《京剧之星：刘桂娟》
Peking Opera Stars: Liu Guijuan
ISBN: 9787799910628
ISRC: CNA010400270

If you liked it you can buy this CD here. (Only a few left.)

1. 《镇麟囊》Suo Lin Nang (The Unicorn Purse) – 春秋亭外风雨暴 [MP3]
2. 《镇麟囊》Suo Lin Nang (The Unicorn Purse) - 当日里好风光忽觉转变 [MP3]
3. 《六月雪》Liuyue Xue (Snowfall In June) - 未开言思往事心中惆怅 [MP3]
4. 《陈三两》Chen Sanliang - 陈三两在大堂把话云 [MP3]
5. 《陈三两》Chen Sanliang - 家住山东在临清 [MP3]
6. 《六月雪》Liuyue Xue (Snowfall In June) – 提起了吴宫心惆怅 [MP3]

Today is Beijing opera master Yu Shuyan’s (余叔岩) 121st birthday. (Wang Peiyu is often featured in this blog, so obviously Yu Shuyan was also mentioned several times.)

Let’s celebrate with listening to some archive recordings from 1917-1937! I never forget to mention that I got these CDs from Bertrand and I highly appreciate this series. As far as Yu Shuyan is concerned, I think these are nearly half of the records left.

《战樊城》Zhan Fancheng (Battle of Fancheng) – as Wu Yun [MP3] | [MP3]

《鱼肠剑》Yu Chang Jian (Sword Hidden in the Fish) – as Wu Yun [MP3]

《李陵碑》Li Ling Bei (Suicide at the Monument) – as Yang Jiye [MP3]

《空城计》Kong Cheng Ji (Empty City Strategy) – as Zhuge Liang [MP3] | [MP3]

《洪洋洞》 Hongyang Dong (Hongyang Cave) – as Yang Yanzhao [MP3]

《一捧雪》 Yi Peng Xue (A Handful of Snow) – as Mo Cheng [MP3]

《搜孤救孤》Zhaoshi Guer (The Orphan of the Zhaos) – as Cheng Ying [MP3]

《战太平》 Zhan Taiping (Battle of Taiping) – as Hua Yun [MP3]

《八大锤》 Ba Da Chui (The Battle at Zhuxianzhen) – as Wang Zuo [MP3]

《沙桥饯别》 Sha Qiao Jianbie (Farewell Dinner at Shaqiao) - as Li Shimin [MP3]

《珠帘寨》 Zhulian Zhai (Zhulian Fort) – as Li Keyong [MP3] | [MP3]

《伐东吴》 Fa Dong Wu (Attack on Eastern Wu) – as Huang Zhong [MP3]

《乌龙院》Wulong Yuan (Black Dragon Courtyard) – as Song Jiang [MP3]

While I was browsing blogs today, I came across a very cute sound file. Although it serves only entertaining purposes, I think it’s important to save such recordings.

Beijing Opera masters Zhang Junqiu and Zhou Xinfang are entertaining their audience with the jingju version of a children’s game song, the Chinese variation of Duck, Duck, Goose. Both of them sing in their own, unique style of course.
Zhang Junqiu is announcing Zhou Xinfang at 01:18 – audience is happy. :)

→ Children’s song《丢手绢》Drop the Handkerchief  [MP3]

丢，丢，丢手绢，Lost, lost, lost the handkerchief,
轻轻地放在小朋友的后面，Gently dropped behind the back of a child.
大家不要告诉他，Don’t tell it to him,
快点快点捉住他，Hurry up, hurry up, let’s catch him!
快点快点捉住他。
快点快点捉住他。

