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Features of the opera version of Luotuo Xiangzi

Mr. Lao She's novel "Camel Xiangzi" has been adapted into movies, plays and local operas. Integrating different art forms together, but one thing in common is that they all emphasize the regional flavor of old Beijing. When using the artistic form of opera to express, strong lyricism, drama, and symphony must be given top priority. important position, and put the regional flavor of old Beijing in a secondary position, using it as the background to give full play to the opera's strengths. Symphonic lyrical power is the specialty of opera. The wide range of bel canto, the harmonious chorus, and the magnificent symphony orchestra are the sources of this power. Only by leveraging these strengths can the opera be distinguished from other adaptations and create its own characteristics.

The opera "Camel Xiangzi" is a large-scale tragedy. It takes three hours to perform. It is difficult to support such a large-scale structure with only flavored ditties. However, after all, this opera tells the story of old Beijing, and it would not work without the regional customs of old Beijing. Therefore, the play uses single-string and Beijing-style drum materials, and also adds big three-string and suona to the symphony orchestra. In this opera, we strive to integrate strong lyricism, drama, symphony and the regional style of old Beijing.

The colloquial lyrics in the play are particularly simple and natural, suitable for the characters, and strive to move from the common to the elegant. In terms of music, it absorbs a lot of beautiful melodies from the art of rap. The intermezzo breaks the convention of instrumental music and uses the form of rap art to bring new presentations. Concepts such as chorus, duet, and the unique "accompaniment" of Chinese opera are all present. Play an important role in the work. The fluid stage effect not only shows the style of the old Beijing city during the Republic of China, but also realizes the dynamic change of scene transitions, making the entire performance coherent and thorough.

As the National Center for the Performing Arts’ first original opera adapted from a modern literary classic, the production of "Camel Xiangzi" has attracted much attention. The famous conductor Zhang Guoyong will conduct the baton with passion, top Chinese singers and young talented singers. They will all join in and join hands to sing the ups and downs of the times and the vicissitudes of the past years.