On the evening of the 27th, The dance drama "Zhang Qian", a major historical theme in Xinjiang, premiered at the Urumqi Grand Theater. On the stage, the ups and downs of the storyline, the thrilling rotating stage machinery to create a historical scene, the touching actor performance, a righteous, responsible and responsible Zhang Qian, a loyal, perseverance and kindness, vividly presented in front of the audience. The whole drama is magnificent, shocking, touching and heartfelt, and is highly praised by all walks of life.
Photography: Han Shuozhu
The overall level was very high
Zeng Jian, artistic director of Xinjiang Radio and Television Station, said: "Through the story of Zhang Qian, a historical figure, this drama educates more people of all ethnic groups to build a solid sense of the Chinese national community and build a common spiritual homeland of the Chinese nation. At the same time, the entire plot structure, especially the choreography and the plot and storyline are very suitable, as well as the superb performance of the actors, let me feel that the overall level of this drama is very high from the aspects of ideology, artistic view and ornamentation, and the general director and the main creative team are worthy of the national first-class level. ”
Have a certain degree of academic support
Li Wenying, director and researcher of the Xinjiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, said: "For the history of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, the crew humbly listened to the opinions and suggestions of relevant historical experts, and the overall grasp was relatively rigorous; in the design of stages, costumes and props, reference was made to cultural relics and archaeological materials, which had certain academic support. At the same time, the play has a high professional standard from the aspects of plot conception, story interpretation, and actor performance, especially under the background of dance art, the male and female protagonists highlight Zhang Qian's loyal, perseverance and kindness character and spiritual charm through superb dance skills. This is a dance drama of educational significance and practical significance, hoping to cast a solid sense of the Chinese national community through many tours. ”
The crowning work of contemporary Xinjiang dance art
Du Wei, artistic director of the Xinjiang Military Region Cultural and Labor Troupe and national first-level choreographer:
"The staging of this drama has accelerated the pace of Xinjiang's literary and artistic works towards high-quality products." The stage design and construction are exquisite, the dance choreography and performance are wonderful, and the dramatization of dance performances is achieved, reflecting strong emotional conflicts and inner contradictions, showing the extremely high artistic standards of modern stage dramas, and is the crowning work of contemporary Xinjiang dance art. ”
It has strong practical significance
Yuan Fengmei, Secretary General of Xinjiang Literary and Art Critics Association:
"In the gripping storyline, atmospheric stage design and the superb acting skills of the actors, this drama shows Zhang Qian's extraordinary courage and boldness, and embodies the national integrity and tenacious perseverance of the Chinese nation that does not fail in its mission." At the same time, zhang Qian's diplomatic wisdom was displayed, walking in the western region, understanding the politics, society, geography, products, customs, etc. of the city-states in the western region, spreading the civilization of the Central Plains to the western region, and bringing the civilization of the western region back to the central plains, promoting the exchanges and integration between the central plains and the western region. Standing today and looking back at history, this drama has a strong enlightenment and practical significance for us today to forge a solid sense of the Chinese national community and implement the national strategic concept of the "Belt and Road".
Many difficulties have been overcome in innovation
Yang Lin, director of the Dance Department of Xinjiang Academy of Arts, said: "The intention of this play is very high, and it expresses that Xinjiang has been an inseparable part of the motherland since ancient times, and it has very important practical significance for us to build a solid sense of the Chinese national community in the current era." At the same time, this drama uses modern superb stage art means to present various things that Zhang Qian encountered in the western region, especially the historical scenes of his arduous trek in the vast desert, from point to surface, and overcome many difficulties in creation. In addition, this time the country's first-class professional team cooperated with Xinjiang, and the superb artistic expression of the protagonist actors, especially the role shaping and the reasonable relationship between the characters, made the whole play very moving. ”
The highest level of dance drama in Xinjiang
Li Xiuli, a citizen of Xihong East Road, Shuimogou, Urumqi City, said: "This is a dance drama of the highest level I have seen in Xinjiang, the whole storyline of the play is ups and downs, the stage has created a spectacular historical scene in the western region, the momentum is magnificent, coupled with the exquisite performance skills of the actors, zhang Qian's extraordinary courage, super popularity and his adherence to the mission and loyalty to the country 2,000 years ago are portrayed vividly, which makes me feel shocked and moved." I hope that this drama can be performed more and let the people enjoy it more, which has important educational significance for every family, especially teenagers. ”
Author: Zhang Yingchun