Henan Opera Masters Series (Qu Opera) – Famous Plays and Famous Segments of Hai Lianchi: Henan Opera Masters Series

Author: Guo Guangyu
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Publish Date: 2004-05-28
Features: Over half a century of stage practice, Hai Lianchi diligently studied, worked hard to research, and widely absorbed the vocal arts and performance techniques of various opera genres such as Kunqu Opera, Yue Opera, Yu Opera, and other local operas, integrating them into his own artistic practice. He continuously improved his creativity and expressiveness in art, refining and enriching his artistic personality. He excelled at capturing the character traits of figures, skillfully grasping their emotional changes and psychological rhythms, and appropriately portraying their inner worlds. He adeptly combined everyday movements into traditional conventions, constantly creating new performance actions and methods, achieving an aesthetic transformation from life to art, and gradually elevating his art to a higher level of beauty and artistic realm. Hai Lianchi pursued truth and the spirit of the times in his art. He focused on finding rich connotations and emotional truths through the characters in the plays, seeking details that could touch the hearts of audiences and "" (shining points), restoring to the characters a "genuine" appearance. He infused his profound experiences and abundant passion into the characters, making them truly "soulful" and radiant. On his artistic journey, Hai Lianchi dared to explore, strive, and reach for the pinnacle. He frequently traveled to rural areas and factories, determined to dedicate his life to art and the people, and to make greater contributions to the development of Qu Opera. His representative works include: Xue Gang Fanzhao (Rebellion of Xue Gang), Ju Xitong (Rolling Mat), Gu Nan Gao Nu (Bride and Groom Alone), Xu Jiujing Sheng Guanjì (Xu Jiujing's Promotion), and others.