chorus performance is themed "Spreading the Chinese Dream and Singing in a New Era". The film festival organizing committee selected Beijing Haiyan Chorus, Jinsheng Feiyang Choir of the Renmin University High School Economic Development Zone School, Huairou Starlight Art Troupe, etc. in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. 23 representative choirs from all walks of life with high singing standards and artistic qualities. During the
event, each choir performed movie interludes such as "Our Life is Full of Sunshine", "Olive Tree", "As You Want" and "My Motherland", using classic movie hits to evoke memories of time and express their love for the motherland and national pride. Presenting an unforgettable musical feast to the audience and winning rounds of applause from the audience.
"Among the many types of music, chorus is loved by more and more people. Holding a chorus performance during the film carnival for the first time is an innovation. We hope to use music to bring a new experience to the public." Famous conductor, Beijing Chorus Wang Ruipu, chairman of the association, said.
It is worth mentioning that the Huairou Starlight Art Troupe among the participating teams is a local chorus in Huairou. In 2003, the "Starlight Choir" in Nanhuayuan District 1, Longshan Street, Huairou District was established through a community platform. Its members are composed of community residents, with an average age of 70. There are currently more than 80 members, ranging in size from small to large, and from weak to strong. They have rehearsed many chorus songs such as "Defend the Yellow River" and "Sunset Red", and won the 2023 Lifelong Learning Brand Project of Beijing and Huairou District, and the "Beijing TV Station" Colorful Community Star" and many other awards.
brought two songs, "My Motherland is in the Heart" and "Sunset Red", to participate in the performance. Among them, "My Motherland is in the Heart" is an original song from Huairou, and it is also the first time it is shown on the stage to express its love for the motherland. Affection. The tune of "Red Sunset" is very melodious. Everyone makes friends through singing, enjoys happiness in the chorus, and spreads positive energy.
As the leader of the choir, 77-year-old Li Shuhua has been organizing choir activities for more than 20 years. No matter how busy her family is, the things in the choir have never stopped. She has watched the choir grow from a hobby to the relatively professional group it is now. In addition to completing the choral repertoire, everyone continues to develop into diversified art types and insists on carrying out charity performances to enrich the spiritual and cultural life of community residents.
"I used to be a music teacher, and I especially liked chorus. I took the lead in forming the choir. Although we are all in our 60s, our group members are very united. With hard work, the choir is getting better and better. Now the group members have become It has become my spiritual support." Li Shuhua said, "I hope there will be more stages in the future to sing our sunset red."
"Using classic film tracks as a medium to organize mass chorus activities, and using music as a unique method, we can further accelerate the spillover effect of the film festival in Huairou." said the relevant person in charge of the Huairou District Cultural Promotion Center.
Correspondent/Liu Jiawei Xue Jiao
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Jiang Ruojing
