Beijing, November 19 (Reporter Ying Ni) - In the classic melody of Beethoven's popular "Symphony No. 9 in D minor", the annual grand symphonic ballet "Ode to Joy · Sparkling Sea of Stars" by the Central Ballet Troupe was performed on the evening of the 17th. As a national key support project celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Tianqiao Theater, the 6th China International Ballet Season officially opened at the Tianqiao Theater, and the season will continue until January 6, 2024. In the past two months, audiences who love ballet art will be able to enjoy classic art works performed by renowned ballet troupes and masters around the world. The carefully selected ten major plays and twenty-three performances will present a beautiful and romantic ballet feast for the vast audience. A stills of the annual symphonic ballet "Ode to Joy: Sparkling Starry Sea" by the Central Ballet Troupe. The idea behind the symphonic ballet "Ode to Joy: The Sparkling Sea of Stars" performed by the Central Ballet on the evening of the 17th is born against the backdrop of the world's longing for peace, longing for beauty, and working together towards the future. The curtain opens, and a curved line at the back of the stage lights up like a horizon in the morning. The lights gradually brighten up like the rising sun reflecting the red sky. The dancers seem to have come from ancient times, fighting in the natural environment, igniting the seeds of civilization on Earth... The work creates a "classical and modern" atmosphere from the beginning, making the audience feel like they are in a space filled with music. A stills of the annual symphonic ballet "Ode to Joy: Sparkling Starry Sea" by the Central Ballet Troupe. The artwork provided by the Central Ballet interprets the era theme of a community with a shared future for mankind through the abstract poetic presentation of four movements based on the concept of "harmony and joy". The lead actors of Zhongba, including Qiu Yunting and Ma Xiaodong, and the main actors Xu Yan and Sun Ruichen, respectively lead in different movements. The actors transform into moving notes, providing an imaginative visual presentation of the music. Feng Ying, the head of the Chinese ballet troupe and artistic director, stated that under Beethoven's classic melody, ballet, symphony, solo, and choir intertwine grand and magnificent themes on stage. The participation of over 220 actors is one of the most powerful performances of the troupe since its establishment, allowing the audience to appreciate the charm of "hearing dance and seeing music". Still photo of Anna Karenina from the Ivman Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia. After the opening ceremony of the Tianqiao Theater, the 6th China International Ballet Season will also welcome artists from renowned Chinese and foreign troupes such as the St. Petersburg Eifmann Ballet of Russia, the Stuttgart Ballet of Germany, and the National Youth Ballet of Germany. On the 10th anniversary of the China International Ballet Performance Season, they will gather together to compete on the same stage and showcase classic works of different styles and genres. After the opening ceremony performance, the artists of China Ballet will also bring a series of performances, including George Balanchin's classic symphonic ballet "Jewelry", John Neumer's contemporary ballet masterpiece "The Little Mermaid", the Chinese version of "The Nutcracker" and "Chinese New Year". A still photo of the Ivman Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia's "Ipgeni Onegin". Four years have passed since the Tianqiao Theater provided pictures, and the world-renowned St. Petersburg Ivman Ballet of Russia has made a significant comeback, adapted from Tolstoy