Peking Opera "Oedie the King" was staged at the Beijing People's Theater and caused a sensation. The play is performed by Zhejiang Jingkun Art Center (Peking Opera Troupe) and is based on the classic ancient Greek tragedy "Oedipus the King". This Peking Opera blends traditional art and modern means of expression, showing the contemporary brilliance of Peking Opera through jumping time and space switching and ethereal scene design, as well as flexible body performances. The performance of the starring Weng Guosheng was praised as a magnificent atmosphere with the charm of ancient Greek tragedy. The staging of the play has enriched the artistic pattern of Peking Opera, a small theater across the country. Peking Opera "Oedipus the King" is a play performed by Zhejiang Jingkun Art Center (Peking Opera Troupe), based on the ancient Greek classic tragedy "Oedipus the King". The show has toured 212 times at home and abroad, and it has a history of 16 years. However, on the evening of October 18, this Peking Opera debuted in Beijing, which attracted widespread attention and heated discussion. The performance of "Oedie the King" at the Beijing People's Theater brought a double impact of sight and ear to the audience, giving people a new understanding and feeling of the modern expression of traditional art.
Peking Opera "Oedie the King" adopts a variety of traditional Peking Opera techniques and means in the way of performance, such as "throwing hair", "kneeling", "turning over" and other difficult performance movements. These actions not only have a strong opera symbolic meaning, but also show a strong opera mood. At the same time, the play also uses modern stage design and lighting effects, as well as jumping time and space switching, making the whole theater full of era and modern atmosphere. This fusion of traditional and modern performance makes Peking Opera shine with contemporary brilliance and attracts the attention of a large number of audiences. "Oedipus the King", the star of "Oedipus King", played by Weng Guosheng, is the core role of the play. He shook two strands of extra-long red water sleeves from the wide sleeves of the silver-white dragon robe, showing a unique artistry and freehand. Audiences were captivated by his powerful performances, which were full of the charm of ancient Greek tragedy. Renowned theater critic Zhao Jingbo praised Weng Guosheng's performance for skillfully integrating difficult techniques into complex psychological activities, showing the actors' superb acting skills and deep inner world.
In addition to Weng Guosheng, the play is also co-starred by well-known actors such as Mao Mao, Wang Feng, Cheng Peijie, Chen Ruiyun, Huang Yong and so on. With passionate singing, sonorous confession, fast body and free performance, they perfectly integrate the aesthetic delicacy of "Oedi the King" with the artistic conception of ancient Greek tragedy. Their wonderful performances moved the audience and gave them a new understanding and feeling of Peking Opera. For the performance of the Peking Opera "Oedie the King", playwright Yuyan expressed praise: "The performance is fantastic! It's amazing! She especially emphasized the performance style of the starring Weng Guosheng, believing that his acting skills were magnificent and full of the charm of ancient Greek tragedy. This kind of praise is not only an affirmation of Weng Guosheng personally, but also a recognition and encouragement for the entire crew. The director of the play, Weng Guosheng, is a famous Beijing-Kunming Wusheng of the Beijing-Kunming Art Center. He is not only proficient in acting, but also won the honors of "Plum Blossom Award", "Wenhua Performance Award" and "Wenhua Director Award" for Chinese drama. Although he is nearly sixty years old, he still sings and dances on stage, meticulously.
His persistence and persistence bring endless artistic enjoyment to the audience, and also set an example for the younger generation of actors. Peng Wei, director of the National Peking Opera Creation Office, said that the performance of "Oedie the King" has opened a new artistic pattern for the Peking Opera "Qunying Club" exhibition of this year's national small theater. The successful performance of this drama is not only a breakthrough and innovation in the traditional art of Peking Opera, but also opens up a new path for the development of Peking Opera. It gives the audience a new understanding and understanding of Peking Opera, and also provides more performance opportunities and stages for the younger generation of actors. In general, the performance of Peking Opera "Oedie the King" in Beijing has aroused widespread attention and heated discussion. The show's innovative performance methods and superb acting skills moved the audience. The performance of the starring Weng Guosheng was praised as a magnificent atmosphere with the charm of ancient Greek tragedy. The successful performance of the play is not only a breakthrough and innovation in the traditional art of Peking Opera, but also opens up a new path for the development of Peking Opera. It allows the audience to have a new understanding and experience of Peking Opera, and provides more performance opportunities and stages for the younger generation of actors.
