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Ma Sanli's farewell performance
In 2001, at the age of 80, Ma Sanli made a big decision - he would hold a grand farewell performance for the 80th anniversary of his career. This titanic in the cross talk industry has gone through vicissitudes at the moment, but he still maintains his dedication and enthusiasm for art.
When Ma Sanli slowly walked into the center of the stage, the audience burst into warm applause. The audience was all in reverence and eagerly awaited the last wonderful performance of this master.
Ma Sanli's demeanor is solemn and his eyes are bright, showing the calm and calm demeanor of an old artist.
Just when everyone was cheering, Ma Sanli suddenly stopped, looked at the audience, and asked solemnly: "Me, is it worth it?" This simple question immediately resonated with the audience.
Only then did people realize that what this master pursued was never money and glory, but the recognition and love of the audience.
Ma Sanli has dedicated his life to the cause of cross talk, and has become a master in this field with his superb performance skills and rigorous professional ethics. Even in the most difficult times, he never gave up his beliefs, but persevered in his research and creation.
At this moment, he seeks the affirmation of the audience in such a simple way, which is undoubtedly the best interpretation of his decades of artistic career.
Although the 80-year-old Ma Sanli is physically exhausted, his enthusiasm for art has not diminished in the slightest. At the important moment of bidding farewell to the performance, he took the initiative to ask the audience "I, is it worth it?" questioning.
This simple sentence instantly struck a chord with the audience, making people realize that what this master has pursued in his life is the recognition and love of the audience.
Ma Sanli enjoys a high status in the cross talk industry, not only because of his outstanding performance skills, but also because of his persistence and dedication to his artistic career. Even in the most difficult times, he never thought of giving up, but continued to practice his skills, interpreting the life values of "not forgetting the original intention" with practical actions.
At this moment, Ma Sanli, standing on the farewell stage, is full of uncertainty and humility about his artistic value. But in fact, he has long won the love and reverence of a wide audience.
In the thunderous applause, the old artist finally felt the affirmation of his value, and he will definitely leave with this satisfaction and thank you.
1985: Spring Festival Gala turmoil
The Spring Festival Gala in 1985 was undoubtedly an important moment for Ma Sanli. This titanic in the cross talk industry was finally invited to appear on this stage that attracted national attention, allowing the national audience to see his demeanor.
However, things didn't go so smoothly.
At that time, the Spring Festival Gala encountered many technical difficulties, and there were repeated problems with the sound effects, which had a serious impact on the live performance. Ma Sanli's carefully prepared cross talk program is no exception, and the blur and noise of the broadcast signal greatly reduced his superb acting skills.
The audience stared at the TV screen in disappointment, unable to fully appreciate the charm of the old artist.
At this time, the words and deeds of the host Jiang Kun sparked widespread discussions. When introducing Ma Sanli, Jiang Kun called him "comrade", while Ma Sanli's mentor Ma Ji respectfully called him "master".
This obvious "double standard" makes people wonder if Jiang Kun has a deviation in his treatment of his predecessors.
In the cross talk world, respecting teachers has always been a deep-rooted traditional virtue. Mr. Ma Ji once publicly called Ma Sanli "master", which is enough to reflect that Ma Sanli enjoys a high status in this field.
However, Jiang Kun chose the title of "comrade", which seemed a bit rude.
What's even more puzzling is that after Ma Sanli's performance, Jiang Kun tried to shake hands with him, but was politely refused. What is going on? Did Ma Sanli deliberately keep his distance from Jiang Kun, or did he have something else hidden? This small episode immediately sparked widespread speculation among the audience.
It wasn't until many years later that Ma Sanli's son Ma Zhiming revealed the truth. It turned out that it was not Ma San's indifference immediately, but the deep regret and dissatisfaction in his heart.
As a senior cross talk artist, Ma Sanli naturally understands the weight and significance of the stage of the Spring Festival Gala. He had taken the opportunity to take the stage very seriously, but to his disappointment, technical issues had severely affected his performance.
Under such circumstances, Jiang Kun's title undoubtedly made Ma Sanli feel despised and disrespected. As a grandmaster of a generation, Ma Sanli deserves the respect he deserves, rather than being arbitrarily called a "comrade".
Although Ma Sanli himself did not care about these, for the majority of audiences, this approach is undoubtedly inappropriate.
It was for these reasons that Ma Sanli finally chose to refuse to shake hands with Jiang Kun. This was not due to any personal grudge, but to a deep disappointment and regret in his heart.
Although he did not express it clearly, the audience still saw it clearly and felt the dissatisfaction of the old artist.
Since then, Ma Sanli has never appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala again. Despite the sincere invitation of the program team many times, this cross talk master always politely declined.
The Spring Festival Gala in 1985 was destined to be a regrettable moment for Ma Sanli. Technical problems seriously affected his wonderful performance, and Jiang Kun's way of addressing him made the veteran artist feel despised even more.
After the performance, Ma Sanli refused to shake hands with Jiang Kun, and his deep disappointment and dissatisfaction were overflowing.
