Magang University for the Elderly is a national model university for the elderly and a paradise for retirees. Here we can choose one or more courses that suit us based on our hobbies and expertise to satisfy our retirement needs. Later, he was unwilling to be left behind and pursued knowledge, health, happiness, and friends. Before the end of each semester, the school organizes various departments to carry out teaching demonstration activities, and students will show everyone the best parts they have learned this semester.

No, after a semester of intense study, it’s time for the final teaching display. On the afternoon of June 19, it’s our turn to perform a special talent show for opera. Teachers and classmates came to school early, and everyone carefully helped each other put on makeup and prepare for the show.

Even though we are all over fifty, we still look very stylish when we dress up

? Today we are both actors and audiences, and the classmates are all Sitting happily in our seats, waiting, we will use beautiful singing and dancing to report the learning results of the semester to the school.

As the announcer said with a clear and loud voice: sounded: ''Dear teachers and classmates, good afternoon everyone'', the report performance has begun

? The first to perform is the Huangmei song and dance "Huangmei Fragrance" from our Huangmei Opera performance class. Although Huangmei Opera originated in Hubei Huangmei County, but Anqing, which is bigger than our Anhui province, has developed from a local opera into one of the five major opera types in China after several generations of efforts.

As a burst of classical elegance and sweet music sounded, a group of beauties in emerald green costumes and umbrellas slowly floated onto the stage. Round, dancing gracefully in the confident singing voice

''Alas, the fragrance of yellow plums is floating in my song, ah, floating in my hometown, alas, the fragrance of yellow plums is floating in my heart."

This first program captured the hearts of the audience tightly. The entire venue was immediately silent, and everyone watched it attentively.

? The next one is Peking Opera singing: "Farewell My Concubine", we know that Peking Opera is one of the five major types of Chinese operas. It is mainly sung by Xipi and Erhuang, and is accompanied by Huqin and gongs and drums. It has been recognized as the quintessence of China at all times and at home and abroad.

Peking Opera. The students from the singing class and the Peking Opera performance class appeared on the stage in handsome appearance, which immediately aroused applause from the audience. You must know that these are a group of retired elderly people who usually hang around their children and grandchildren at home.

The actors' singing and performances all revealed their love for Peking Opera and their serious attitude towards learning. They performed the sword dance routine of Yu Ji in the Mei School classic drama "Farewell My Concubine", in which softness prevails over toughness. It is so vivid that one minute on stage means ten years of work off stage. It is obvious that they work very hard on weekdays. No wonder everyone praises them.

After you finish singing, I will come on stage and enjoy the Huangmei Opera. The wonderful performance of Peking Opera, the Yue Opera singing class and the performance class of our school made a brilliant debut. Yue Opera is the second largest opera type in China. It is characterized by its lyricism, beautiful singing, and the spirit of Jiangnan. It is famous abroad. "Chinese Opera" reputation.

Our classmates brought you the Yue Opera chorus "Baolian Lantern: Missing Family" and "He Wenxiu: Heart to Heart". Their beautiful costumes, beautiful voices, and touching performances made them The touching performance of Ge Sanlang's fists and filial piety in saving his mother was just right.

It shows that they study and imitate seriously under the guidance of the teacher on weekdays, and have devoted a lot of time and energy to today's show. The audience We all cheered and applauded!

The performing troupes of various operas scored twice and once again took the stage to perform for everyone. Our Huangmei Opera Troupe presented the male and female chorus "Plum Blossom Love" to everyone:

? ''Snowflakes are falling, and a forest of plum trees is still elegant and simple, yet it is stained by dust. Wherever I hold my piano and step on the snow to find fragrance, the plum blossoms show their charm in the snow''.

The lyrics are gorgeous and the melody is beautiful. In the male voice, which is affectionate, elegant yet sonorous, and the female voice, which is shy yet generous, the audience seems to see a plum forest in winter, with white snow flying in the sky and the gorgeous red plum blossoms smelling fragrant. , a fairyland on earth where a handsome man and a beautiful woman play the piano and sing happily, also brings us, who are over fifty, back to the sweet memories of love when we were young. This program has received great love from everyone.

? The next song was "The Husband and Wife Return the Home" that everyone is familiar with. Many audience members hummed softly with the performers in the audience, and the whole venue had a peaceful and festive atmosphere.

Next, students from the Shaoxing Opera Body Performance Class presented a performance of the Yue Opera "The Romance of the West Chamber: The Heart of the Qin":

'' Could it be that the step-waving treasure is in an exquisite bun, or is it the skirt in drag? Could it be that the wind is blowing on the eaves of the iron horse when the ring is worn, or that the bell of Prince Fan's palace rings at night? The actor is simple and innocent, and his singing is beautiful and euphemistic, and he expresses Cui Yingying's sincere emotions in a tear-jerking manner. The students are really amateurs and performed at a professional level,

? The Peking Opera singing class and acting class performed "Lian Jinfeng" and "The Number One Scholar Matchmaker" in the well-organized singing of the students. , we saw the sincere filial piety of Lian Jinfeng who was willing to take risks for his mother, and the beautiful love story of the Song Dynasty princess and Yang Yanzhao who went through hardships and finally got married; let us truly appreciate that Peking Opera's "multi-jumping melody, ups and downs of tunes, With the characteristics of various rhythms and forms, the broad and profound Chinese quintessence really lived up to expectations.

With the sincere unity and joint efforts of teachers and students, the special opera performance at the end of the 2018 spring semester was a success. After the curtain came up, through the talent show, we all gained a new understanding of each other, which has better goals for our study in the next semester. After the performance, our classmates from the Huangmei Opera Troupe gathered together and took a group photo. , all wishing "Happy holiday" and "See you next semester".

Special notice: A large number of pictures in this article were provided by the husband of our classmate Cai Shuying, the photography enthusiast Teacher Yao. Once again, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for his hard work and selfless help!