On November 15, the new Sichuan Opera "Ding Baozhen" created and arranged by the Chengdu Sichuan Opera Research Institute had its premiere at the Chengdu Jinsha Performing Arts Center. The venue was packed with seats, and the audience was immersed in the actors' wonderful performances and experienced Ding Baozhen's honest and dedicated life.
It is understood that the Sichuan Opera "Ding Baozhen" is based on the story of Ding Baozhen, a famous official in the late Qing Dynasty, who overhauled the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. It vividly tells the story of Ding Baozhen's diligent service to the people, self-denial, integrity, and integrity during his tenure as governor of Sichuan. It is both ideological and artistic. What's special is that the play not only reproduces the historical picture of Dujiangyan with magnificent momentum, but also creates a vivid and multi-faceted Ding Baozhen through the climax of the storyline - he is maverick and cautious and self-disciplined, deep, wise and humorous. Both sophisticated and naive, both strong and passionate.
The play has a strong creative lineup, written by the famous playwright and national first-level screenwriter Liao Shixiang, directed by An Fengying, the national first-level director of China Ping Theater, and starring Wang Chao and Wang Yumei, winners of the "Plum Blossom Award" and national first-level actors. Played as Ding Baozhen and his wife Zhong Chunlan.
At the performance site, " Ding Baozhen " slowly appeared on the stage under a beam of stage lights. The audience's hearts were instantly captured by his resolute figure. As the plot progresses, "Ding Baozhen" becomes more and more vivid, concrete and expressive, whether he is not afraid of the powerful when guarding the Zhen Nan tree , or when facing a banquet, he denounces corruption, or when building a dam, he is not afraid of hardships and dangers. , Ding Baozhen's awe-inspiring righteousness in the penetrating Sichuan Opera singing penetrated time and space, echoed in the theater and in the hearts of the audience, deeply moving the audience.
The reporter noticed that about 80 spectators from Dujiangyan came to the scene to watch Ding Baozhen’s story. "At that time, Ding Baozhen overhauled Dujiangyan for the benefit of the common people. He personally visited the front line to supervise, and also used the remaining silver to build the 'Puji Bridge' to facilitate people's travel, which is the South Bridge that everyone is familiar with today." South Bridge of Guankou Street, Dujiangyan City Xiang Ke, secretary and director of the community party committee, said excitedly: "I watched the Sichuan Opera "Ding Baozhen" tonight and I felt very close to it. It’s amazing, and at the same time, I’m very moved. Ding Baozhen’s spirit of honesty and integrity comes to the stage. It’s really wonderful.”
It is understood that next, the new Sichuan Opera "Ding Baozhen" will hold an expert symposium to polish and improve it, and will be carried out one after another. 10 tours, bringing high-quality plays to the public.
Chengdu Daily Jinguan News reporter Wu Yating Photo organizer responsible editor Zeng Shurui editor Wang Xiaoxue review Pu Wei
