《长征组歌》作为中国合唱史上具有里程碑意义的作品,创作于1964年10月,首演于1965年8月,迄今已40余年了。正值中国工农红军长征胜利70周年之际,回顾周恩来关怀《长征组歌》创作、演出的经历,有着特别的意义。1965年是中央红军长征胜利30周年,全军各部队准备筹办主题纪念活动。1964年9月至11月,时任总政治部主任的肖华,利用在杭州治 As a landmark piece in the history of Chinese chorus, the “Long March Song” was created in October 1964 and premiered in August 1965. It has been more than 40 years. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Long March of the Red Army of Chinese Workers and Peasants, it is of special significance to review Zhou Enlai's care for the writing and performance of the “Long March Group Song.” In 1965, the 30th anniversary of the victory of the Long March of the Central Red Army, all units of the armed forces prepared to organize thematic commemorative activities. From September to November 1964, Xiao Hua, then director of the General Political Department, used the rule in Hangzhou