Large-scale event
"Special Concert to Commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Yellow River Cantata's Premiere"
China Radio and Film Orchestra, China Radio Chorus
Time: May 1
Location: Great Hall of the People
Highlights
The Yellow River Basin has a long history and is the center of China. One of the important birthplaces of the nation, it is the cradle of Chinese civilization. In 1939, Guang Weiran and Xian Xinghai composed the "Yellow River Cantata" in the revolutionary holy land of Yan'an, which reflected the fight against Japan and national salvation and resistance to foreign aggression. At a time when the nation was on the verge of life and death, with heroic spirit and strong determination, he expressed to the whole world the national integrity and spirit of defending the Yellow River and defending China.
"Yellow River Cantata" is a majestic and soul-stirring epic work that demonstrates the fighting spirit of the Chinese nation. For decades, it has inspired generations of Chinese people to fight bloody battles and move forward courageously for the country and the future and destiny of the nation. It has become an eternal masterpiece and an immortal monument to carry forward the great spirit of China.
Now, artistic director and conductor Zheng Jian will join hands with Kong Xiangdong, Qu Xianhe, Sun Li and Zhou Xiaolin to perform on the same stage to sing the red classic. This musical work of great historical significance will continue to inspire the Chinese people to remember the arduous and glorious years of the Anti-Japanese War from generation to generation, and inspire generations of Chinese people to strive for self-improvement and move forward courageously. Gather the powerful spiritual power to comprehensively promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese-style modernization, and march forward bravely towards the grand goal of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Artistic Director and Conductor: Zheng Jian
National first-level conductor, graduated from the Conducting Department of the Central Conservatory of Music, currently the permanent conductor of the General Political Department String Orchestra, the permanent conductor of the General Political Department Symphony Orchestra, director of the China Symphony Development Foundation, and deputy director of the Beijing Chorus Association . He has won the Outstanding Command Award at the 6th and 7th Army Art Performances, twice won the third-class merit medal, and served as a judge for the Army Art Award and the Army Vocal Competition. He has successfully conducted many well-known orchestras such as the Central Opera House, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, General Political Department Symphony Orchestra, Beijing Symphony Orchestra, China Film Orchestra, China Symphony Orchestra Chorus, China Radio Chorus, and General Political Department Song and Dance Troupe Choir. In 2004, he participated in the 20th International Friendship Art Festival with the group and won the Conducting Gold Medal.
Piano: Kong Xiangdong
As one of the best and most active Chinese piano artists in the international classical music scene, Kong Xiangdong has won many international awards and honors: the bronze medal in the 8th Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, the Spanish Santana The fourth grand prize of the Del International Piano Competition and the "Young Genius Award", etc. He is the first Chinese musician to hold a piano solo concert at the Golden Hall in Vienna at the invitation of the Austrian Ministry of Culture, the first Chinese pianist to perform at the Hollywood Bowl, the first piano artist to hold a large-scale concert in Lhasa, Tibet, the roof of the world, and the first to perform as "Asia" As a pianist who held a historic concert in South Korea to establish diplomatic relations between China and South Korea as "Cultural Ambassador to China", he was the first pianist to organize an "Overseas Chinese Masters Ensemble" composed of 35 musicians in the United States to hold multiple concerts in Shanghai and Beijing. Concert pianist. He participated in the planning of the large-scale Chinese song and dance music fireworks show "Cheer for China" held at the Bowl Amphitheater in Los Angeles.
Reciting: Qu Xian and
graduated from the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama. They served as Vice Chairman of the Chinese Dramatists Association (now a consultant). They are among the first experts to enjoy special allowances from the State Council and are one of the top ten broadcasters in China. Member of the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. He is currently the director of the Recitation and Singing Professional Committee of the Chinese Poetry Society and the honorary leader of the China Coal Mine Art Troupe. He won the first Chinese Drama Golden Lion Performance Award, was awarded the title of Outstanding Drama Worker by the Ministry of Culture, and was awarded the honor of "70 Outstanding Broadcasters in 70 Years" by the China Broadcasting Association. He has been the reciter of "Yellow River Cantata" for more than thirty years.
Baritone: Sun Li
baritone singer, director of Fujian Provincial Song and Dance Theater, chairman of Fujian Grand Theater.As the most active baritone singer today, Sun Li has won many music competition awards, including the Bel Canto Gold Award in the 10th National Young Singer TV Competition, the first place in the 3rd China International Vocal Competition, the 8th and 9th National Military Arts Competition First prize for vocal performance in the extravaganza, performance award at the 1st and 2nd China Opera Festival, performance award at the troupe directly under the Ministry of Culture, performance award at the 9th China Art Festival (Wenhua Award), "Five Ones" Project Award, and He has been invited to participate in various large-scale performances organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Central Propaganda Department and CCTV many times. He has traveled all over the world and has maintained long-term and good cooperation with many top artists and academies at home and abroad.
