The Paper's reporter Liao Yang
17.17 million viewers watched - From March 30 to April 8, the Shanghai Grand Theatre online streaming brand "Tour Station Zero" returned to the first round of broadcasting for a limited time, and received such an excellent report card.
From the Royal Ballet and the British National Ballet's "Sleeping Beauty", "Alice in Wonderland" and "Giselle", to the SouthBank Theatrical version of the musical "The Past Five Years", the "Frank Wildhorn and His Friends" musical concert, the London Grand Theatre performance highlight "Greetings from London", to the original short film "China Has Drama" focusing on the development of the Yangtze River Delta performing arts... "Tour Station Zero" triggered a carnival on various social media, receiving shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Luoyang, Harbin and other national audiences praised.
Art up to move forward, art to keep Shanghai! In response to the audience's eager demand for high-quality performing arts content, from April 15 to April 25, the second round of the "Tour Zero Station" will meet the audience online again.
The Shanghai Grand Theatre has selected high-quality stage scenes at home and abroad, including the opera "La Traviata" produced by the Royal Opera House, the modern ballet "The Story of Winter" by the Royal Ballet, the modern dance "Golden Hour", "Medusa" and "Flight Mode", as well as the modern ballet "Baranovsky: 1984" by the British Northern Ballet.
At the same time, in response to the warm appeal of the audience, the "Explosive Kunqu Opera" "Six Memories of Floating Life" produced by the Shanghai Grand Theatre and adapted from the literary masterpiece of the same name will also be premiered online.
It is worth mentioning that "Winter's Story", which will be broadcast on April 23, will be presented as an important part of the joint live broadcast activities of the Shanghai Grand Theatre, young theatre and Shanghai West Bund Grand Theatre.
The limited-time return to The Second Round of Broadcasting of "Tour Station Zero" will be broadcast for free on the official social media accounts of the Shanghai Grand Theatre, cooperative video platforms, and media platforms such as The Paper.
【Program Preview】
Royal Ballet of The British Modern Dance
Golden Hour, Medusa, Airplane Mode
Broadcast time: 4/15 19:00
The high standards of modern dance of the Royal Ballet are reflected in the work of three of today's top choreographers: Christopher Wilton, Sheeddy Rabbi Chekao and Christopher Pat. The Golden Hour is based on the story of seven couples, with music from Vivaldi and Bosso colouring against the setting sun. Using Goretsky's familiar music and shocking group dances, Airplane Mode is a deep and enthusiastic reflection on immigrants. Between the two works, Medusa, a new work created by the famous choreographer Siddie Rabbi Chekao for the Royal Ballet, made its debut, pushing contemporary art to a whole new stage.
The Golden Hour
Christopher Wilton created Golden Hour at the San Francisco Ballet's New Works Festival in 2008 to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. The Italian minimalist composer Ezio Bosso fused the music of Vilvadi to compose music for the work. The work was first performed at the Royal Ballet in 2016. In this exquisite work, seven pairs of dance partners alternate to complete three main duo dances, each with a very distinct personality: brisk, intimate, and confrontational. In the end, all the dancers complete the exciting ending together.
Medusa
Renowned modern choreographer Siddie Rabbi Chekao created his first work for the Royal Ballet. Chekao was artistic director of the Royal Ballet of Flanders and as artistic director of his own company Eastman, as well as a co-artist at the Chadler's Well Theatre. His choreography is eclectic and can be found in many different styles of dance training, including ballet, tap dance, jazz, flamenco and hip hop. His new works for the Royal Ballet will bring richer and more integrated elements to the modern dance scene and the Royal Opera House stage.
Airplane Mode
Canadian choreographer Christopher Pate has been hailed as "one of the most talented and fascinating choreographers of the moment" (The New York Times). Flight Mode, created in 2017, is her first for the Royal Ballet. This large-scale group work provides a powerful and deep analysis of the current refugee crisis in a moving way. Pat chose Goretzky's third symphony, "The Song of Sorrow," as the soundtrack, and Goretzki's music is often associated with the Holocaust, exploring themes such as maternal love and separation. Through this work, Pat gives new meaning to these themes, moving from the environment of the refugee community to the emotions of the individual, from the plight of millions of displaced people, focusing on the relationship between the individuals: the group of 36 dancers dances neatly and closely connected to each other, presenting a community of immigrants; one of the grieving couples separated from the crowd and expressed strong emotions in a double dance. After its premiere, Flight Mode was acclaimed as a profound response to the deepest crisis problems for humanity in today's society.
