Singer Lei Jia: Literary and art workers should not lose themselves in the tide of capital

China Youth Daily and China Youth Network reporter Shen Jiequn

"Always keep a reverential heart. If we want the vitality of art to last forever, we must respect the people, respect art, connect the source of life, connect the people's emotions, and express the people's vision and voice of embracing the new era with full passion, moving melody and high spirit. Lei Jia, vice chairman of the China Music Association, member of the Standing Committee of the All-China Youth Federation and a national first-class actor, said.

Recently, the National Centre for the Performing Arts revived the newly produced classic national opera "Daughter of the Party" premiered in Beijing. Lei Jia, who has created many unforgettable images on the opera stage, played the "daughter of the party" - "Tian Yumei", a grassroots party member who is devoted to the party.

It is a classic that has lasted for thirty years. As the main character of the whole play, the role of Tian Yumei is quite difficult to interpret, and there are more than two dozen singing segments in the play, including four large arias, which test the singing and performance skills of opera singers.

Lei Jia said: "This is a classic play created by the whole army thirty years ago, Yan Su, Wang Zujie and other artists of the older generation have integrated their deep feelings for the party and the masses into their works, using traditional Chinese music as the source of creation, and describing the relationship between the party and the masses deeply, vividly and poetically." Thirty years later, on the occasion of the centenary of the founding of the Party, the cast and crew, under the guidance of the artists of the previous generations, devoted themselves to the rehearsal, hoping to resonate with the masses of the people with their own interpretations and gain the recognition and love of the masses. ”

Previous artists have already created wonderful roles, how to make this image stand? Over the years, Lei Jia will definitely do a rigorous and meticulous desk work and preparation work before the performance. In order to play "Tian Yumei", Lei Jia began to prepare more than a year ago, not only reading the original novel "Party Fee", but also watching various versions of "Daughter of the Party" such as opera, Peking Opera, local opera and movies.

During the live performance, the audience was moved to tears by Lei Jia's tian yumei. Lei Jia herself also sighed that in the study of the national opera "Daughter of the Party", she had a deeper understanding and understanding of the two-way inheritance of art and spirit that took root in the people, based on tradition, went deep into life, and did a good job in art and spirit with a sense of awe.

At the recent "Self-cultivation, Self-discipline, Uprightness, And Determination to Forge the Soul -- The Work Forum on the Construction of Professional Ethics and Conduct of Literary and Art Workers of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles", Lei Jia combined her personal stage practice with uninterrupted study and thinking, taking "The Daughter of the Party" as an example, and shared the mission and responsibilities of art workers in her heart.

Lei Jia believes that artists must respect art, work harder, practice more true skills, and strive to create and interpret more excellent works that can withstand the test of the people and history, so that they can be accepted and respected by the people.

Recently, the phenomenon of violating laws and morals has appeared in the field of literature and art, which has aroused widespread concern in society. As a literary and art worker, Lei Jia was also deeply touched. She pointed out that in recent years, under the leadership and promotion of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Music Association, the overall atmosphere of the music industry is healthy and upward, and it is energetic and promising, whether it is singing the new era, praising poverty alleviation, or helping to fight the new crown epidemic and celebrate the centenary of the founding of the party, the majority of music workers can take the initiative to take the initiative to sing the era and depict a happy life in the way of musicians.

"It is undeniable that under the coercion of money worship and capital, there has been a 'rice circle' culture, a 'top class' phenomenon, and illegal and immoral behavior in the field of literature and art, and some young artists have become popular overnight, relying on the blessing of capital and having no fear, exceeding the moral and legal bottom line, and we must resist such phenomena and artists who have violated the law and morality."

Lei Jia said that this construction of the style of work has given literary and art workers a good opportunity for self-examination, self-examination and self-examination. Literary and art workers should constantly enhance their moral conduct.

"If you want to be an artist, first lead to morality." Always take virtue and art as the yardstick, strictly cultivate yourself, discipline yourself with a higher moral standard, show people with an excellent social image, and follow the art with pure professional ethics. ”

In Lei Jia's view, literary and art workers should be the leaders of social trends. Literary and art workers bear the responsibility and mission of bacon to forge the soul, and do not lose themselves in the tide of capital. "Abide by the bottom line, do not cross the red line, and build a defensive line." Consciously promote and guide the correct values, and jointly create a clean and healthy atmosphere in the music industry. ”

Lei Jia solemnly said: "The tree is thousands of feet high, the roots are in the fertile soil; the art is endless, and the price is in climbing." Music workers should always maintain their original intentions, cultivate themselves, actively participate in the vivid practice of artistic creation, and exert their own value and make due contributions to the prosperity and development of the cause. ”

Source: China Youth Daily client