Soprano: Zhou Xiaolin
Chinese soprano singer and opera singer at the National Center for the Performing Arts. Her voice is both lyrical and dramatic, her characters are three-dimensional, and her stage style is uniquely charming. She has performed in the first and second "Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the SCO Heads of State Summit, the BRICS Summit, the Asian Culture Carnival of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, etc. Sing theme works. She has won the gold medal of the "Golden Bell Award", the second prize of the Ministry of Culture's Wenhua Vocal Performance (Government Award), the silver medal of the CCTV Young Singer Grand Prix, the German New Voice and other domestic and foreign vocal competition awards. The opera "Su Wu of the Han Dynasty" in which she starred won the Wenhua Award and the "Five One Project" Drama Award of the Central Propaganda Department. She has served as a soloist and lead singer in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, National Day Gala, New Year Concert, August 1st Gala, and Double Support Gala for many times. In 2012, she was named one of the "Top Ten Sopranos in China" by CCTV's Glorious Bloom.
Lays Big Wave•2024 Beijing Super Strawberry Music Festival
Time: May 2-4
Location: Beijing Expo Park Flying Camp
Highlights
The full lineup of the 2024 Beijing Super Strawberry Music Festival is here! Da Zhangwei and Wei Wei make their debut in Strawberry! Pu Shu, Zhang Qiang, Lin Youjia, Pain Yang, Universal Youth Hotel, Chen Qizhen, Zhao Lei, Guo Ding, Chen Li, Good Sister, Jiao Maiqi, Chen Jingfei, Basanyao, Mr. Turtle, Dada, Orange Sea, Houhai Big shark, sound fragments...
4 big stage, 3 consecutive days, 72 performance periods, 8 music labels linkage, overseas lineup fully returned, music, art, lifestyle, three major sections of content, from the Yanqing Strawberry Music Festival The scene extends to Beijing, and many livehouses and clubs across the city will also become the resonance venues of the Strawberry Music Festival!
Phoenix Legend "Auspicious Ruyi" 2024 Concert
Time: May 4-5
Location: National Stadium
Highlights
In 2024, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their debut, Phoenix Legend officially launched the "Auspicious Ruyi" tour concert. Good luck and good luck are a review and celebration of Phoenix Legend's past twenty years, as well as yearning and expectations for the future. It is also a good blessing to the friends who have supported and accompanied Phoenix Legend for twenty years.
They have walked through unknown places and through blooming flowers, and their footsteps have never stopped; delivering happiness, feeling happiness, and sharing happiness, perhaps this is the power brought by the Phoenix Legend.
Time: May 18
Location: National Stadium
Highlights
From the "first time" heartbeat
to the later "promise" peace of mind
This period is full of "courage" "The process
is like a "fairy tale" in memory
No matter you come from memories or are eager to go on a journey of memories
Guangliang's singing will always allow you to find your own emotional resonance
No matter how time passes
Guangliang's songs will always be Accompanying us
He is the collective memory of those born in the 70s, 80s and 90s
When you really like a certain singer
When his lyrics are really familiar to you
When his songs accompany you through a precious life
Then Don't miss the soul you most want to pursue in your best years.
May our original intention remain unchanged, let those memories of youth
be remembered and treasured again at Guangliang's live concert
Time: May 1 -2nd
Location: City Green Heart Forest Park
Highlights
As a key project of the National Music Industry Base, the 10th National Music Industry Conference series of events, hosted by Infinite Star Music Group, the 2024 Beijing Infinity Music Festival will be held on May 1 -Held on the 2nd at the Urban Green Heart Forest Park, located in the sub-center of Beijing City! This is also the largest outdoor music festival in Tongzhou in the past ten years. It will bring more vitality and imagination to the city's sub-center with its youth, trend and art.
Infinite Music Festival In this infinite paradise with fully upgraded visuals, sound, and content, there are 12 groups of musicians every day. On the first day, Chinese pop classics and rock are performed in turn, and on the second day, the hip-hop trend multi-party party is non-stop, from afternoon to There were wonderful performances one after another in the evening.
ai Technology supports trends and art, and creative markets and delicious food are dazzling. Infinite Paradise will allow music fans in Beijing and surrounding areas to enjoy an urban outdoor life with boundless music and unlimited passion during this May Day holiday without having to go far!
May Performance Season
Beijing Performing Arts Group's 10th May Performance Season
At the end of spring and early summer, May is about to usher in the blossoming flowers, and the Beijing Performing Arts Group's 10th May Performance Season is here as promised! From May 1st to 31st, more than 30 plays and over 100 performances invite everyone to the theater to celebrate the tenth "Spring Festival".
Dance drama "Five Stars Out of the East"
Performance time: May 3-5
Performance location: Beijing Poly Theater
The play is based on the national first-class cultural relic "Five Stars Out of the East Benefit China" Han Dynasty brocade armband, which has won the China The Propaganda Department's 16th "Five One Project" Outstanding Work Award for Spiritual Civilization Construction and the 17th China Culture and Art Government Award "Wenhua Award". The "Splendid" dance sequence in the play made a stunning appearance at the 2023 CCTV Year of the Rabbit Spring Festival Gala. Popular all over the Internet. Ayunga and Tan Weiwei sang the dance drama theme song "Never Forget Each Other" and won the 10th Beijing Literary and Art Award. Since its premiere in 2021, the play has been performed in 16 provinces and 19 cities for nearly a hundred performances, and has received full praise from experts, media, and audiences!
