Wang Yubao, a famous female artist of TianjinShidiao, was born in Tianjin in 1926. She was born in a family of handicraftsman and her father was a fan ofShidiao. Wang began to learnShidiaofrom her father at the age of 12. At 14, she began to stage performances in some well-known theaters. In 1953, she joined the Tianjin BroadcastQuyiTroupe and later transferred to the TianqinQuyiTroupe. Up till now, she is still active in performing on the stage.
Wang Yubao has a loud and sonorous vox, a wide diapason and a sweet tamber. Her aria is beautiful with articulate and pleasant voice and elegant performing style. After the founding of the New China, she derived essence from other artists and drew experience from older actors. According to the fact thatShidiaowas deeply rooted among ordinary people and originated from folk songs, Wang Yubao began reform first onKaoshandiao, adjusted its aria and rhythm, and formally named it to TianjinShidiao. In addition, she created and performed many new items of various subject matters, improved and developed performing skills ofShidiaoand further spread the influence of this art.
Wang Yubao not only performed new items but also recomposed old ones. Her representative performing items include traditional ones such asFlying the Kite, Playing Shuttlecock, The Seventh Day of JulyandKao Hong, as well as modern ones such asFan Jiang Dao Hai,Affection Between Soldiers and The PeopleandVisit the Divine Land in the Dream. At the same time, she devoted herself toQuyieducation undertaking and fostered a batch of professional and amateur actors of TianjinShidiao, making great contribution to the development of TianjinShidiaoart.
Email to Friends
Print
Save