According to the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, former Shanghai Symphony Orchestra double bass player Zheng Deren, passed away at 3:11 am on November 7. He was 101 years old.
He is the first generation of double bass players in China
Zheng Deren was born in Shanghai in January 1923. In 1943, he was admitted to the "National Music College", the predecessor of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and studied double bass with Russian professor Shefu Shifu. joined the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's predecessor, the Bureau of Industry and Commerce Orchestra, in 1946 and became the band's first Chinese double bass player , and later became the vocal principal until his retirement in 1991.
In addition to playing the double bass, during his tenure, Zheng Deren also composed dozens of works such as "Torch Festival", "Dance of the Yi Nationality", "Tea Lamp Picking" and "Jiangnan Good Scenery". These works were frequently performed at the orchestra's concerts that year and were recorded and published by the Shanghai Record Company.
He has personally experienced the rise and development of jazz and light music in China. His life can be called a history of the development of Shanghai jazz.. The jazz versions of "Rose Rose" and "Tuberose" adapted by Zheng Deren have made these old Shanghai songs known to more people.
Zheng Deren was friends with many celebrities.
Zheng Deren joined the Paramount Jimmy King Band in 1947, which was the first Chinese jazz band in Shanghai.
Paramount, Zhang Xueliang often patronizes, Xu Zhimo is a regular visitor, The engagement ceremony of Chen Xiangmei and the American Flying Tiger General Chennault was held here, Chaplin and his wife visited Shanghai I also came here to dance. "I am very good friends with Zhou Xuan, Zhang Lu, Wu Yingyin, etc., and sometimes we drink coffee and dance together. Their lives are very simple, not flashy and extravagant as rumored by the outside world."
Zhou Xuan is from Shanghai The "golden voice" known to everyone in Shanghai Beach was one of the top seven singing stars in Shanghai together with Bai Hong, Wu Yingyin and other famous actors when he was popular. Zhou Xuan is a milestone in the history of Chinese film. She is known as a legendary goddess and one of the most dazzling stars in Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s.
After the reform and opening up, the general manager of the Peace Hotel invited Zheng Deren to perform at the Peace Hotel. Zheng Deren led a group of musicians over fifty to form the Shanghai Senior Jazz Band . They started playing jazz in the small auditorium of Jinjiang Hotel, and later went to Heping The hotel's small bar.
On January 19, 2022, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra held a 100th birthday concert for Zheng Deren. He appeared in high spirits wearing crisp trousers and shiny leather shoes.
The world of peaches and plums:
He has students in many music circles at home and abroad
As the "veteran" of double bass education in China, Zheng Deren is even more popular , at home and even in the world. Many orchestras have their students; the oldest student, Hong Youlong, is 94 years old. From 1952, Hong Youlong was assigned by the Shanghai Experimental Opera House to learn double bass from Zheng Deren, becoming Zheng Deren's first double bass student after the founding of New China."I first learned how to play bass from Mr. Zheng, and then I often watched him write scores. I was very envious. Under his inspiration, I also learned orchestration. will be of great help to my future performances. . "Hong Youlong recalled that year.
Zheng Deren’s daughter Zheng Xuemei said that her father influenced her life. When I was a child, there were many musical instruments at home. I learned cello from my father, and my sister played the violin. The whole family was immersed in the world of music and felt rich inside. Later, Zheng Xuemei became a teacher at Xinghai Conservatory of Music, teaching piano and harp. "My father also changed many violin works into double bass versions, bringing this corner instrument to the center of the stage."
Deeply mourning this lifelong lover of music, dedicated to The old man of music ——Zheng Deren!
Source: Xinmin Evening News Comprehensive News Workshop, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, The Paper, Shangguan News
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According to the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, former Shanghai Symphony Orchestra double bass player Zheng Deren, passed away at 3:11 am on November 7. He was 101 years old.
He is the first generation of double bass players in China
Zheng Deren was born in Shanghai in January 1923. In 1943, he was admitted to the "National Music College", the predecessor of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and studied double bass with Russian professor Shefu Shifu. joined the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's predecessor, the Bureau of Industry and Commerce Orchestra, in 1946 and became the band's first Chinese double bass player , and later became the vocal principal until his retirement in 1991.
In addition to playing the double bass, during his tenure, Zheng Deren also composed dozens of works such as "Torch Festival", "Dance of the Yi Nationality", "Tea Lamp Picking" and "Jiangnan Good Scenery". These works were frequently performed at the orchestra's concerts that year and were recorded and published by the Shanghai Record Company.
He has personally experienced the rise and development of jazz and light music in China. His life can be called a history of the development of Shanghai jazz.. The jazz versions of "Rose Rose" and "Tuberose" adapted by Zheng Deren have made these old Shanghai songs known to more people.
Zheng Deren was friends with many celebrities.
Zheng Deren joined the Paramount Jimmy King Band in 1947, which was the first Chinese jazz band in Shanghai.
Paramount, Zhang Xueliang often patronizes, Xu Zhimo is a regular visitor, The engagement ceremony of Chen Xiangmei and the American Flying Tiger General Chennault was held here, Chaplin and his wife visited Shanghai I also came here to dance. "I am very good friends with Zhou Xuan, Zhang Lu, Wu Yingyin, etc., and sometimes we drink coffee and dance together. Their lives are very simple, not flashy and extravagant as rumored by the outside world."
Zhou Xuan is from Shanghai The "golden voice" known to everyone in Shanghai Beach was one of the top seven singing stars in Shanghai together with Bai Hong, Wu Yingyin and other famous actors when he was popular. Zhou Xuan is a milestone in the history of Chinese film. She is known as a legendary goddess and one of the most dazzling stars in Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s.
After the reform and opening up, the general manager of the Peace Hotel invited Zheng Deren to perform at the Peace Hotel. Zheng Deren led a group of musicians over fifty to form the Shanghai Senior Jazz Band . They started playing jazz in the small auditorium of Jinjiang Hotel, and later went to Heping The hotel's small bar.
On January 19, 2022, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra held a 100th birthday concert for Zheng Deren. He appeared in high spirits wearing crisp trousers and shiny leather shoes.
The world of peaches and plums:
He has students in many music circles at home and abroad
As the "veteran" of double bass education in China, Zheng Deren is even more popular , at home and even in the world. Many orchestras have their students; the oldest student, Hong Youlong, is 94 years old. From 1952, Hong Youlong was assigned by the Shanghai Experimental Opera House to learn double bass from Zheng Deren, becoming Zheng Deren's first double bass student after the founding of New China."I first learned how to play bass from Mr. Zheng, and then I often watched him write scores. I was very envious. Under his inspiration, I also learned orchestration. will be of great help to my future performances. . "Hong Youlong recalled that year.
Zheng Deren’s daughter Zheng Xuemei said that her father influenced her life. When I was a child, there were many musical instruments at home. I learned cello from my father, and my sister played the violin. The whole family was immersed in the world of music and felt rich inside. Later, Zheng Xuemei became a teacher at Xinghai Conservatory of Music, teaching piano and harp. "My father also changed many violin works into double bass versions, bringing this corner instrument to the center of the stage."
Deeply mourning this lifelong lover of music, dedicated to The old man of music ——Zheng Deren!
Source: Xinmin Evening News Comprehensive News Workshop, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, The Paper, Shangguan News
Channel for reporting and rights protection: Download the "Morning Video" client from the application market and search "Help" for one-click access; or add reporting customer service on WeChat: xxcbcsp; or call the hotline 0731-85571188. If you need content cooperation, please call the government and enterprise service desk at 19176699651.
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