Source: tudou.com

《京剧之星：史依弘》
Peking Opera Stars: Shi Yihong
ISBN: 9787799907925
ISRC: CNA010300210

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1. 《西施》Xi Shi (Lady Xi Shi) - 女生长在苎萝村里 [MP3]
2. 《西施》Xi Shi (Lady Xi Shi) - 多蒙尊官身光降 [MP3]
3. 《西施》Xi Shi (Lady Xi Shi) 坐春闺只觉得光阴似箭 [MP3]
4. 《西施》Xi Shi (Lady Xi Shi)  - 水殿风来秋气紧 [MP3]
5. 《西施》Xi Shi (Lady Xi Shi) 想当年苎萝村春风吹遍 [MP3]
6. 《西施》Xi Shi (Lady Xi Shi) 提起了吴宫心惆怅 [MP3]
7. 《宇宙锋》Yuzhou Feng (The Cosmic Blade) - 老爹爹发恩德将本修上 [MP3]
8. 《宇宙锋》Yuzhou Feng (The Cosmic Blade) - 我这里假意儿懒睁杏眼 [MP3]
9. Kunqu 《昭君出塞》Zhaojun Chu Sai (Wang Zhaojun Goes Beyond the Frontier) - 似海枯石烂 [MP3]

《吴凤花：越女天下白》
Yueju artist Wu Fenghua
ISBN: 9787884173679
ISRC: CNE140532400

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1. 《狸猫换太子》Limao Huan Taizi (Exchanging the Crown Prince with a Raccoon) - 肝胆裂 心悲怆 [MP3]
2. 《宝莲灯》Bao Lian Deng (Precious Lotus Lantern) - 对月思家思何深 [MP3]
3. 《吴王悲歌》Wu Wang Bei Ge (Sad Song of Wu Wang) - 一句话刺透心肺 [MP3]
4. 《李娃传》Li Wa Zhuan (Tale of courtesan Li Wa) - 打上一个莲花落¹ [MP3]
5. 《双烈记》Shuang Lie Ji - 都只为金兵入寇神州陷 [MP3]
6. A verse by Wen Tianxiang - 留取丹心照汗青² [MP3]
7. 《狸猫换太子》Limao Huan Taizi - 风卷垂柳水波腾 [MP3]
8. 《摄政王之恋》Shezhengwang Zhi Lian - 人骂我残暴成性 [MP3]
9. 《陆文龙》Liu Wenlong – 休怪文龙铁石心肠 [MP3]
10. Lu You’s 《咏梅》Yong Mei (Plum Blossom Song) [MP3]

¹ Famous Shaoxing lianhualao (莲花落), lit. “falling lotus flowers”, a folk song with a long history, sung during the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties by blind beggars and in folk theaters, accompanied by clappers. It’s also called yaoqianshu (摇钱树), “money tree” that gives coins if shaken.
About Lianhualao as a form of opera.
According to chinaculture.org, Shaoxing Lianhualao is listed as China’s Intangible Cultural heritage, and

…facing the challenges from the colorful modern cultural life, and needs urgent protection as well as development.

² 人生自古誰無死，留取丹心照汗青。- None since the advent of time have escaped death, may my loyalty forever illuminate the annals of history.

《傅希如唱腔精选》
Best of Fu Xiru
ISBN: 9787799225948
ISRC: CNE040744600

In advance: the young man has a relatively high-pitched voice.
Track 13 is Fu Xiru’s signature role, Prince Zidan (Hamlet). This performance was touring in Europe, but I failed to see it. Since its success Xiru is unofficially called jingju wangzi, “Prince of Beijing Opera”.
Most atypical piece is Track 12 as a Qi school repertoire. I think it’s nicely done. As comparison listen to the same excerpt with Chen Shaoyun [here].

If you liked it you can buy this CD here.