Back to the story itself, the story of the dance drama "Five Stars from the East" focuses on the vivid "human" qualities of the small characters in the drama, revealing true emotions in joy, anger, sorrow and joy. Deep in the desert, the Han Dynasty border guard general Feng and Jiante, the son of the leader of the Northerners, encountered a sandstorm and were rescued by monks into the ancient city of Jingjue. He also became acquainted with Chunjun, the daughter of the leader of Jingjue... Throughout the whole play, Han Dynasty The generals who guard the border are loyal and courageous, and wholeheartedly protect the peace of the Western Region; Chunjun, the daughter of the outstanding leader, is innocent and naive, takes a Han name and yearns for the east; Jiante, the son of the leader of the North, is strong and upright, and finally his heart is with the Han Dynasty.
"Five Stars Out of the East" has given the audience a deeper understanding of the beauty of Chinese tradition and cultural confidence, and a close connection between people of all ethnic groups, from its theme and innovative dance performance to its humorous and vivid presentation techniques and diverse and rich dance vocabulary. , the road to prosperity with a shared future creates empathy.
Large-scale documentary epic puppet show "The Elephant is Coming"
Time: May 5/12
Location: China Puppet Theater
has been honored on CCTV for three times and won the 2022 funding project of Beijing Culture and Art Fund, Beijing Culture and Art Fund The 2023 rolling funding project and other awards, unique documentary presentation techniques and shocking 1:1 giant elephant puppets vividly depict the "short-nosed family" composed of 15 elephants in Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve, and what happened during the migration. The interesting and touching story takes the audience into an "unparalleled journey" of elephant herd migration.
Let us follow in the footsteps of the Yunnan elephant family, feel the deep emotional bond between elephants and humans, and witness the miracle of ecological civilization together!
Immersive folk art drama "Memory of Nancheng - "Old Door God""
Time: May 3-5
Venue: Pigment Hall
New performing arts space, the show begins! The immersive folk art drama "Memory of Nancheng - "Old Door God"" by Beijing Folk Art Troupe will be held at the Pigment Hall in Beijing Hutong from May 3rd to 5th. The story starts with the "Old Door God", the gatekeeper of the guild hall, and 8 characters with distinctive personalities demonstrate 9 kinds of folk art forms such as Niu Gushu Laibao, Laiyang, Danxian, Dagu, Cross Talk, and Allegro, providing close-at-hand interactive performances. , will bring the audience an immersive and unique viewing experience.
The drama "Guijie" Nanluo version
Time: May 3-5
Venue: Nanluo Theater
New Beijing flavor, premiering soon! Beijing Children's Art Theater's new drama "Guijie" will premiere at Nanluo Theater from May 3rd to 5th.
The play is based on Beijing's famous internet celebrity nightlife spot "Guijie" as the creative background. It spans 18 years of cross-narrative presentation techniques. It is based on the real experiences of the main creative team and collectively created four touching stories: Aboriginals and Northern Drifters, Marriage and love, lovers and brothers, dreams and reality... allow the audience to draw strength from the simple and ordinary warmth in the play.
Acrobatic drama "Call 4921"
Time: May 31
Location: Erqi Theater
The play has won the "National Arts Fund 2024 Communication and Exchange Promotion Funding Project" and "2021 Beijing Cultural Quality Project Key Project" and other awards . Created by China's No. 1 Acrobatic Troupe, more than 40 outstanding actors and a high-quality creative team have carefully polished the artistic quality and excellent skills to hit new heights in acrobatic drama benchmarks.
's play takes the growth of a young special police hero "4921" as the main line. It tells the story of a pair of special police father and son's great "selfless" choice between duty and family love in a small way. With the touching story of "one discipline and two loyal souls", the glorious image of public security police officers who "carry heavy burdens for the people and protect the peace of the years" is created; with the artistic expression of the inheritance of heroic siren calls, it eulogizes the public security police officers of all generations for their devotion to duty, selflessness and fearlessness, and guarding the people. , the precious spirit of dedicating oneself to the cause of peace.
Pingju Opera "Five Women Pay Birthdays"
Time: May 29-30
Location: National Cultural Palace Grand Theater
Based on the Yue opera "Five Women Pay Birthdays" of the same name by the playwright Gu Xidong, it is adapted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the playwright Mr. Gu Xidong; a collection of Hua Dan, Different professions such as Guimendan, Qingyi, Laodan, Laosheng, and Xiaosheng, as well as different schools of Pingju Opera such as New School, Bai School, Ma School, Zhang School, and Li School, are integrated into one, fully demonstrating the artistic characteristics and charm of Pingju Opera.
The youth version of Pingju Opera "Five Girls Wish Birthday" strives to be simple but not simple in terms of stage visual effects. It follows the freehand spirit of traditional opera and combines it with modern aesthetics. It uses color changes to render different emotional atmospheres, and uses modern stage equipment and stage lighting processing. Show the beauty of national style.
