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Classic Opera Performance of Sino French Friendship (Deep Observation)

2024-02-05   

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, as well as the China France Cultural Tourism Year. From January 25th to 28th, the opera "Romeo and Juliet" produced by the National Theatre of China and performed by artists from multiple countries including China, France, Germany, and Italy was performed in Beijing, marking the beginning of the 60th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between China and France. It also became the first large-scale event of the Sino French Cultural Tourism Year in Beijing. Chinese and foreign artists have jointly presented a splendid and unparalleled French opera feast to the audience, as well as a special gift for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. This article is accompanied by a stage photo of the opera Romeo and Juliet. The French opera masterpiece Romeo and Juliet, performed in Beijing by the National Theatre, is widely recognized as a classic work in the history of world literature. It has been adapted into various genres of works countless times, such as symphonies, ballet, movies, and television works. The representative opera work of French composer Cournot, Romeo and Juliet, is one of many artistic masterpieces. Cournot was an outstanding representative of the French opera school in the mid to late 19th century, and also the founder and founder of French lyrical opera. He premiered his work "Romeo and Juliet" in 1867, known for his delicate and lyrical music, and is hailed as a model of French lyrical opera. In 2018, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Gu ñ o's birth, the National Theatre version of Romeo and Juliet premiered. In 2024, on the special year of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, the National Theatre once again brought the French opera "Romeo and Juliet" to the stage. "Tonight, we gather at one of the most representative places of creativity and closeness in Franco China relations - the National Theatre of China. This theater, which embodies the crystallization of French and Chinese architectural art, was jointly designed by teams from both countries. It is not only a symbol of our cooperation, but also a symbolic arrangement." After watching the opera "Romeo and Juliet" on the evening of January 25th, French Ambassador to China, Bai Yutang, said. In this work tailored for the National Theatre, Italian director Stefano Poda has taken on multiple roles including directing, stage design, costume design, lighting design, choreography, etc. His avant-garde and highly symbolic stage design style has left a strong impression on the audience. Boda stated that "Romeo and Juliet" is an important French opera work, and at the time of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and China and the 2024 Franco China Cultural Tourism Year, he hopes to use this work to enable artistic exchanges to cross national borders and touch people's hearts. Chinese conductor Xu Zhong, who is in charge of this performance, is very pleased to collaborate with Boda. Xu Zhong greatly appreciated Gu ñ o's masterpiece of lyrical opera "Romeo and Juliet". In his view, French music is colorful and emphasizes the coordination of language and writing. The ups and downs of music in French opera, as the plot progresses, can particularly immerse the audience in it. Chinese and foreign artists work together to portray Boda, who excels in exploring multi-level balance between classical and modern elements. In this version of Romeo and Juliet, time and place are intentionally blurred, creating classic scenes from a modern perspective. On stage, curves are everywhere,

Edit:YiJing Responsible editor:LiYi

Source:people.com.cn

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