultural policy, and a cornerstone of cultural export and the establishment of cultural self-confidence.

As opera researcher Xu Chengbei said: opera should not only be fixed in old records, old photos and old newspapers, but its inner active and rushing vitality should nourish the pear orchard for a long time and enlighten the real world.

Gu Cheng felt that there might be a day.

Chinese artists who perform all over the world are warmly welcomed, and all art groups around the world will be proud to perform at a grand theater in the imperial capital.

……

The dinner lasted until about ten o'clock in the evening.

Because everyone drank some wine one after another.

Gu Cheng directly arranged a taxi to send the teachers back.

In the end, when there were only two or three people left, Han Zhongyi finally called Gu Cheng.

"Gu Cheng, because of the relationship between "The Goddess Splitting the View", the popularity index of opera has skyrocketed recently."

"How do you think I should seize this wave of popularity to promote Chinese opera culture?"

"You can make opera movies, or cooperate with TV stations, and go on variety shows and do shows."

Han Zhongyi and Liang Shiping glanced at each other.

Then he gently pushed Liang Shiping in front of Gu Cheng.

"Gu Cheng, do you think Shiping's age is suitable for entering the entertainment industry?"

Gu Cheng's eyes lowered, and his gaze fell on Liang Shiping's immature little face that revealed perseverance.

Since the 50s of the last century.

Peking Opera Gandan is no longer advocated, and opera schools are no longer cultivated.

In the next 50 years, there was no successor, and the branches and leaves withered.

Looking at Liang Shiping's face, Gu Cheng suddenly saw the hope of the inheritance of Peking Opera.

It is true that if he can be accepted by Li Shengwen as a dry dan, then Liang Shiping will naturally have no problem in terms of appearance, and it is only a matter of time before he becomes popular.

Gu Cheng also understood their thoughts.

The opera industry is in great need now, and a young opera genius will support the scene.

But once you enter the showbiz, it is not so easy to keep your heart.

In his previous life, Ba ~ Te~ Er, who was hand-picked by Jiu Ye, is a good example.

It takes more than ten years to sing and sit in the department, not only singing, reading, sitting and playing, but also not allowing fake singing, a play for more than two hours, but the money earned is not as good as the eighteenth-tier starlet.

So he didn't hide it, and directly pointed out the problem.

"Principal Han, it may only take one year to cultivate a star, but it may not be possible to cultivate a famous actor for ten years!"

"If you are familiar with the entertainment industry and become popular, you can consider it, if you are resident in the entertainment industry, I personally don't recommend it at the moment."

"He's still studying, and he hasn't closed his position yet, so running too many announcements won't do him much in his future career."

"Okay! I know!! ”

Han Zhongyi nodded and left with Liang Shiping first.

Gu Cheng sighed slightly in place.

"I hope this kid can keep his heart in the future!"