The character modeling pursues color harmony and clear hierarchy based on the artistic style of Pingju Opera, emphasizing the distinctive personality design of the characters, using youthful colors to highlight the beauty of young actors, and restoring the spirit of the play "Five Women Paying Birthday".In terms of hearing, the music opens and closes, and the colors are mixed with sadness and joy. It has the rough and bold majesty of northern operas, but also the gentle, delicate and heart-moving affection. It strives to highlight the uniqueness of Pingju Opera's "Five Women Paying Birthday" with the inheritance of the vocal art of the Pingju Opera genre. Artistic style.
Beijing Opera "Teahouse"
Time: May 16-18
Location: Tianqiao Theater
Based on the play of the same name by Mr. Lao She, it is a project funded by the National Arts Fund in 2022. It premiered in 1998 and set a record of 100 consecutive performances. record. The play is loyal to the original work, making full use of the characteristics of the drama with a strong Beijing flavor and a combination of rap and rap, and presents the famous work in a form with strong regional style and national customs, further exploring and presenting the profound meaning of the play.
tells the story of the owner Wang Lifa who wants to make the teahouse that he runs so hard to prosper. He socializes in all directions and improves and innovates. However, the harsh reality makes him often ridiculed... and eventually swallowed up by the ruthless society. The whole play is based on the rise and fall of a large teahouse in old Beijing, showing people the historical changes in China from the late Qing Dynasty to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the darkness and decadence of semi-feudal and semi-colonial old China, as well as the social scene and people from all walks of life in old Beijing. different fates.
Hebei Bangzi's "The Flower Spear"
Time: May 16
Location: National Cultural Palace Grand Theater
This play is a key play created by the Beijing Hebei Bangzi Theater Troupe in 2022 to cultivate young talents. This time, the Peking Opera "The Dual" was specially invited to be transplanted. The original star of "Flower and Gun" and the famous Peking opera master Zheng Ziru served as the director. He taught Su Xiaoming and other new generation actors of the troupe "hand-by-hand". After 40 years, he continued the "Flower and Gun" through a different art form - Hebei Bangzi, reshaping the role of "Jiang Guizhi". A classic character.
As a drama about Lao Dan's work, which is full of singing, reading, acting, and fighting, in addition to the roles of Lao Dan, the play also includes characters from various professions such as Lao Sheng, Wu Sheng, Wu Hua Lian, and Baby Sheng. The young actors are full of vigor. The wonderful performance shows the opera style of the young and beautiful new generation actors.
National Center for the Performing Arts 2024 May Music Festival
In the bright May, the National Center for the Performing Arts’ annual May Music Festival is about to return in full splendor. The National Center for the Performing Arts May Music Festival has accompanied Beijing audiences for fourteen years. From May 1st to 25th, 24 concerts will be held at the National Center for the Performing Arts and the Beijing Art Center.
The theme of this May Music Festival is "Joy to the Future", and international famous groups gather to interpret classics and innovations. Lu Siqing, Cao Xiumei, Pinchas Zukerman, Ning Feng, Wu Wei, Shen Fanxiu, Ni Haiye, Li Quan and other outstanding domestic and foreign artists have joined the cast, and more than ten top chamber orchestras at home and abroad have taken turns to appear. Classic must-listen, special Plan to enjoy the pinnacle event of chamber music with the majority of music lovers.
★ "Bowstring Feast iv" specially planned opening concert
Opening concert "Bowstring Feast" version 4.0 has been upgraded again. Domestic young and middle-aged string string masters such as Lu Siqing, Huang Mengla, Chen Xi, Luo Chaowen, Su Zhen, Qin Liwei, Sun Yingdi and other domestic string masters once again performed together On the stage, famous performers from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Qingxin Chamber Orchestra were invited to introduce flutes, harps and other instruments based on the violin, enriching the repertoire and fully demonstrating the beautiful combination of bows and strings.
★ "Youth Music Beat" Beijing Chinese Orchestra Chamber Music Concert
The Beijing Chinese Orchestra will perform the "Youth Music Beat" theme concert in the small theater of the National Center for the Performing Arts on May 5. The concert will bring together the Beijing Chinese Orchestra's original compositions, Stylish and modern chamber music works, including pieces selected from the orchestra's original concerts such as "Five Elements" and "Alley", as well as classic works such as "Summer Palace" and "Kikujiro's Summer" that are loved by the audience, and there will also be lectures Share and celebrate Youth Festival with the audience.
★ "Flowers of the Four Seasons" Concert of Cao Xiumei and the Italian Musicians Ensemble
World-class coloratura soprano Cao Xiumei and the Italian Musicians Ensemble will join forces to bring the orchestra's most famous Vivaldi "" to the National Center for the Performing Arts. "Four Seasons" and many arias that showcase the singer's style, this concert will recreate a music scene that touches the soul.
