The Chinese ballet classic "Red Detachment of Women" has been published for more than 50 years, and its artistic charm, creativity, vitality and appeal have inspired countless people. It shows the world the unique charm of the Chinese nation's indomitable spirit of struggle, but also blooms a unique charm of the flower of Chinese national ballet art; it is a model of the successful integration of culture and art in the East and the West, and it is also a milestone in the history of Chinese ballet creation; it is the pride of Chinese ballet, and now it has become a banner passed down from generation to generation by the National Ballet of China.
From January 19th to 20th, the National Ballet of China will perform the ballet classic "Red Detachment of Women" at the Guangzhou Opera House.
Stills from the National Ballet of China's "Red Detachment of Women"
The story takes place on Hainan Island in China in the 1930s. The dance drama tells the story of Qionghua, a young mane who escaped from the bully Nanba Tianfu, with the help of Hong Changqing, a representative of the Red Army Party, and his comrades-in-arms, and after the test of the battle of blood and fire, gradually transformed from a bitter and vengeful rural mane into a staunch revolutionary fighter, vividly depicting a magnificent picture of the strong and indomitable revolutionary spirit of Chinese women.
Prologue Night - The earthen prison of the bully landlord Nan Batian
Qionghua, the daughter of a poor peasant, was tied and hung on a pillar, and the fourth elder of the dog's legs was ordered to sell her. Qionghua was full of hatred, kicked down the fourth elder, and fled with her life.
The first night is dark coconut groves
Soon after Qionghua escaped from the bandit's nest, she was caught by the evil slaves who were chasing her, and was beaten so badly that she passed out. When the rainstorm poured down, Nanba Tianqionghua was dead, so he and the slaves rushed away. Hong Changqing, a cadre of the Red Army, and Xiao Pang, a messenger, disguised themselves as reconnaissance, passed through the coconut grove, rescued Qionghua, and after asking about her life, guided Qionghua to defect to the red zone.
Morning a few days after the second session – Red Base Square
The sky is clear, the bunting flag is flying, and the military and the people jointly celebrate the establishment of the Red Women's Army Company.
Qionghua rushed to the venue with great hardship and was warmly welcomed and cared for. She angrily accused Nan Batian of heinous crimes, provoking the anger of the military and the people. Hong Changqing, the representative of the Niangzi Army Party, educated the vast number of soldiers and civilians with Qionghua's generational resentment. Qionghua immediately joined the Girl Scout Army and was given a gun by the company commander.
The third twilight - the courtyard of Nan Batian
Taking advantage of the birthday of Nanba Tian, Hong Changqing disguised himself as a returned overseas Chinese giant businessman, went deep into the tiger's den, agreed to fire a gun at midnight, and cooperated with the Niangzi Army to annihilate the Southern Thieves. At night, Qionghua quietly entered the bandit's nest to contact Xiao Pang. At the sight of Nan Batian, Qionghua could not suppress her anger and opened fire without authorization, exposing the battle signal prematurely. Nan Batian was able to abscond from the cave, Hong Changqing was firm and decisive, calmly commanded, and attacked the bandits' nest with his comrades-in-arms, the Red Army opened a warehouse to distribute grain, and the poor villagers celebrated liberation, a jubilant scene. Qionghua violated discipline and disrupted the combat deployment, and Hong Changqing gave her a long-winded persuasion.
The fourth early morning - the Camp of the Red Army
Hong Changqing gave political lessons to the Girl Scout Army and taught the soldiers to strengthen organizational discipline. After Hong Changqing's teachings, Qionghua suddenly became enlightened and determined to fight for the liberation of the people of the whole country. The villagers picked lychees, weaved buckets to comfort the Red Army, and united the military and the people as a family.
Suddenly receiving orders, the sound of artillery was heard, and the southern bandits had invaded the liberated areas. The soldiers and stretcher teams bid farewell to their loved ones and embarked on the journey with confidence in victory.
Before dawn of the fifth game - Yamaguchi Position
In order to annihilate the enemy's support, the main force of the Red Army quickly shifted and inserted itself into the rear of the enemy army. Hong Changqing led the blocking platoon of fighters, guarded the mountain pass, fought bravely, and blocked the enemy. After the mission was completed, Evergreen covered his comrades to withdraw from the position, but unfortunately he was seriously wounded and was captured in a coma. After Hong Changqing woke up, he stood up resolutely and glared at the bandits.
The main force of the Red Army marched forward courageously and pursued the bandit army in a situation of overwhelming the sea.
The sixth twilight - the backyard of Nan Batian
The main force of the Red Army was victorious step by step, and gradually forced into the old lair of the southern thieves. Nan BaTian, terrified, dying and struggling, vainly trying to force Hong Changqing to surrender. Hong Changqing angrily rebuked the Southern Thief and flatly refused, and his righteousness was awe-inspiring, heroic and righteous, showing his fearless heroism.
After several hardships, the Red Army liberated the Coconut Grove Village and annihilated Nan Batian. Qionghua took over the post of party representative, the broad masses joined the Red Army one after another, and the song of battle resounded through the clouds.
Forward, Forward, Victory Forward!
The National Ballet of China (also known as the National Ballet of China) was founded in December 1959. The cast and crew are all gathered by the first-class artistic talents cultivated by professional colleges and universities, and the troupe has continuously absorbed the strengths of different genres and styles on the solid foundation of the Russian School, and has created a large number of world classic masterpieces such as "Swan Lake", "Don Quixote", "Giselle", "Carmen", "Onegin", "Firebird", "Little Mermaid", "Maihime", "Cinderella", "Jewelry" and so on, and created a large number of world classic masterpieces such as "Red Detachment of Women", "Blessing", "Yellow River", "Big Red Lantern Hanging High", "Peony Pavilion", "New Year's Day", "Crane Soul", "Dunhuang", "Dunhuang" A large number of fine works with distinctive national characteristics, such as "Nine Colored Deer", have successfully explored a path for the development and creation of Chinese ballet art that perfectly integrates classical and modern, national and world.
【Performance Information】
2022 New Year's Season
National Ballet of China Ballet "Red Detachment of Women"
Performance time: 2022.01.19-20 (Wed-Thu) 19:30
Venue: Opera Hall of Guangzhou Opera House
Duration: 120 minutes (including 20 minutes of intermission)
Nandu reporter Zhu Rongting intern Tan Wanying