[Global Network Report Reporter An Qi] On November 27, the National Center for the Performing Arts’ new production of Johann Strauss Jr.’s operetta "Bat" had its premiere at the Opera House. Stills of "Bat" (photo courtesy of the National Center for the Performing Arts: Wang Xiao

[Global Network Reporter An Qi] On November 27, the National Center for the Performing Arts’ new production of Johann Strauss Jr.’s operetta "Bat" had its premiere at the Opera House.

Stills of "Bat" (photo courtesy of the National Center for the Performing Arts: Wang Xiaojing, Ling Feng, Gao Shang)

As the most important operetta work of the "King of Waltz" Johann Strauss Jr., "Bat" premiered in Vienna in 1874 It has been popular for a long time since its performance, and it is still a "New Year drama" regularly performed by many world-renowned opera houses during the New Year period. 2024 coincides with the 150th anniversary of the premiere of "Bat". The National Center for the Performing Arts creates and arranges the play with a gorgeous stage presentation and a strong performance lineup, striving to bring a musical and beautiful audio-visual experience to the audience.

Stills from "Bat" (Photo courtesy of the National Center for the Performing Arts) Photography: Wang Xiaojing, Ling Feng, Gao Shang)

The performance that night opened with the overture to "Bat" performed brilliantly by the National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra conducted by the famous conductor Mark Minkowski. This song brings together the best musical clips from the whole play. Orchestral masterpieces are often performed alone in concerts and have a household influence. The National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra's performance was both passionate and calm, winning applause from the entire audience. Singers such as tenor Melt Singju, soprano Samantha Gower, soprano Jacqueline Wagner, baritone Markus Verba and tenor Liang Yufeng presented many wonderful arias, Leave an unforgettable impression on your audience. While the National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra played "Lightning and Thunder Fast Polka", outstanding dancers from China Railway Art Troupe also gave wonderful performances that were either elegant and graceful or as fiery as fire.

Stills of "Bat" (Photo courtesy of the National Center for the Performing Arts: Wang Xiaojing, Ling Feng, Gao Shang)

The performance also uniquely chose to use Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Anna Polka" as the interlude between the second and third acts of the operetta. scene change music. Specially invited theater actor Song Tianshuo played Frosh, who made a surprise appearance. This character who was set to "accidentally enter the stage" changed from the initial panic to a bold attempt on the opera stage. A Peking Opera full of bel canto " The singing of "The Beauty Case" attracted bursts of laughter from the audience.

Stills of "Bat" (Photo courtesy of the National Center for the Performing Arts, Photography: Wang Xiaojing, Ling Feng, Gao Shang)

In addition to the wonderful performances of the artists, the play is also full of highlights in the stage presentation. Vincent Boussard, a French Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters and a famous opera director, serves as the director and stage designer of "Bat". He strives to reveal the joyful and hedonistic atmosphere of "Bat" through simple stage design and precise use of light projections. complex human nature and delicate emotions. The costume design of this play is led by the world-renowned Paris fashion legend Christian Lacroix. He teamed up with Director Boussard to inject smart, elegant and flowing colors into the stage with modern aesthetic style, achieving a perfect sense of style. A stunning breakthrough in the realistic expression of traditional Viennese style.

Stills of "Bat" (Photo courtesy of the National Center for the Performing Arts: Wang Xiaojing, Ling Feng, Gao Shang)

It is reported that this round of performances will last from November 27 to December 1. In addition, crosstalk actor Guo Degang will also perform from November 29 to Joined the show on December 1st, bringing a wonderful interpretation of the role of "Froche".(End)