★ "Encounter Serenade" Beijing Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert
html On May 21, conductor Fanny will conduct the Beijing Symphony Orchestra to perform the "Encounter Serenade" chamber music concert, spending a wonderful night with the audience with beautiful music.★ "The Vision of the Nation" Qian Junping, Wu Wei and the National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra perform Bartók, Deutsch and Brahms concerts
As a rising conductor born in the 1990s, Qian Junping has long been active internationally music scene, and also has close cooperation with Chinese professional orchestras. On May 18, he will join hands with German sheng player Wu Wei to perform Bartok's "Two Portraits" (op. 5, bb 48b) and Bernd Richard's "Two Portraits" (op. 5, bb 48b) with the National Center for the Performing Arts at the Beijing Art Center. De Deutsch's "Phenomena" for sheng and orchestra, and Brahms' "Symphony No. 1 in C minor" (op. 68).
Selected plays
Drama "Yongding Gate"
Beijing People's Art Theater
Time: May 1-5/7-12
Location: Capital Theater
Highlights
The play is written by Liu Jinyun and directed by Tang Ye. Young actors such as Yu Zhen and Miao Chi take the leading roles, which is a new exploration and extension of Beijing-style works in terms of narrative themes, stage styles, and actor performances.
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The main story line revolves around the two male protagonists, describing two people on different paths, more than thirty years of competition and competition, persistence and transformation, protection and transformation... demonstrating the power of faith and humanity. In terms of drama presentation, through the application of stage turntables, display of Peking Opera arias, restoration of courtyard houses and other elements, a vivid picture of Beijing's Nancheng era slowly unfolds.
""Yongdingmenli" is another work of Liu Jinyun, the famous playwright and veteran director of the People's Art Theatre. It will soon be staged at the Capital Theater under the leadership of director Tang Ye by a team of young actors with strong acting skills. It is a great addition to the Beijing People's Art Theater in the new era. It plays an important role in the sustainable development of Beijing-style children's opera. On the one hand, this work reflects the inheritance of Beijing-style children's opera in Beijing, and on the other hand, it is a new attempt in script creation, artistic expression and talent training. "
- Feng Yuanzheng. (Director of Beijing People's Art Theater)
"The Beijing-style language in the play combines the characteristics of Beijing at that time. For the older generation, it is a memory full of humaneness; for the young people, it is a rare viewing experience." . Of course, it is also a Beijing-style training opportunity for our young actors."
- Tang Ye (director of "Yongding Gate")
drama "The Gate of the House"
China National Theater
Time: May 23. -26/30-31
Location: National Theater Theater
Highlights
is adapted from the TV series of the same name that won the CCTV annual ratings championship in 2001. In 2013, the drama "The Gate of the Mansion" came out, creating the "the show is not finished, the tickets are Sold out first" miracle. For more than ten years, the show has been touring all major cities across the country, and has received overwhelming praise wherever it goes.
The drama version of "The Mansion Gate" focuses on portraying Bai Jingqi's life, connecting plots with plot and emotional connections in different time and space, and opening up a larger story network. Condensing characters, families, and eras into a small stage, you will feel a soul-stirring feeling after watching it.
In the intersection of history and reality, Baicao Hall, the old name of the Bai family, which has gone through ups and downs, witnesses the legendary stories of social life, life and death, love and hatred, which shocks and makes people think.
The 10th Anniversary All-Star Commemorative Edition of the drama "The Pillow Man"
Zhou Yiwei, Lin Jiachuan, Li Hongchen, Zhang Yijie, Wu Song
Time: May 23-26
Location: Century Theater
Highlights
10 years ago, " "The Pillow Man" is staged as the opening drama of the Gulou West Theater. The constantly reversing storyline, the sharp interrogation of human nature, the alternating narrative method of fairy tales and reality, and the coexistence of cruelty and warmth make "The Pillow Man" a popular theater experience among Beijing theater companies. Theater drama has a unique existence.
In the story of "Pillowman", almost every character is trying to redeem and heal. When you think it will be a tragedy, there is always a warm moment that heals you. Just like the real world of adults, there is often no truly happy ending. This black fairy tale written for adults is also a human story wrapped in suspense and intertwined with joy and sorrow.
French original musical "Rock Mozart"
Michelangelo Leconte, Yanis Richard, etc.
Time: May 1-5/7-12/14-19
Location: Beijing Tianqiao Art Center
Highlights
"Rock Mozart" is a French rock musical depicting the legendary artistic life of musician Mozart.
The free-spirited, romantic and passionate Mozart faced the injustice and malice brought by his fate, and responded with a rebellious and unruly response, striving to pursue the ultimate meaning of life. His musical talent breaks through the power and prejudices, and transcends the corrosion of the era's lavish wealth. The colorful movement chants, if death is inevitable, why not live to the fullest. His fall is like a dazzling star rising in the sky of mankind.
The limited stage bloom, the evil and crazy "People Come Crazy" scene, the passionate rock rhythm, the courage to understand everything but always be naive... explain our inability to stop "Faza", let us wait with bated breath for this show A downpour from fate.
Musical "Reverse Life"
Beijing Poly Performance Co., Ltd.