Produced by Shanghai Grand Theatre
Kunqu Opera "Six Memories of Floating Life"
Air time: 4/17 & 4/19 19:00
Shanghai Grand Theatre leads the production of opera, ballet, opera, etc. including Chinese and foreign classic repertoire, creatively presents the world's classic stage art that integrates national elements and characteristics of the times, in 2019, together with the "Nankun Zhenzong" Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Kun Theater and other famous artists of the Yangtze River Delta literary and art troupe, after years of preparation, "Six Memories of Fusheng" was put on the Kunqu opera stage, premiered at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, and launched the upgraded production of "Version 2.0" in 2021. Gathering screenwriter Luo Zhou, director Ma Junfeng, starring Shi Xiaming and Shan Wen, etc., the Kunqu opera "Six Memories of Fusheng" draws on the essence of Jiangnan culture and Haipai culture, and will unveil the classical feelings of the ancestors of the heirloom sketches and hundreds of plays with contemporary aesthetics: the sound of the pipe flute, follow Shen Fu's affection between the Hanmo texts, cherish the warmth and sorrow of his and Yunniang's amorous couple, realize the joy and impermanence of the vast world, and inherit the aesthetics of humanistic life and the way of living in the world.
Royal Opera House
Opera "La Traviata"
Broadcast time: 4/21 19:00
Verdi's great opera La Traviata is based on the novel of the same name by the French writer Alexandre Dumas. It is rumored that Verdi was so moved by dumas's novel-based play La Traviata that he immediately invited the playwright to revise the script, compose the music in just 6 weeks, and adapt it into an opera. Inspired by the life and death of the historical Parisian prostitute Marie Duprecy, the story tells a deeply moving story of a dusty woman who sacrificed everything for love, with arias and duets such as "Drinking Song" and "Aria! Lover in dreams" and "Timely Music" have become must-sing songs for many vocalists, and their popularity can be called popular songs in the opera industry.
In this edition, director Richard Ayr's engaging naturalistic work highlights the stunning designs of his longtime partner Bob Crowley. Italian conductor Antonello Manacorda led the LinkedIn Royal Opera Symphony Orchestra and Choir to present wonderful Verdi compositions. Soprano Elmorilla Yaho will play Violetta Valerie, Charles Castronov will play lover Alfredo, and Placido Domingo will play Alfredo's stern father, George Gimon.
Royal Ballet
Ballet "Winter's Tale"
Air time: 4/23 19:00
In 2014, based on the successful adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, Christopher Wilton adapted Shakespeare's romantic work The Winter's Tale for the Royal Ballet. The premiere was a great success, with critics and audiences alike marveling at the exquisite, unique and moving story he told through exquisite dance. The story tells the story of a marriage that was ruined by jealousy, abandonment of children, and seemingly hopeless love. King Leoncz of Sicily, out of wild jealousy, suspected his pregnant wife, Hermione, of having an affair with his childhood friend Polyxens. His actions broke up their family, and he abandoned Hermione's newborn daughter, leaving Hermione and their son to die in misfortune. Petitta, a baby rescued by the Shepherd, grows up and falls in love with Florizier, polyxens' son. Polixens was enraged that his son had fallen in love with a commoner, and the young couple sought refuge in Leontz, who was remorseful about the past. Petit tower is recognized, Hermione, who is not dead but in hiding, returns home, and everyone is reunited, ending in forgiveness and reconciliation. The three-act modern ballet "The Winter's Tale" performs very well in the physical and musical representation of the characters' doubts, suspicions, anger, regrets, etc., and the sicilian king's snooping, entanglement, struggle, loss of control and arbitrariness like a thorn in the back is shown by the actors. Bob Crowley's powerful design and The Atmospheric Music of Jobie Talbot make Winter's Tale a masterpiece of modern narrative ballet.
British Northern Ballet
Baranovsky: 1984
Broadcast time: 4/25 19:00
Choreographer Jonathan Watkins recounts George Orwell's masterpiece, performed by Britain's most famous narrative ballet, the Ballet of the North, and composed by Tony Award-nominated composer Alex Baranovsky, a completely modern version of 1984 that will change the way you think about ballet. The protagonist, Winston Smith, lives in a world of complete conformism, and his every move is monitored. However, when Winston meets Julia, he falls in love with Julia without hesitation. The play won the 2016 Southshore Sky Dance Art Award and was widely acclaimed by critics. The Guardian commented: "Bartley and Lee Bolt performed brilliantly, their bodies came to life, and their looks were deeply rooted in the minds of the audience. At the chilling ending, we realize not only how intently we are looking at the stage, but also that we may also be watched by the people on stage. ”
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