1. 《卖马》 Mai Ma (Qin Qiong Sells His Horse) [MP3]
2. 《乌盆记》Wu Pen Ji (Story of the Black Pot) – 老丈不必胆怕惊 [MP3]
3. 《乌盆记》Wu Pen Ji (Story of the Black Pot) – 未曾开言泪满腮 [MP3]
4. 《乌盆记》Wu Pen Ji (Story of the Black Pot) – 未曾开言泪汪汪 [MP3]
5. 《法场换子》Fachang Huan Zi (Exchanging the Child at the Execution Ground) – 恨薛刚小奴才不如禽兽 [MP3]
6. 《南阳关》Nanyang Guan (Nanyang Pass) – 恨杨广斩忠良谗臣当道 [MP3]
7. 《南阳关》Nanyang Guan (Nanyang Pass) – 老伯父把话讲差了 [MP3]
8. 《沙桥饯别》Sha Qiao Jianbie (Farewell Dinner at Sandy Bridge) – 提龙笔写牒文大唐国号 [MP3]
9. 《四郎探母》Silang Tan Mu (Silang Visits his Mother) – 杨延辉坐宫院自思自叹 [MP3]
10. 《捉放宿店》Zhuo Fang Su Dian – 一轮明月照窗下 [MP3]
11. 《将相和》Jiang Xiang He (The Reconcilation of the Premier and the General) – 辅赵邦用心机深思苦想 [MP3]
12. 《斩经堂》Zhan Jing Tang (Murder in the Oratory) – 贤公主你休要跪休要哭 [MP3]
13. 《王子复仇记》Wangzi Fuchou Ji (Vengeance of Prince Zidan) – 这躯体是存是灭难掂量 [MP3]

Lyrics:

《中国传统京剧名家名段：张君秋》
Famous Masters – Famous Excerpts of China’s Traditional Beijing Opera: Zhang Junqiu
ISBN: 9787883125082
ISRC: CNC130930400

If you liked it don’t forget to buy your copy here.
(Don’t fall for the description, it is a CD, not a DVD, just like all other pieces of this series.)

1. 《甘露寺》 Ganlu Si (Ganlu Temple) – 昔日里梁鸿配孟光 [MP3]
2. 《盗魂铃》Dao Hunling (Stealing the Spirit Bell) – 师徒们紧加鞭同把路进 [MP3]
3. 《西厢记-琴心》Xi Xiang Ji – Qin Xin (Romance of the West Chamber) – 先只说迎张郎娘把诺言来践 [MP3]
4. 《西厢记-赖婚》Xi Xiang Ji – Lai Hun (Romance of the West Chamber) – 听红娘一声请梦儿惊觉 [MP3]
5. 《拜寿算粮》Baishou Suanliang (Offering Birthday Felicitations) – 一家人华堂上摆寿宴 [MP3]
6. 《清风亭》Qing Feng Ting (Cool Breeze Pavilion) – 紧行走哪顾得路途障碍 [MP3]
7. 《缇萦救父》Ti Ying Jiu Fu (Ti Ying Saves Her Father) – 咬指尖顾不得疼痛心上 [MP3]
8. 《楚宫恨》Chu Gong Hen (Sorrow in Chu Palace) – 楚兵纷纷扎了队 [MP3]
9. 《望江亭》Wangjiang Ting (Riverside Pavilion) – 只说是杨衙内又来搅乱 [MP3]

Whoever compiled this CD, did a good job, picking some recordings that aren’t here, there and everywhere, like Track 2, 5 and 7.

Lyrics:
 

《陈少云：京剧唱腔精选》
Best of Chen Shaoyun
ISBN: 9787799423968
ISRC: CNE040736800

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1. 《打严嵩》Da Yan Song (Beating Yan Song) - 忽听万岁宣一声 [MP3]
2. 《打鱼杀家》Da Yu Sha Jia (The Fishermen’s Revenge) - 昨夜晚吃醉酒和衣而卧 [MP3]
3. 《海瑞上疏》Hai Rui Ba Guan (Hai Rui Dismissed from Office) - 海刚峰不怕死直言谏奏 [MP3]
4. 《鸿门宴》Hongmen Yan (Feast at Hongmen) - 请主公但把宽心放 [MP3]
5. 《萧何月下追韩信》Xiao He Yue Xia Zhui Han Xin (Xiao He Chasing Han Xin Under the Moonlight) - 我主爷起义在芒砀 [MP3]
6. 《萧何月下追韩信》Xiao He Yue Xia Zhui Han Xin (Xiao He Chasing Han Xin Under the Moonlight) - 是三生有幸 [MP3]
7. 《徐策跑城-》Xu Ce Pao Cheng (Xu Ce Running to the City Walls) - 忽听家院报一信 [MP3]
8. 《三娘教子》San Niang Jiao Zi (How the Third Wife Was Teaching the Son) - 小东人下学归闯下什么祸 [MP3]
9. 《逍遥津 》Xiaoyaojin (Xiaoyao Ford) - 父子们在宫中伤心落泪 [MP3]
10. 《宰相刘罗锅》Zaixiang Liu Luoguo (Prime Minister Humpbacked Liu) - 一支笔权作了十万铁甲 [MP3]
11. 《斩经堂》Zhan Jing Tang (Murder in the Oratory) - 从空降下无情剑 [MP3]
12. 《斩经堂》Zhan Jing Tang (Murder in the Oratory) - 贤公主休要跪休要哭 [MP3]
13. 《宋世杰》Song Shijie - 上写田伦顿首拜 [MP3]
14. 《狸猫换太子》Limao Huan Taizi (Exchanging the Crown Prince with a Raccoon)¹ - 我的心中忿恨 [MP3]
15. 《文天祥》Wen Tianxiang - 自古来有几辈忠臣良将 [MP3]
16. 《描容上路》Miao Rong Shang Lu (On the Road With the Portrait) - 叫一声五娘且慢行 [MP3]