Time: May 17-19
Location: Beijing Tianqiao Art Center
Highlights
A TV program called "Reverse Life", Hao Di, The two protagonists of Bu Xing were promoted to the popular "amateur CP" due to the recording of the "Reversal of Life" program.
The brilliance is coming, and no one cares that behind the flash, Hao Di and Bu Xing are still trapped in their own nightmares. They try to find long-lasting light that will not be as fleeting as a flashlight, to embrace and accept their innate tenderness.
The original musical "Reversal of Life" can not only detect the sadness of life in "laughing it off", but also say "no" loudly in "self-internal consumption"!
The original English musical "Phantom of the Opera Sequel: True Love Eternal"
British Really Good Group, British Ke Shilu Production Company, Beijing Poly Theater Management Co., Ltd.
Time: May 25-26/28-31
Location: Beijing Poly Theater
Highlights
The original English musical "The Phantom of the Opera Sequel: Love Is Forever" is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "favorite works". This is his first tour in China, with a super luxurious The stage production and the new revival version that can inspire new vitality in the Phantom series present a sincere masterpiece. The real original English version of "Phantom Sequel", produced by Weber, from May 25th to June 9th, come to Beijing Poly Theater to watch the story of true love that lasts forever.
Ten years after the Phantom disappeared at the Paris Opera House, it traveled to Coney Island in the United States. Here he created a fantasy amusement park where he can roam and sing freely. However, his love and longing for Christine never stopped.It was also here that they met again, and a secret that had been buried for ten years surfaced...
"This is one of Weber's best musicals!"
- "Daily Telegraph" 》
"A beautiful and unforgettable work."
- "Daily Mail"
"You don't necessarily have to have seen The Phantom of the Opera before watching Love Forever. I can now say that I am very fond of this work. Proud. ”
——Andrew Lloyd Webber
Chinese original musical "Disqualification in the World"
Dyeing Space
Time: May 23-26
Location: Beijing Tianqiao Art Center
Highlights
The play has been in operation since 21 Since its premiere, it has quickly become one of the top musicals in China with its high quality and overwhelming reputation. Produced by the domestic gold-medal drama label Rye Space, this musical is a pinnacle of musicals that brings together Broadway star composer Frank Wildhorn, British stage master Leslie Travers and other top creative teams from China, the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom, and leads the two male protagonists Bai Jugang and Liu Lingfei. The work has attracted many audiences into the theater with its rising popularity and strength.
has toured for nearly 100 performances in three cities over three years. "Disqualified" still maintains a high quality and high reputation with a Damai score of 9.5 and a Douban score of 8.3. It also won the most influential musical of the year at the 2023 Tianqiao Musical Festival. won the annual outstanding musical in the 2023 Performing Arts World Musical Chart, and ranked among the top three musicals in the Chinese performance market box office list for two consecutive years. There is no doubt that it has achieved both good reputation and box office, and it has also received excellent response worldwide. . If you want to recommend a must-see Chinese musical, then "The Unworthy of the World" is definitely a super popular choice!
"Simplifying conflicts and simplifying characters are the consistent adaptation ideas of this drama. Kind people are absolutely good, and evil people are completely evil. The screenwriter did not choose to spend energy on the inner description of Ye Zang, a 'shameful' person. Instead, the energy is spent on passing on the 'shame' to others. This is indeed a simpler and more acceptable adaptation path. As far as the first half is concerned, although the characters are flat and the conflicts are simple, the narrative is not. The plot is compact, with ups and downs, plot points and lyrical passages appear alternately, and the rhythm is very comfortable. "
——Wen Fangyi (Young Teacher, School of Liberal Arts, Nanjing University)
The original English musical "Mamma Mia!" 》
Time: May 31
Location: Beijing Tianqiao Art Center
Highlights
is known as one of the world's first musicals, with a history of 25 years. Its charm remains the same since its premiere. It has set records for 14 consecutive years since it landed on Broadway. The global tour visited 42 countries, was adapted in more than 10 languages, held 3,500 performances, attracted more than 60 million viewers worldwide, and created the myth of a global box office of over 2 billion US dollars. To this day, the musical "Mamma Mia!" is still one of the hottest shows touring around the world!
"Mamma Mia!" is a musical created by British theater creator Catherine Johnson. The songs in the play are all taken from the Swedish four-piece group "abba" which became popular around the world from the 1970s to the 1990s. On April 6, 1999, on the 25th anniversary of the abba choir "Waterloo" winning the Eurovision Song Contest, the Prince Edward Theater in London's West End grandly premiered this new musical composed of 22 abba best-selling hits. , causing an unprecedented sensation.
While continuing to break box office records around the world and the record for the longest continuous performance, "Mamma Mia!" has also been nominated for many important drama awards. Including Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Musical Screenplay, Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Grammy Award for Best Musical Album, etc.
Musical "Deep"
Beijing Keyin Theater Culture Media Co., Ltd.
Time: May 1-5/8-12/15-19
Location: Xiao Ke Theater
Highlights
Xiao Ke's new detox musical " "In the Deep", a musical that heals the soul, a piece of restraint and the beauty lost in imprisonment. In the setting of the play within the play, which is superimposed with time travel, suspense, reasoning, emotion and other elements, the story is pushed forward to be more soul-stirring. , will lead the audience into a touching story about encounter, regret, fate and memories.
