Cheng Yanqiu (程砚秋)
Cheng Yanqiu (1904–1958) was a leading Peking opera performer, founder of the Cheng school of qingyi, and a cultural organizer.
- Birth
- 1904-01-01 04:00 · Plain Yellow Banner, Manchu, China
- Gender
- Male
- Time Source
- AI inferred
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Core Analysis
The useful way to read Cheng Yanqiu's chart is to start with Gui Mao (Gui Water Mao), Jia Zi (Jia Wood Zi), Jia Wu (Jia Wood Wu), Bing Yin (Bing Fire Yin) and then follow the public record year by year. The strongest clues are Peking opera dan-role master, founder of the Cheng school, art reformer, calligraphy, painting and music, Jia Wood Day Master. They give the page a concrete BaZi angle instead of a loose personality sketch.
The chart is not treated as a slogan. Each major event in the timeline keeps its luck pillar and annual pillar, so the reading can show where pressure, support, movement, reputation or resource changes were being activated.
For the final year, the note looks at the luck-year pressure on the original chart and the body-related branches, which is the traditional BaZi way to discuss life-span risk with restraint.
Traits
Main drive
Read through Peking opera dan-role master and founder of the Cheng school, this trait shows how the person moves when pressure appears.
Expression
art reformer gives the page a way to read voice, skill, style and public expression.
Resource use
calligraphy, painting and music points to how talent becomes work, reputation, money or practical influence.
Pressure point
Jia Wood Day Master is the place to watch for overwork, conflict, loss or a hard turn in the timeline.
Timeline
Each year shows the event, luck pillar, annual pillar, relations, and interpretation for direct comparison.
First Show of Talent, Acclaimed at Dan Gui Yuan
Cheng Yanqiu made his stage debut at Dan Gui Rong Yuan in Dong'an Market, performing 'Wu Jia Po' with Li Guifen and supporting Liu Hongsheng, marking the start of his artistic career. However, due to overwork, he suffered a voice loss, facing his first major career setback.
A Patron's Redemption, A New Era for His Art
With the dedicated help of his mentor Luo Yinggong, he was freed from the constraints of his old apprenticeship and began to receive systematic and comprehensive artistic and cultural education, fundamentally altering the course of his life.
Surname Changed to Cheng, Apprenticed to Mei Lanfang, Art Journey Sets Sail
With the help of his patron Luo Yinggong, he changed his Manchu surname 'Cheng' to the Han surname 'Cheng', and was able to become a disciple of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. He began performing supporting roles in plays like 'Lady of Shangyuan' and 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl', formally launching his professional acting career.
He Sheng Troupe Opens, Independent Artistic Career Launches
Cheng Yanqiu formally established the 'He Sheng Troupe' and began leading his own troupe for performances. Under the careful guidance of predecessors like Wang Yaoqing, Mei Lanfang, and Luo Yinggong, he gradually explored and established his unique artistic style, opening a new chapter in his personal artistic career.
Red Luan Star Moves, Marriage Knot Tied
Through the matchmaking of Mei Lanfang and his wife, Cheng Yanqiu married Guo Xiuying (later renamed Guo Suying), a daughter from a theatrical family. After the wedding, the couple chose to live independently, starting a new family life.
New Voice in 'The Jade Hairpin', Laying the Foundation for a School
He premiered 'The Jade Hairpin' at Hua Le Yuan, playing the role of Zhang Yuzhen. This play was independently composed and directed by Mr. Cheng Yanqiu, establishing his unique artistic style and becoming the foundational work of the Cheng School of art.
Initial Brilliance, 'Wenji Returns to Han' Secures Reputation
He premiered the historical Peking Opera 'Wenji Returns to Han' at San Qing Yuan, playing the role of Cai Wenji. The play profoundly depicted the emotions of family and country separation, receiving widespread acclaim and marking a significant milestone in his artistic career.
A Song of 'Tears in the Barren Hills' Expressing People's Suffering
He premiered 'Tears in the Barren Hills' at Zhong He Yuan. Through tragedy, the play revealed the theme of oppressive governance harming the people, reflecting a strong sense of social concern and the artist's responsibility.
Diligent Cultivation on the Inkstone Field, Autumn Harvest and Name Change
He officially announced in the newspaper the change of his stage name from 'Cheng Yanqiu' to 'Cheng Yanqiu', with the courtesy name 'Yu Shuang'. This act signified 'diligent cultivation on the inkstone field yields autumn harvest', marking his artistic philosophy and personal cultivation entering a more mature and introspective new stage.
Western Learning Spreads East, Returning with Honors
Cheng Yanqiu concluded his year-long European theater study tour and returned to Shanghai laden with Western theater materials and innovative ideas, injecting new vitality and direction into his artistic career.
A Play Seals His Legend, 'The Locked Phoenix Casket' Storms Shanghai
He premiered the newly composed Peking Opera 'The Locked Phoenix Casket' at Shanghai's Golden Grand Theater, playing the lead role Xue Xiangling. It was performed for ten consecutive sold-out shows, achieving tremendous success and solidifying his outstanding position in the Peking Opera world.
Unyielding Integrity Against the Enemy, Hiding Brilliance in Qinglong Town
Upholding national integrity, he refused to perform for the Japanese puppet regime and was assaulted by military police at Qianmen Station. Subsequently forced to leave the stage, he lived in seclusion in Qinglong Town on the outskirts of Beiping, farming for a living, protesting the invasion with silence.
7-Kill Meets Union, Regrouping and Starting Anew
After the victory in the War of Resistance, he announced the end of his 'Three Closures Policy', reorganized the Qiu Sheng Troupe, and held a charity performance at Chang'an Theater for refugees from the Northeast returning home, marking the official comeback of his performing career in the postwar period.
Triumph in the Theater World, Initial Emergence of Prominence
Participating in the First National Traditional Opera Observation and Performance Conference, he won an Honorary Award for 'Three Palm Strikes', receiving national-level recognition for his artistic achievements, a significant milestone in his artistic career.
The Journey of Faith: Joining the Glorious Organization in a Turbulent Year
Upon introduction by two important figures, Zhou Enlai and He Long, he formally joined the Chinese Communist Party, becoming a probationary member. This confirmation of political identity was a significant milestone in his life's beliefs and career pursuits.
1958: Cheng Yanqiu's key year
This year is kept in the timeline because it is a meaningful public milestone in Cheng Yanqiu's life.
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