《京剧张建国奚派唱腔专辑》
Zhang Jianguo – Xi school arias
ISBN: ?

If you don’t prefer Yu Kuizhi’s style, you’ll probably like this album of Zhang Jianguo. This CD isn’t in stock anywhere anymore.
(If you have time for only one, pick Track 15.)

1. 《洪羊洞》 Hong Yang Dong (Hongyang Cave) – 为国家哪何曾半日闲空 [MP3]
2. 《洪羊洞》 Hong Yang Dong (Hongyang Cave) – 叹杨家投宋主心血用尽 [MP3]
3. 《洪羊洞》 Hong Yang Dong (Hongyang Cave) – 自那日朝罢归安然睡定 [MP3]
4. 《将相和》Jiang Xiang He (Reconciliation of the General and the Prime Minister) –封首相老将军难平怒气 [MP3]
5. 《将相和》Jiang Xiang He (Reconciliation of the General and the Prime Minister) –说明了衷肠话你要仔细揣测 [MP3]
6. 《白帝城》 Baidi Cheng (Baidi Town) – 实指望下江东把东吴灭尽 [MP3]
7. 《白帝城》 Baidi Cheng (Baidi Town) – 写遗诏不由孤我的珠泪滚滚 [MP3]
8. 《击鼓骂曹》 Ji Gu Ma Cao (Beating the Drum to Scold Cao Cao) – 平生志气运未通 [MP3]
9. 《击鼓骂曹》 Ji Gu Ma Cao (Beating the Drum to Scold Cao Cao) – 丞相委用恩非小 [MP3]
10. 《击鼓骂曹》 Ji Gu Ma Cao (Beating the Drum to Scold Cao Cao) – 列公大人齐来劝我 [MP3]
11. 《击鼓骂曹》 Ji Gu Ma Cao (Beating the Drum to Scold Cao Cao) – 未曾开言我的心头恨 [MP3]
12. 《将相和》Jiang Xiang He (Reconciliation of the General and the Prime Minister) – 奉王旨意秦国往 [MP3]
13. 《范进中举》Fan Jin Zhongju (Fan Jin passes the provincial level imperial exam) – 周学道他待我的恩同再造 [MP3]
14. 《武家坡》Wujia Po (The Wujia Slope) – 提起当年泪不干 [MP3]
15. 《珠帘寨》Zhulian Zhai (Zhulian Fortress) – 太保传令把队收 [MP3]
16. 《四郎探母》Silang Tan Mu (Silang Visits His Mother) – 未开言不由人泪流满面 [MP3]

My fiancé is a hardcore fan of J. S. Bach. Lately he discovered Thomas Quasthoff, and hunted on YouTube for him. His PC and mine are in the same room, so one of us always has to listen to his own music with headphones, but somehow this time we both wanted to use speakers, what resulted in a horrific Thomas Quasthoff – Yu Kuizhi duet. I told him to close YouTube, but he insisted that better I shut down my “YuTube”.