In this fast-paced society, people often ignore the true emotional needs deep in their hearts. This time, Xiao Ke's new detox musical "The Deep" will use a unique way to heal the beautiful memories that were once imprisoned and lost deep in everyone's heart, and arouse the audience's deep empathy and thinking. While the imprisoned emotions deep in our hearts are throbbing deep in our hearts, we also need to bravely face and release them.
Opera "Masquerade"
National Center for the Performing Arts
Time: May 1-5
Location: National Center for the Performing Arts
Highlights
"Masquerade", also known as "Gustav III", selected scripts Based on the story by French playwright Eugene Scribe. It tells the story of a king who fell in love with his minister's wife. The originally loyal minister found out and took revenge, eventually launching an assassination at a grand ball. It is one of the masterpieces of the famous Italian composer Verdi's mature period. It was created by a top production team led by the internationally renowned opera director Ugo D'Anna. Ugo de Anna is a top director loved by the world's opera circles. He also has made great achievements in stage design and costume design.
The play not only contains plots and stories that have been loved by melon eaters throughout the ages, but on this basis the composer also integrated the relaxed and joyful French comic opera style with the connotation of traditional Italian opera. Almost every aria in the play is catchy. Mouth, the aria is so beautiful. The smooth melody closely follows the changes in the plot, which is very dramatic, appreciative and infectious.
In terms of the selection of the performance version, the National Center for the Performing Arts chose the Stockholm version of Sweden because the creative team believed that the music of this version of the opera vividly represented the scene in the court of Gustavus III. In terms of stage and costume design, this production will take the audience to relive the humanistic style of Stockholm, Sweden in the 18th century. The exquisite stage design and gorgeous costumes give the play a colorful visual presentation.
Opera "Wang Yangming"
Guizhou University, Central Opera House
Time: May 10-12
Location: Central Opera House Theater
Highlights
The opera "Wang Yangming" is a key project to support the creation of high-quality literary and artistic works in Guizhou Province. Initiated and composed by Dr. Liu Jinjun, a postgraduate tutor in composition at the School of Music of Guizhou University, the role of Wang Yangming will be played by Zhang Long, an opera performing artist active on the world opera stage, and Han Junyu, a famous opera performing artist at the Central Opera House.
Central Opera House, Like 80 It tells the story of the second year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty. After Shangshu was framed and imprisoned by the court, Wang Yangming was demoted to Longchangyi in Guizhou. The couple said goodbye to Qiantang. Wang Yangming was chased by the Jin Yiwei led by Fu Ping and threw himself into the river. Wang Yangming was trapped in despair and fell to the bottom of his life, but he was kind-hearted and was embraced by the ethnic minorities represented by A Duo. After Longchang attained enlightenment, his virtues in teaching and educating people, his achievements in governing the country and bringing peace to the world, and his words to his conscience created a symphonic aria of life.
Dance drama "Wing Chun"
Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater
Time: May 23-25
Location: National Center for the Performing Arts
Highlights
The dance drama "Wing Chun" is jointly funded by the National Arts Fund and the Shenzhen Publicity and Culture Fund in 2022 Fine art.At this year's China Central Radio and Television Station Spring Festival Gala, the dance drama "Wing Chun" made a stunning appearance on the stage. The combination of the stretched and majestic dance postures and the vigorous and restrained charm of Chinese martial arts made the audience say it is very enjoyable!
The play is based on the national kinship of the same roots and the self-reliance and self-reliance of Chinese people. It creates the image of "Chinese heroes" represented by Guangdong martial arts masters, and condenses the martial arts and virtue spirit of "supporting the weak and small with martial arts." people's hearts and promote national self-confidence; at the same time, it is rooted in the development history and humanistic style of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, closely follows the pulse of the times, and pays tribute to the creative spirit, fighting spirit, unity spirit and dream spirit of ordinary people inspired by the "heroic spirit".
is written by Feng Shuangbai, chairman of the Chinese Dancers Association, and the popular "Twin Stars" Zhou Liya and Han Zhen in the domestic dance world serve as chief choreographers. ", the latest masterpiece of the two chief editors and directors; other main creatives are also played by domestic first-line celebrities. In addition, this dance drama also specially invited the famous calligrapher Xu Jing, who wrote the titles of Zhang Yimou's movies "Shadow", "One Second", "Above the End", and Wong Kar-wai's movie "The Grandmaster", to write the title for "Wing Chun". name.
"Ordinary people, such as the 'filmmakers' outside the theater and even every ordinary person today who embraces ideals and strives, are all branches and vines of this big tree. Every branch is doing its best to convey nutrients, and every piece of it is The green leaves are all singing spring with their lives. In other words, the creative staff read out the image of "singing spring with life" from the phenomenon of "Yi Wu Fu Ren" in "Wing Chun"; using a "dual-line narrative structure" To express this "image outside the image", it is not more complicated but more clear and thorough."
