Chao opera ushered in a new spring, an ancient drama with a history of nearly 600 years, which is new and revitalized.
In the past year, the China Academy of Performing Arts opened the first full-time undergraduate class of Chao opera, increased the intensity of talent training, and the trainees appeared on CCTV's "2022 Spring Festival Opera Gala"; the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Guangdong Province also reviewed and approved the regulations on the protection and inheritance of Chao opera in Shantou, Chaozhou and Jieyang, setting a precedent for coordinated legislation in the cultural field in the country, so that the development of Chao opera has a law to follow; "Secret Traffic Station", "Wanghai Tide", "Hero Long Song" and other plays have been staged one after another and received praise...
"In 2020, when the general secretary inspected Chaoshan Province, he mentioned Chao opera and my name, and I still feel excited when I think back. This is the honor of Chao opera, which greatly enhances the self-confidence of Chaoshan culture. With the concern of the party and the government, the development of Chao opera will definitely get better and better. On the occasion of the New Year, Yao Xuanqiu, a famous Chao opera performance artist, was interviewed by Nanfang Daily and Nanfang + and talked freely about the construction of Guangdong's culturally strong province and the inheritance and development of Chaozhou opera.
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South +: At last year's Literary Congress and The National Congress, the General Secretary put forward five hopes for literary and art workers.
Yao Xuanqiu: I was very fortunate that I participated in the Eleventh Literary Congress, and these five points hope to have the significance of guiding lights for Chao opera people, whether they are doing dramas or being people.
I have three things to learn. First of all, the creation of Chao chao opera should keep up with the times and create fine products. We are in the great era of national rejuvenation, and Chao opera people should think about how to tell the grand story of the times in this context. The script is the basis of a play, and the creators of Chao opera must first come up with a good script, tell a good Chinese story in the form of Chao opera, and provide a stand-up script for the actors.
Second, the dual drive of integrity and innovation is the next development direction of Chaoju. Shouzheng is the preservation of excellent and characteristic art of drama, and innovation is to create new works in line with the times, and the courage to absorb new elements such as stage art, lighting, and costumes to integrate innovation.
A full-time undergraduate student of Chao Opera of China Academy of Performing Arts, she was featured on CCTV's "2022 Spring Festival Opera Gala"
Third, Chao opera actors should be upright, based on the people, and pursue the value of life in the performance of artistic masterpieces for the people. In my opinion, "Virtue and Art Double Xin" is the highest evaluation of an artist. Without virtue as a foundation, no matter how high the art can stand.
The creation of Chao opera and the protection of intangible cultural heritage are thriving
South +: How do you feel about the development of Chao opera over the years?
Yao Xuanqiu: As far as Chao opera is concerned, the creation of plays such as "Secret Traffic Station" and "Red Army Ammu" has shown a prosperous situation, and it is extremely outstanding in the protection of intangible cultural heritage. Last year, Shantou, Chaozhou and Jieyang coordinated legislation to protect Chao opera, so that the development of Chao opera has a law to follow.
Stills from "Secret Transit Station"
I personally participated in the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Annual Person award, was hired as an honorary professor of the China Academy of Performing Arts, and also won the National March 8th Red Flag Bearer, the National Outstanding Communist Party Member, the Nanyue Innovation Award and other honors. All this honor goes to the drama genre. According to the Chaoshan people's algorithm, after the New Year, I will be 88 years old. At this age, many people are living in the old age at home, but for the sake of drama, I am willing to contribute as much as I can, and I participate in every activity with a sense of mission. I belong to the Chao Opera in this life, and I sincerely hope that this southern flower will be more colorful.
On October 13 last year, the "Shining Coordinates" - Yao Xuanqiu Inheritance Chao Opera Boutique Appreciation Meeting was held in Guangzhou. Photo by Qiu Minye
I hope to invite more old artists to "go out of the mountains" to pass on the art
South +: In the new year, what suggestions do you have for the development of Chao opera?
Yao Xuanqiu: In the past year, although the performance was affected by the epidemic, it was a brilliant year for the development of Chao opera. For the future, I have three hopes.
First, I hope that the development and innovation of Chao opera will still be based on tradition. The inheritance of Chao opera should be rigorous and serious, only in this way can the characteristics not be lost and can go further. Can some well-known old artists be invited to pass on the art, because they are all in the tradition of Chao opera.
Second, the development and innovation of Chao opera should keep pace with the times. In the new year, can Chao opera create a new repertoire with themes such as rural revitalization, poverty alleviation, and common prosperity? Hopefully, more works reflecting this era will emerge.
Third, Chao Chao opera should continue to go out. Chao opera originated in Chaoshan and is an important communication link between The Chao people as the Chao people spread all over the world. Under the condition of stable epidemic situation, Chaoju opera should continue to go out, go to the whole country and go abroad.
【Planner】 Li He Cao Si
【Execution】Li Pei, Zhang Zhe
[Reporter] Xu Ziming
【Poster Drawing】Zheng Weiliang
【Author】 Xu Ziming; Zheng Weiliang
【Source】 Southern Press Media Group South + client