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Preface

Mei Baojiu, you must have heard this name, right? He is the heir of the Mei faction, and he has been expected since he was a child. However, despite his efforts, his basic skills have become his weakness, and he has been criticized by many people, and has even been criticized by opera scholars. Zhang Yihe actually said that if Mei Baojiu is also a master, then Chinese Peking Opera will really be over!

But at the peak of his career, who would have expected that Zhang Yihe, a leading figure in the opera industry, would sternly question his status as a master! Was it because Mei Baojiu's strength was not enough, or was Zhang Yihe's vision too strict? The more people listened to this controversy, the more they wanted to know the truth! However, in any case, this gossip was not only about an artist's reputation, but also about the future of Chinese Peking Opera! Do you think Mei Baojiu is worthy of the title of master?

"Mei Baojiu: The Inheritor of Peking Opera"

Today we are going to talk about the story of Mei Baojiu, the master of Chinese Peking Opera, which is a legend! First of all, we have to know that Mei Baojiu has not been a Peking Opera genius since he was a child, but he is a monk halfway! When he was a child, he was not interested in Peking Opera, but he had a soft spot for electronic gadgets, but he did not expect to become a member of the Mei School later!

Mei Baojiu, the Peking Opera artist, is not just a random person. He is the successor of the Mei School, inheriting the artistic mantle after Mei Lanfang and Mei Chuan. Do you know the Mei School? It is an important genre of Peking Opera in China and has a long history.

Mr. Mei Baojiu not only inherited the tradition of Mei Pai, but also innovated and developed on its basis. His performance style is unique, with a high-pitched and passionate voice and powerful movements. He is good at performing historical plays, such as "The Orphan of Zhao" and "Dream of Red Mansions", etc., which are deeply loved by the audience.

Mei Baojiu's artistic heritage is not only reflected on the stage, but also in his research and teaching of Peking Opera. He is committed to inheriting the essence of the Mei School, cultivating successors, and giving new life to this traditional art. In short, Mei Baojiu is an excellent Peking Opera artist, and his artistic inheritance and development show us the charm and vitality of Mei School Peking Opera.

Do you know that his father Mei Lanfang is a big name in the Peking Opera industry, and he has cultivated Peking Opera from childhood to adulthood! But Mei Baojiu, although she was very handsome when she was a child, she was a little less popular artistically. Don't look at his achievements now, in his early years, he was criticized by the teachers for not having basic skills, just like playing a game to fight a boss and failing to pass the level, you have to take it step by step.

However, Mei Baojiu's father, Mei Lanfang, died! Yes, as soon as his father left, he had to provoke the backbone of the entire Mei faction! But at this time, Mei Baojiu was already a middle-aged uncle, and it was so hard to learn Peking Opera and practice the basic skills again! But Mei Baojiu refused to admit defeat, he fought hard, practiced day and night, restored the classic repertoire of the Mei School, and recruited disciples everywhere to pass on the art.

After that, Mei Baojiu's career became more and more prosperous, touring, and his reputation gradually rose, and he became the "first person of the Mei School"! However, just when he was in the middle of his life, a bigwig in the opera industry appeared, Zhang Yihe, saying that he was not a real master! This made Mei Baojiu angry, but he also knew his own shortcomings, after all, he had not yet reached the level of his father.

But don't think that this is the end of the story, Mei Baojiu is a responsible person! He continued to work hard regardless of his past suspicions, and devoted himself to the inheritance and development of Mei School art. With his efforts, the art of the Mei School gradually revived, and he became more and more respected, although some people said that he had no waist, but he had long been used to it, after all, people were the "working people" who inherited the Mei School!

Speaking of which, we have to understand that Chinese Peking Opera is a bit of a crisis! The audience is not paying much attention, and the artists lack real masters! However, in any case, Mei Baojiu has made an indelible contribution to the art of the Mei School, and his efforts should not be underestimated!

Therefore, whether you are a fan of Peking Opera or not, you must remember that the inheritance and development of traditional culture is something that each of us should be concerned about, because it is related to our country's cultural self-confidence!

Mei Baojiu: The inheritor of the Mei faction

Mei Baojiu (March 29, 1934 – April 25, 2016) was a Chinese Peking Opera artist, born in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, and was born in Shanghai. He is the ninth child of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang and the successor of the Mei School of art. Let's unravel the mystery of the artist together.

Mei Baojiu was born in Mei Mansion and grew up in Shanghai since she was a child. His father, Mei Lanfang, was a master of Peking Opera, and his mother, Fu Zhifang, was a Manchu. Mei Baojiu is the only heir of Mei Lanfang's family to inherit the art of the Mei School, and the only son who learns opera. Mei Baojiu's performance style is characterized by sweetness and roundness, true rhyme, and dignified generosity.

He has high attainments in Tsing Yi, Huashan, Dao Ma Dan, Kunqu Opera, etc. Representative works include "Farewell My Concubine", "The Drunken Concubine", "Mu Guiying in Charge", "Taizhen Gaiden", "Luoshen", "Xi Shi" and so on.

Mei Baojiu loves audio, automobiles, airplanes and other fields, and also likes to listen to pop music. His life was devoted to the inheritance and development of the art of the Mei School, and he cultivated many artistic successors. Mei Baojiu's influence is not only significant in the Peking Opera world, but also contributes to traditional Chinese culture.

Passed away On April 25, 2016, Mei Baojiu died of sudden bronchospasm at the age of 82. His life was perfect, happy, and he died without regrets. Mei Baojiu's artistic heritage will always be remembered in people's hearts.

epilogue

In the history of Chinese Peking Opera, Mei Baojiu is a unique and legendary inheritor of the arts. His life was full of ups and downs, but he always adhered to his love and dedication to the art of the Mei School. Despite the doubts and challenges, Mei Baojiu never gave up, worked hard to fill her shortcomings, and constantly pursued the perfection of art.

Mui's story tells us that success is not always easy, and difficulties and challenges often accompany the road to growth. However, the key lies in how to deal with the challenges and how to face the difficulties. Mei Baojiu interprets the true meaning of perseverance and struggle with her own actions, and his inspirational story inspires us to move forward bravely despite difficulties.

At the same time, Mei Baojiu's artistic pursuit also inspires us to attach importance to and inherit traditional culture. As the inheritors of traditional Chinese art, each of us has the responsibility and obligation to pass it on and let this precious cultural heritage shine in the new era.