According to articles posted by Qingdao cross-talk actor Mao Shiyuan and others, Mr. Geng Diansheng, a famous Artist of Qingdao Qu, a national first-class actor, a member of the China Qu Artists Association, the former head of the Qingdao Qu Art Troupe, and a disciple of the famous cross-talk artist Chang Baoting, died on December 29 at the age of 82.
Mr. Geng Diansheng was born in 1939, although he is over eighty years old, but over the years, he has been active on the stage of cross-talk performances. On the eve of July 1 this year, he and his old partner Ji Wenli carefully prepared the original gift work "Qingdao Good", on the stage, two old people over eighty years old were not old, their reactions were sensitive, and their words were clear, which attracted bursts of applause on the scene.
At that time, Teacher Geng Diansheng was in excellent physical condition, rich in facial expressions, and supplemented by body language from time to time, and no one could have imagined that after only half a year, he would pass away in a hurry.
The two also gave an interview offstage, and Teacher Geng Diansheng revealed that good works are never achieved overnight. In order to create a perfect work, the two often meet and communicate, rehearse, and revise repeatedly, and the professionalism is very admirable.
Mr. Geng Diansheng has loved music since childhood, is versatile, and has the title of cross-talk strange master, known as "Qingdao Little Horse Season". After joining the work in 1958, he soon became the backbone of the factory' literature and art, often participating in provincial and municipal literary and artistic performances. Bringing him into the field of music art was the cross-talk master Ji Wenli.
Many years ago, Teacher Geng Diansheng said in an interview: "At that time, Teacher Ji Wenli held a cross-talk study class at the Workers' Cultural Palace, and I had the honor to participate in the study, and since then I have made significant progress. ”
Mr. Geng Diansheng is diligent and studious, and has successively learned from Hou Baolin, Ma Ji, Liu Baorui and other cross-talk masters, and has entered the Tianjin cross-talk master Chang Baoting. "The core of Chang Baoting's art is 'new', dare to break through, and I have benefited a lot from Changpai Xiangsheng. Mr. Geng Diansheng said in an interview.
In 1960, the Qingdao Song and Dance Troupe was established, and Geng Diansheng also became a full-time music performer. In 1979, the Qingdao Qu Art Troupe was established, and the 40-year-old Geng Diansheng served as the leader of the troupe.
From decades of art, Mr. Geng Diansheng has his own unique performance style, which is surprising and intriguing. "Wanderer", "Tongue Twister", "Spitting Lotus", "Saying the Opposite", "A Letter", "Little Shoemaker", "Haircut Spring and Autumn" and other cross-talk works are deeply loved by the audience.
Geng Diansheng and Li Bingjie's "Wanderer" participated in the national tour, performing more than 1,000 times a year, which was a sensation.
In 2018, Mr. Geng Diansheng, who is already 79 years old, also worked with Ji Wenli, Lv Mingkang and Li Bingjie, four old artists, The Qingdao Cross-Talk Art Research Association.
Cross-talk performance artist Jiang Kun pro self-help. On the spot, he said: "You see that these 70s and 80-year-old people are still giving advice to the art of cross-talk music, and without lying on their previous works, I feel that there is no difficulty that can stop the vigorous development of the cross-talk industry." ”
Geng Qiang, the son of Geng Diansheng' family, is also a cross-talk actor. Since 2007, Geng Diansheng has performed with his son Geng Qiang. Father and son are relatives at home, and they are good partners on stage, and have performed nearly a hundred times across the country for more than a decade.
In addition, the two often went to Singapore to popularize and teach cross-talk, making great contributions to the promotion and promotion of cross-talk art.
In addition to being a respected cross-talk performance artist, Mr. Geng Diansheng is also a performance artist of Shandong Qinshu on East Road, and his piano books "Liang Zhu Down the Mountain" and "Saying The Opposite" have left a deep impression on the audience. May the old man go all the way!