Four legendary musicals in France

1. Notre Dame de Paris (also a work adapted from the work of French literary giant Victor Hugo.)?

A rare contemporary masterpiece, the French version of the musical "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is an adaptation of the immortal masterpiece by the French literary giant Hugo. It has lyrics written by Luc Plamondon, a top talent in the European and American music circles, and music composed by Richard Cocciante.

This play is based on this world-famous novel. The strong and shocking modern music, the visually stunning stage scenery, and the engaging performances vividly express the views on the church and feudal system in the original work. Exposing and lashing out, criticizing the evil deeds of church people and the despicable spiritual morality of aristocrats, and praising the spirit of humanitarianism and benevolence.

The characters and scenes in The Hunchback of Notre Dame are full of opposition and conflict: admiration and mad love, oaths and betrayals, rights and possessions, fate and struggle, original sin and redemption, sinking and sublimation, ups and downs of dramatic tension, It is constructed into a magnificent tragic epic intertwined with blood and tears, transcending the trends of the times and cultural barriers, and creating a new era of contemporary musicals.

2. ?Romeo and Juliet? (Adapted from Shakespeare's work of the same name)?

"Romeo and Juliet" is a play written by the British playwright William Shakespeare. It is often popular because of its popularity. It is mistakenly called one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies (actually "Macbeth", "Othello", "King Lear" and "Hamlet").

3. The Ten Commandments (based on the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt in the Bible)?

In the 13th century BC, due to the Hebrews who immigrated to Egypt He was hard-working and famous for his trade skills, so he accumulated a lot of wealth. This caused dissatisfaction among the Egyptian rulers.

4.? Ali Baba

"Alibaba and the Forty Thieves" is a very famous story in "Arabian Nights". It tells the story of Gosi, a poor brother who collects firewood for a living. His mother and brother Alibaba encountered bandits. We were deeply impressed by Alibaba's bravery and Malkina's wit.

Extended information

Romeo and Juliet? The play tells the story of Juliet, the daughter of the Italian aristocrat Capulet, and Romeo, the son of Montague, who sincerely love each other and vow to depend on each other. However, the two families have been feuding for generations. thwarted.

Although "Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy, the love between the two young male and female protagonists is not sad. They not only love each other, but also boldly pursue their love. Fight with your life.

The power of their love enables them to dare to face family hatred and challenge obstacles in life. They pursue a new way of life. They are not afraid to be the atoning lamb, so although their death is the end of life, they are a moral victory. Finally the two hostile families reconciled.

Many scholars and critics call this play an optimistic tragedy in this sense, which is what people often call a tragicomedy.

References Baidu Encyclopedia Notre Dame de Paris