Poems about Huangmei Opera written by Wang Huanxi, a late Qing scholar in Yuexi
In the early spring of the 26th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1990), Ge Daquan was only over 20 years old when he led his troupe to perform in Wuhe. At the age of 18, when she was very talented, her performance as Xiaodan fascinated the Wuhe audience. Countless "gaoqiang fans" changed their original intentions and became "Huangmei fans", and also conquered those who did not watch "Huagu Drama" Literati and gentlemen, Wang Huanxi enjoyed the Huangmei Opera, which was very different from the simple and noisy high-pitched art style of Khotan, and couldn't help but become poetic. He combined society with himself, reflected on himself, imagined and expressed his thoughts directly, and created a series of masterpieces.
" There are three groups of "Poems about Theater Viewing". The first group writes about the experience of watching a theater. Many profound truths are realized in the poem, and there are many philosophical lines:
"There is Gain in Watching a Theater"
One:
The vast majority of articles are published in games, especially retelling past events to make news.
It is humorous but has a moral meaning, just watch and be indifferent.
< p>Two:The origin of the statement must come out, and the love scene on the spot is not true.
Those who laugh at him to the end of his obsession are like dwarfs in the audience.
Three :
The heroes and heroines in the music department fight for their clever makeup.
Zhu Junman said that the debut is good, but always look back to see the end.
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Forty years of wealth and fame, Lu Sheng’s dreams are in vain.
Liyuan song is like a Handan pillow, with the same ending as pitiful.
The second group of poems is a gift of Ge Daquan. The author sincerely and delicately describes the actor Ge Daquan's chic appearance, wonderful performance, and seductive charm, and his praise is beyond words:
"Gift to Actor Ge Mou"
Ge Hong is a wonderful descendant who is a god, but he is the youngest in the theater industry;
He is as graceful as a startling red dragon soaring in the sun, and as bright as a jade tree standing in front of the wind;
He can eat well and satisfy his hunger. If the incense is not scattered, it is better to sit shoulder to shoulder;
Just listen to the chirping of an oriole, and you will be so happy that the whole world will be filled with joy.
"Two More Quatrains"
One:
How could it be that Ge Yuzhen used to tune the zither even more with the new lyrics?
Now that she remembers her previous appearance, she wears her hairpin skirt like a female actress.
Two:
After wiping away the traces of crying, she burst into laughter, then sang and danced on the branches;
Onlookers are just stupid and foolish, and the consciousness wants to achieve power when it comes on stage.
Third The group is about chanting the plays performed by "Ge Daquan Troupe", selecting 10 big plays, and chanting them respectively:
One:
It is hard to forgive the reliance on officials and the situation. Scholars wait and see;
Throwing Confucian crowns to express public anger, in the end won the joy of all people.
(Note): The author's poem is an ode to the traditional play "Zhang Chaozong's Admonition to Cao" (also Named "Gao Jing Cheng" and "Gao Da Cao").
Two:
A piece of ice with an unshakable heart, this body is spelled as a female novice;
Although there is a day of reunion in the mirror, it is hard to stop the mirror when the wall is broken.
(Note): The play the author sings in this poem is "The Fate of the Mirror" (also known as "The Mirror", "The Wall is Broken") "Mirror").
Three:
I don’t know what the husband looks like, who breaks into the house and starts fighting;
How can we get out if we don’t tie up the scholar? The pine branches are spread with tangerine.
(Note): This poem is an ode to "The Story of Wujin" (also known as "The Strange Case of Tongcheng").
Four:
Small Even if the star is ready, a good match will be made, and the dream of Wushan in clouds and rain will not be complete;
Even if the golden ring can keep the promise, it is worth wasting thirteen years.
(Note): This poem was written in "Mao Hong Ji" ( Also known as "The Marriage of Two Lives").
Five: A tower of pearls secretly confirms the love, and the romance makes the mother envy Xiao Fangqing;
If you don't say Dengke words when you climb up the stairs, you will cause trouble. The whole family burst into tears.
(Note): This poem is written in "Pearl Tower".
Six: It is too merciless to beat the mandarin ducks with a stick, and a glass of wine will make the scholar sleepy again;
The turmoil at Grape Ferry is bad, and the official government is even more violent.
(Note): This poem is written in "Grape Ferry" (also known as "Private Visits of Honest Officials" and "Records of Honest Officials").
Seven: Living on the last breath of the master's kindness, spreading slander and running under the moon;
In the end, a scarf can vent hatred, but it does not teach the soul of the East China Sea to suffer injustice.
(Note): This poem is written "Luopa Ji". The two volumes are called "Luopa Bao" and "Sandingjia", collectively called "Luopa Ji".
Eight: I missed it, but I regretted that I had experienced it in the past. ;
It is useless to miss lovesickness even to death, so it is better to go and ask Yama.
(Note): This poem is written in "Shan Bo Visits a Friend". The original poem is divided into two books: "Xia Tiantai" , "Up to the Rooftop".
Nine: What's the point of selling your body? Marriage under the tree is even more surprising;
If you don't borrow the betrothal money, you will get a wife, the cowherd is so cheap .
(Note): This poem is about "The Fairy's Match" (also known as "Seven Fairies Descend to Earth").
Ten:
You don't need a knife to cut a chicken. Who knows that the disaster is in the feathers;
I cook my own pheasant without any resentment, but the whole family is full of kindness and praise.
(Note): The author of this poem is about "Chicken Blood" " (also known as "The Mill Story").
The above 10 poems about the traditional Huangmei Opera show, after comparison, the plots are exactly the same as those of the existing Huangmei Opera show of the same name. "Operation Poems" can conclusively prove that: The repertoire of Huangmei Opera in Anqing area during the Qing Dynasty had matured and been finalized during the Xianfeng period of Daoguang.
Wang Huanxi, a scholar in the late Qing Dynasty, wrote the "Operation Viewing Poems" for Huangmei Opera, recording a period of history and filling in the gaps in the history of Huangmei Opera. , extremely precious.