《于魁智：老生唱腔专辑》
Yu Kuizhi’s 10 CD edition
ISBN: 9787799716299
ISRC: CNA120431100

Pretty quality, mostly. CD9-10 is jinghu music by Zhao Jianhua but I was lazy to upload those. Great stuff though for karaoke.

If you liked it don’t forget to buy your copy here.

1. 《文昭关》Wenzhao Guan (Wenzhao Mountain Pass) - 一轮明月照窗前 (Wu Yuan) [MP3]
2. 《打渔杀家》Da Yu Sha Jia (The Fishermen’s Revenge) - 昨夜晚吃醉酒和衣而卧 (Xiao En) [MP3]
3. 《碰碑》Peng Bei (~Suicide by hitting one’s head against the stone tablet) - 金乌坠玉兔升黄昏时候 (Yang Jiye) [MP3]
4. 《碰碑》Peng Bei - 叹杨家秉忠心大宋扶保 (Yang Jiye) [MP3]
5. 《打棍出箱》Da Gun Chu Xiang (Breaking the box open) - 我本是一穷儒太烈性 (Fan Zhongyu) [MP3]
6. 《清官册》Qingguan Ce (List of Incorrupt Officials) - 接过了夫人酒一樽 (Kou Zhun) [MP3]
7. 《清官册》Qingguan Ce (List of Incorrupt Officials) - 一轮明月早东升 (Kou Zhun) [MP3]

CD2

1. 《空城计》Kong Cheng Ji (Empty City Ruse) – 我本是卧龙岗散淡的人 (Zhuge Liang) [MP3]
2. 《空城计》Kong Cheng Ji (Empty City Ruse) – 我正在城楼观山景 (Zhuge Liang) [MP3]
3. 《大保国》Da Bao Guo (Protecting the Nation) – 臣不奏前三皇后代五帝 (Yang Bo) [MP3]
4. 《大保国》Da Bao Guo (Protecting the Nation) – 汉高皇路过芒砀山 (Yang Bo) [MP3]
5. 《大保国》Da Bao Guo (Protecting the Nation) – 赤须火龙从天降 (Yang Bo) [MP3]
6. 《二进宫》Er Jin Gong (Revisiting the Palace) – 千岁爷进寒宫休要慌忙 (Yang Bo) [MP3]
7. 《二进宫》Er Jin Gong (Revisiting the Palace) – 怀抱着幼主爷把国执掌 (Yang Bo) [MP3]
8. 《武家坡》Wu Jia Po (The Wujia Slope) – 一马离了西凉界 (Xue Pinggui) [MP3]
9. 《武家坡》Wu Jia Po (The Wujia Slope) – 那苏龙魏虎为媒证 (Xue Pinggui) [MP3]
10. 《武家坡》Wu Jia Po (The Wujia Slope) – 提起当年泪不干 (Xue Pinggui) [MP3]
11. 《大登殿》Da Deng Dian (Coming to the Throne/Great Enthronement) – 龙凤阁内把衣换 (Xue Pinggui) [MP3]

CD3

CD6

1. 《打侄上坟》Da Zhi Shangfen (~Beating the nephew to take care of his parents’ tomb) – 张公道三十五六子有靠 (Chen Boyu) [MP3]
2. 《三家店》Sanjia Dian (Sanjia Inn) – 将身儿来至在大街口 (Qin Qiong) [MP3]
3. 《三家店》Sanjia Dian (Sanjia Inn) – 三家店中上了刑 (Qin Qiong) [MP3]
4. 《三家店》Sanjia Dian (Sanjia Inn) – 未曾修书暗思想 (Qin Qiong) [MP3]
5. 《上天台》Shang Tian Tai ( Up to the Heavenly Terrace ) - 金钟响玉鼓催王登九重 (Liu Xiu) [MP3]
6. 《上天台》Shang Tian Tai ( Up to the Heavenly Terrace ) – 铫皇兄休得要告职归林 (Liu Xiu) [MP3]
7. 《上天台》Shang Tian Tai ( Up to the Heavenly Terrace ) – 王离了龙书案好言奉敬 (Liu Xiu) [MP3]
8. 《响马传》Xiang Ma Zhuan () – 当年结拜二贤庄 (Qin Qiong) [MP3]
9. 《将相和》Jiang Xiang He (Reconciliation of the General and the Prime Minister) – 奉王旨意到秦邦 (Ling Xiangru) [MP3]
10. 《将相和》Jiang Xiang He (Reconciliation of the General and the Prime Minister) – 扶赵邦用心机深思苦想 (Ling Xiangru) [MP3]
11. 《将相和》Jiang Xiang He (Reconciliation of the General and the Prime Minister) – 见此情不由人伤心泪降 (Ling Xiangru) [MP3]
12. 《白毛女》Bai Mao Nü (The White Haired Girl) – 紧皱的眉头得舒展 (Yang Bailao) [MP3]
13. 《白毛女》Bai Mao Nü (The White Haired Girl) – 见喜儿沉沉睡得稳 (Yang Bailao) [MP3]
14. 《箭杆河边》Jian Gan He Bian (Jiangan Riverside) – 赖子啊，你要好好想一想 (Tong Qingkui) [MP3]