For the future development of Peking Opera, we can expect more innovations and breakthroughs, so that this traditional art will bloom more brilliantly in modern society. What do you think about the staging of Peking Opera "Oedie the King"? Do you think Peking Opera can continue to develop in modern society? Looking forward to hearing your comments! Cutting-edge experimental Peking Opera "Oedi the King": A stage performance of the fusion of Eastern and Western dramas Many years ago, Zhejiang Peking Opera Troupe launched a unique experimental Peking Opera work "Oedi the King". Based on Western themes, this play presents the theme of ancient Greek tragedy in the form of stage expression of Peking Opera. The creative concept and artistic thinking of the play are at the forefront of peers, bringing a new theatrical experience to the audience. "Oedie the King" strives to be presented in a "dynamic and fluid" way in terms of stage interpretation. Director and starring Weng Guosheng used various feasible methods on the stage as much as possible to make the story in the play more compact and fast, the relationship between the characters is intricate, and the character image is clear and prominent. This opera pays equal attention to singing and doing, and the climax is one after another, echoing the excellent tradition of Peking Opera.
Zhejiang Peking Opera Troupe's "Oedi the King" not only matches the content of the play in terms of stage expression, but also achieves success in the integration of stage performance skills and characters' passion. The appearance of this experimental Peking Opera brightened the eyes of Beijing audiences, subverting their stereotyped impression of Peking Opera, which no longer believed that Peking Opera was just a representative of stylized and conservative routines. Mr. Tan Zhixiang, a former researcher at the China Academy of Arts, a senior opera playwright and drama critic, also spoke highly of this work. He believes that the story of "Oedie the King" is compact and fast, the relationship between the characters is intricate, and the character image is very clear and prominent. This drama pays equal attention to singing and doing, climax, and has a very high creative spirit. The success of this experimental Peking Opera also triggered the audience's thinking about theatrical innovation. They said that ancient Greek tragedy can be displayed on the stage of Peking Opera in such a cutting-edge way, full of human touch and stage romance. This experimental Peking Opera, which blends Eastern and Western dramas, has undoubtedly injected new vitality into traditional Peking Opera.
As a representative of traditional Chinese opera, Peking Opera has maintained its creative power after thousands of years. However, with the development of the times, the audience's expectations of theatrical expression are constantly changing. The success of the experimental Peking Opera Oedie the King provides a new paradigm for us to explore the balance between traditional art and the needs of modern audiences. For the Zhejiang Peking Opera Troupe, their road to experimental Peking Opera has just begun. They can further explore the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, as well as the diversity of Peking Opera stage expressions, and constantly explore new possibilities in their creation. Overall, "Oedie the King" is an experimental Peking Opera work full of innovation and breakthroughs. Based on Western themes, it presents the theme of ancient Greek tragedy in the form of Peking Opera, which successfully arouses the interest and thinking of the audience. This also injects new vitality and charm into traditional opera. Both Peking Opera lovers and drama creators should be inspired by the experimental Peking Opera of Zhejiang Peking Opera Troupe. We should have the courage to experiment with new ways of creating and constantly explore the balance between traditional art and the needs of modern audiences.
Only in this way can we revitalize traditional arts and continue to pass them on. What are your thoughts on the experimental Peking Opera "Oedie the King"? How do you think the balance between traditional art and the needs of modern audiences should be achieved? Welcome to leave your comments and thoughts.