This event became an important turning point in Ma Sanli's artistic career. Despite the invitation of the program team many times, the cross talk master never appeared on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala again.
This sentence undoubtedly reflects Ma Sanli's inner uncertainty and humility. But in fact, he has already won the respect of the audience with his exquisite skills and rigorous professional ethics.
The regret of the Spring Festival Gala in 1985 was just an episode in his long artistic career, but it has also become an indelible memory of the old artist.
The rise of Ma Sanli's art
Ma Sanli was born in a family of cross talk, and since he was a child, he has developed a strong interest in this traditional art. Under the influence of his parents, relatives and friends, he gradually mastered the four-in-one cross talk skills of speaking, learning, teasing and singing, and officially embarked on his own acting career in 1930.
In those days, cross talk performances were mostly held at tea stalls on the downtown streets. After the young and vigorous Ma Sanli finished the apprenticeship ceremony, he resolutely embarked on this artistic path.
With his love for cross talk and tireless efforts, he soon made a name for himself in this circle and created the well-known classic cross talk work "Open Porridge Field".
The reason why this young cross talk actor was able to rise so quickly is closely related to the fact that he worshiped under his mentor Zhou Deshan. Zhou Deshan enjoys a lofty position in the cross talk industry and is respectfully known as "Zhou Toad".
Under his careful guidance, Ma Sanli laid a solid foundation and gradually grew into a generation of cross talk masters.
It is worth mentioning that Ma Sanli's real name is Ma Guifu, and later changed his name to Ma Sanli due to his father's expectations. The three words "Sanli" in this name mean to establish morality, public service, and speech, which reflects the importance that the Ma Sanli family attaches to ethics and social responsibility.
In that feudal and decadent era, people engaged in the music industry such as cross talk often had a low status and were rarely valued by the world. But Ma Sanli's family has always adhered to this career and regarded it as the whole of life.
Since childhood, Ma Sanli has grown up in such an environment, and has a devotion and dedication to this art.
Even when he was in high school, Ma Sanli decisively chose to drop out of school and devote himself to the creation and performance of cross talk. This spirit of resolute pursuit regardless of the eyes of others undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for his future achievements.
After receiving Zhou Deshan's orthodox education, Ma Sanli's talent was finally brought into full play. He not only reached the pinnacle of cross talk performances, but also created works that were widely praised by the audience.
It can be said that Ma Sanli's achievements are inseparable from the careful cultivation and guidance of this teacher.
In this way, Ma Sanli's status in the cross talk world has become increasingly lofty and has become a generation of grandmasters. His artistic achievements have not only won the love of the audience, but also the admiration of his peers.
What is admirable is that even in the most difficult period, Ma Sanli never gave up his career, but persevered in cultivating his skills and interpreting the life value of "not forgetting his original intention" with practical actions.
Ma Sanli, who grew up in a cross talk family, has always had a dedication and love for this traditional art. After officially apprenticed in 1930, he quickly made a name for himself in the cross talk industry with his own efforts and talents, and created a classic repertoire that is well-known to everyone.
Under the orthodox education of his mentor Zhou Deshan, Ma Sanli laid a solid foundation and gradually grew into a generation of grandmasters in the cross talk industry. He not only reached the pinnacle of performance and created countless popular works, but also had a profound impact on later generations of artists.
Even in the most difficult times, Ma Sanli never had the idea of giving up, but persevered in cultivating his skills. He regards this career as his lifelong pursuit, interprets the life values of "not forgetting the original intention" with practical actions, and finally achieves his brilliant artistic life.
Ma Sanli's artistic influence
From his formal apprenticeship in 1930 to his farewell performance in 2001 for the 80th anniversary of his career due to illness, Ma Sanli's artistic career spanned more than 70 years.
In these long years, he has not only achieved a brilliant personal career, but also had a profound impact on the entire cross talk industry.
Ma Sanli's disciples are all over the world, and there are many well-known cross talk masters. Chang Baohua, Yan Xiaoru and others all benefited from Ma Lao's careful guidance.
Even Ma Ji, a world-renowned cross talk performance master, respectfully calls Ma Sanli "master". It can be said that in the current cross talk art scene, no sect dares to claim that it has nothing to do with Ma's cross talk.
It is thanks to the existence of such an artistic giant as Ma Sanli that the traditional art of cross talk has been passed down from generation to generation and has been constantly radiating new vitality in the changes of the times.
His careful cultivation and mentoring of younger artists has undoubtedly injected a lasting vitality into the industry.
Even in the most difficult period for Ma Sanli, he never gave up his artistic pursuits. In the 70s of the last century, due to various force majeure reasons, he once missed the stage, but he still persevered in cultivating his skills and always maintained a high fighting spirit.
Until cross talk returned to the public eye, he did not hesitate to return to the stage and show his style again in the best condition.
This dedication to art and enthusiasm for the cause is undoubtedly an important factor in Ma Sanli's brilliant achievements.
He has not only reached the pinnacle of performance and created countless popular classic works, but also influenced and led generations of future generations of artists with his words and deeds.