Photo courtesy of the Central Ballet of the performance posters of the three dramas
China News Service, Beijing, June 8 (Reporter Ying Ni) As the first round of “Chinese Ballet Performance Season” after the resumption of performances, the National Ballet of China announced that it will present three major plays at the National Grand Theater in June – the realistic work “The Ballet of China”. Dunhuang”, the classic drama ballet “Onegin” and the romantic ballet masterpiece “Giselle”.
“Dunhuang” overcomes difficulties and makes civilization shine again
The dance drama “Dunhuang” is based on the deeds of the first generation of inheritors dedicated to the protection and research of Dunhuang art, showing the great feat of young cultural relic workers overcoming many difficulties to protect cultural heritage. The work tells the story of the desert and youth, belief and inheritance behind the Dunhuang murals, and through the emotional entanglement between a pair of lovers who are also obsessed with Dunhuang art, it shows the thousand-year civilization and the Gobi desert. The “Dunhuang Great Love” that adheres to ideals and is willing to sacrifice deeply sings the “Dunhuang people” from generation to generation who have dedicated their wisdom, hard work, and even precious lives to Dunhuang civilization.
The dance drama “Dunhuang” not only praised the great cultural relic workers, but also “resurrected” the splendid and splendid cultural relics with unique artistic techniques. Dunhuang frescoes creatively combine the pointe dance of Western ballet with the characters in Dunhuang frescoes, bringing breathtaking stage spectacles and inserting the wings of the age for the ancient oriental civilization to soar on the world stage.
“Onegin” breaks through self and makes life gorgeous
The ballet “Onegin” is adapted from the verse novel of the same name by the great Russian writer Pushkin, choreographed by the “dramatic ballet” master John Cranko, and selected Tchaikovsky’s music as the soundtrack. The halo of the master makes this classic dance drama star-studded. The work reflects the social life of Russia in the 1820s. The arrogant and cynical aristocratic young Onegin coldly rejected the love of the innocent country girl Tatyana, but only when they meet again many years later will know the true love. , but Dagiana had already become a Duchess. After a fierce emotional struggle, Dagiana resolutely rejected Onegin…
This dance drama breaks the stylized form of expression of classical ballet, so that every dance movement serves to shape the character and express the heart. Through the silent dance, the complex heart and emotion in the character’s growth process are skillfully described layer by layer. , which sublimates the visual beauty of dance to the deep shock of the soul, which is also a double test for the dance and acting skills of the actors. At the end of December 2021, China National Ballet will perform the play again, which has caused a hot scene that is hard to find. In response to the strong request of the audience, China Ballet specially arranged this round of performances to give back to the audience who love ballet and drama.
“Giselle” love and forgiveness elevate the soul
The masterpiece “Giselle” in the romantic period has always been one of the most iconic repertoires on the ballet stage. Its light and romantic dance posture, beautiful and beautiful melody, unique shape, and legendary love story have all made it a one of a kind. It is a unique work in the history of ballet art, and it is also the “touchstone” of a dance company’s artistic level.
As a repertoire of the Chinese Ballet’s repertoire, “Giselle” has been widely praised both inside and outside the industry for its “world-class standard”. The scene also showed the good strength of the overall team of Chinese Bazaar, bringing the audience a pleasing and soul-shaking artistic enjoyment.
It is reported that all three works will be staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. “Dunhuang” will be performed on June 9-10, “Onegin” will be performed on June 13-14, and the finale “Giselle” will be performed on June 18-19. (Finish)