[Source: Xi'an Newspaper] There is a kind of dance in Spain that is passionate and unrestrained, making people feel the sunshine and beauty of life. The classic dance drama "Carmen" is a typical representative of this type. The reporter learned from the organizer that the Spanish

There is a dance in Spain that is passionate and unrestrained, making people feel the sunshine and beauty of life. The classic dance drama "Carmen" is a typical representative of this type. The reporter learned from the organizer that the Spanish Iberian Dance Troupe will present the representative flamenco dance drama "Carmen" at the Chanba Poly Theater in Xi'an on the evening of September 15, bringing a wonderful audio-visual feast to the Xi'an audience.

The original work of "Carmen" comes from the French writer Mérimée. The whole book has only 140,000 words in total. In 1874, the French composer Georges Bizet adapted "Carmen" into an opera, which became one of the most frequently performed operas in the world. Among them, "Love is like a free bird" and "The Song of the Matador" have become world-renowned operas. Classic repertoire. In the following hundreds of years, many artists adapted "Carmen" into a dance drama based on Georges Bizet's opera version, but the one that best fits people's imagination and is the most stunning is undoubtedly the flamenco version.

Flamenco is a complex intertwined art form rooted in southern Spanish folklore that combines singing, music and dance. It originated from the Gypsies who love dancing. The most unreserved emotions of human nature are expressed in the dancers' movements, and the rapid and changeable rhythm creates a momentum like a storm. Flamenco emphasizes that singing, dancing and guitar playing are all indispensable. During the performance, a band composed of guitar, singing and percussion performs live, presenting the audience with a hearty audio-visual feast that is highly contagious. . The live music drives the dancers, and the dancers' steps infect the singers. It not only integrates the singers, the band and the dancers, but also makes the dance drama full of story.

The reporter learned in advance that "Carmen" brought by the Spanish Iberian Dance Company follows the original context and integrates Spanish dance, music and drama. The solo dance part is full of yearning for freedom, showing the charm and personality of the gypsy girl, and is also the soul of the entire dance drama.

The Spanish Iberian Dance Company was founded in 1993. It is famous for its passionate dance and superb skills. It is one of the most influential and prestigious dance companies in Spain and is known as the "benchmark of Spanish dance". Since their formation 31 years ago, they have been active on stages in more than 30 countries around the world. Their performances reinterpret the richness of Spanish dance, integrating retro and avant-garde, aiming to inherit and innovate Spanish dance art.

The organizer said that through this performance, they hope that Xi'an audiences can experience the artistic charm of world classic dance and experience Spanish dance culture.

Xi'an newspaper all-media reporter Zeng Shixiang Photo provided by the organizer