In a rare behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal scene of the opera “Marco Polo,” director Shi Jingfu revealed the intricate blend of Eastern and Western elements that make up the opera’s storyline. As the 21 Economic Network’s 21st Century Economic Report carefully observed, the upcoming 4.0 version of this opera masterpiece is set to open up the West’s imagination of the East like never before.
The opera, commissioned by the Guangzhou Opera House, is set to debut tomorrow as part of the opera house’s 14th-anniversary celebration. Titled “Co. Polo,” the opera has been in the works for some time, and according to Li Jiahao, founder and chairman of the Italian Yallenger Cultural and Art Foundation, it promises to be a performance like no other.
“The ancient Silk Road has evolved from a trade route to the ‘One Belt, One Road’ that includes cooperation in many fields,” Li Jiahao explained to 21 Economic Network. “Initiative, singing ‘Marco Polo’ in Chinese is a historic innovation that will surely captivate audiences.”
As the cast and crew put the finishing touches on their performance, anticipation is building for what promises to be a truly remarkable night at the Guangzhou Opera House. With elements of both East and West coming together in harmony, “Marco Polo” is shaping up to be a cultural milestone that will leave a lasting impact on all who experience it.