黄梅戏游龙戏凤中的许桂枝演技如同活生生的旦行之魂
许桂枝的黄梅戏之路并非偶然,她的内心深处始终有着对这门艺术形式的热爱和承诺。1970年,正当黄梅戏迎来低谷时期,许桂枝毅然投身于县黄梅戏剧团,与众多同仁共同努力,为这个衰落的艺术形式注入了新的活力。她的才华 soon gained her recognition as a talented performer, earning her the nickname "桐城小花" among the local audience. Despite having opportunities to join provincial or municipal troupes, she chose to remain in her hometown, believing that the roots of yellow plum singing lay there.
Persevering through challenges and setbacks, including a memorable performance at a village in Hangzhou where she continued to sing despite a power outage, fueled by the expectant glow of flashlights held by the audience. This experience deepened her connection with the people and solidified her dedication to this art form.
As she approached retirement age in 2005, instead of stepping away from the stage, Permitting herself to be an apprentice teacher for younger performers. Through word-by-word guidance and unwavering passion for yellow plum singing's rich history and tradition.