CD7

1. 《王佐断臂》Wang Zuo Duan Bi (Wang Zuo’s arm cut off) - 听谯楼打初更玉兔东上 (Wang Zuo) [MP3]
2. 《王佐断臂》Wang Zuo Duan Bi (Wang Zuo’s arm cut off) - 怎能够今夜晚番营来进 (Wang Zuo) [MP3]
3. 《王佐断臂》Wang Zuo Duan Bi (Wang Zuo’s arm cut off) - 汉室中卫律声名不正 (Wang Zuo) [MP3]
4. 《满江红》Man Jiang Hong - 岳某心中明如电 (Yue Fei) [MP3]
5. 《满江红》Man Jiang Hong - 割地输金做儿臣 (Yue Fei) [MP3]
6. 《野猪林》Yezhu Lin (Wildboar Forest) - 四月晴和微风暖 (Lin Chong) [MP3]
7. 《野猪林》Yezhu Lin (Wildboar Forest) - 八十棍打得我冲天愤恨 (Lin Chong) [MP3]
8. 《野猪林》Yezhu Lin (Wildboar Forest) - 见儿夫不由我珠泪垂掉 (Lin Chong) [MP3]
9. 《野猪林》Yezhu Lin (Wildboar Forest) - 一路上无情棍实难再忍 (Lin Chong) [MP3]
10. 《野猪林》Yezhu Lin (Wildboar Forest) - 大雪飘扑人面 (Lin Chong) [MP3]

CD8

1. 《弹剑记》Tan Jian Ji - 落魄江湖十五载 (Feng Xuan) [MP3]
2. 《弹剑记》Tan Jian Ji - 窗棂外落叶飘凄风阵阵 (Feng Xuan) [MP3]
3. 《弹剑记》Tan Jian Ji - 说什么感又愧见识浅短 (Feng Xuan) [MP3]
4. 《弹剑记》Tan Jian Ji - 孟尝君盖世英才称贤相 (Feng Xuan) [MP3]
5. 《兵圣孙武》Bing Sheng Sun Wu (Military Sage Sun Wu) - 窃钩者盗 (Sun Wu) [MP3]
6. 《兵圣孙武》Bing Sheng Sun Wu (Military Sage Sun Wu) -把酒临风观沧海 (Sun Wu) [MP3]
7. 《兵圣孙武》Bing Sheng Sun Wu (Military Sage Sun Wu) - 动干戈攻其不备郢都破 (Sun Wu) [MP3]
8. 《兵圣孙武》Bing Sheng Sun Wu (Military Sage Sun Wu) - 数月来心血付一炬 (Sun Wu) [MP3]
9. 《兵圣孙武》Bing Sheng Sun Wu (Military Sage Sun Wu) - 斑斓竹简 (Sun Wu) [MP3]
10. 《兵圣孙武》Bing Sheng Sun Wu (Military Sage Sun Wu) - 自古多情伤离别 (Sun Wu) [MP3]

w/ Li Shengsu, Guo Yaoyao, Meng Guanglu and Yang Chi if more are involved