——Yu Ping (consultant of the Chinese Literary Critics Association, special critic of the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles)
Dance poetry drama "Yangjialing's". Spring》
National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing Dance Academy
Time: May 9-12
Location: National Center for the Performing Arts
Highlights
The play is jointly produced by the Beijing Dance Academy and the National Center for the Performing Arts, and is produced by the National Center for the Performing Arts bda Youth Dance Company It was co-created and arranged with the Department of Chinese Ethnic and Folk Dance, the School of Creativity, and the Department of Chinese Classical Dance of Beijing Dance Academy, and brought together first-line creative artists such as screenwriter Xu Rui, chief directors Zhang Xiaomei and Zhang Yunfeng, and composers Cheng Yuan and Xie Peng.
The three chapters of "Thick Soil", "Break of Dawn" and "Eternal Life" use dance as a part of painting and painting as a substitute for dance. Dance tells the story of Yangjialing, reproduces the magnificent history of revolutionary literature and art at that time, expresses the profound spiritual transformation of aspiring artists, and enthusiastically praises Yangjialing. The spiritual flame in the cave dwelling that illuminates the path of revolutionary literature and art inspires contemporary literary and art workers to follow the footsteps of the revolution, adhere to the original aspirations of literature and art, implement the "people-centered" creative orientation, and enthusiastically sing the spring of art in the new era.
""Spring in Yangjialing" achieves a unique aesthetic realm. The visual aspects include color, shape, clothing, composition, etc. "Spring in Yangjialing" is based on the needs of story development and character personality. The colors are rich and fresh, and the sound There are excitement and soothing, the plot can open and close, the stage design can be gorgeous and dull, and everything remains the same. In addition to the tangible visuals on the stage, there are also necessary prompt subtitles and historical pictures interspersed on the screen. It seems that the two are dominant, but they complement each other, achieving the aesthetic image of organic integration of audio and video.”
——Wang Yanxia (Professor of Beijing Union University School of Arts)
The third act of the ballet "La Sylphide"/"Don Quixote"
France. Bordeaux National Opera Ballet
Time: May 17-19
Location: National Center for the Performing Arts
Highlights
On March 12, 1832, the Paris Opera House's version of "La Sylphide" ushered in the era of romantic ballet and became a dance The first "white ballet" in history.
"After La Sylphide, the Web of Vulcan and the West Wind and Flora ceased to exist, and the opera house was occupied by goblins, leprechauns, salamanders, elves, niggas, vilis, nymphs, and conquered by all those strange and mysterious people who produced wonderful effects in the ballet master's imagination," said the French aesthetic poet, essayist, and novelist Théophile Gautier.
An indispensable adjective for the ballet "Don Quixote" is "the pinnacle of dazzling skills". While the hilarious and humorous plot is going on, the dancers always make us gasp in surprise seemingly inadvertently.
The whole play actually has nearly ten solo dance variations, which has become a scoring "artifact" in major international ballet competitions and the highlight of heavyweight ballet celebration performances! Some of these variations are passionate and blended with Spanish style, while others are rigorous and elegant, making them one of the most representative choreographers of classical ballet. It is precisely because "Don Quixote" is full of interest and challenge that almost all the world's most important ballet companies own this work.
New Peking Opera "Qi Baishi"
Beijing Peking Opera Theater
Time: May 5
Location: Chang'an Grand Theater
Highlights
The play was established in May 2020 and will premiere on December 16, 2023. As an "annual drama" that has attracted widespread attention from leaders at all levels and all walks of life, the drama has assembled a strong creative team, with a complete cast of leading actors from various genres, including two winners of the Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award and seven national first-class actors. , the creative process can be called a symphonic chapter written by Beijing cultural and art workers for the cultural construction of the capital.
The play successfully uses the artistic methods and expressions of Peking Opera to truly and vividly present Mr. Qi Baishi's emotional world, persistent pursuit of art and artistic pride. It skillfully integrates the two quintessences of Peking Opera and Chinese painting, showing a profound cultural significance and unique cultural value.
Kun Opera "Yingmei Temple Reminiscences - Dong Xiaowan"
Northern Kunqu Opera Theater
Time: May 12
Location: Mei Lanfang Grand Theater
Highlights
In this play, the director's skillful hands transformed a line of imitations The whispers like a long lyrical poem convey Mao Pijiang's literati's concern for the country and the people who could not find any outlet in the troubled times of changing dynasties, and Dong Xiaowan's unswerving tolerance and perseverance. It is divided into five parts, using Qinglian as "reunion", Rugao as "returning to hometown", escaping as "travel", Yingmei Temple as "serving the sick", and Maojia's main hall as "remembering words". Paving the right row, interspersed in between, it seems real and illusory, evoking the past and the present, pure and beautiful, making people talk about it, just like the poem of the talented Lin Huiyin: "Be a passer-by in the universe, recognize the exquisite life and calm death ⋯⋯”
The play is co-starred by the national first-class actor Shao Tianshuai and the outstanding young actor Wang Chen. It brings a passionate love that is as pure as a clear stream and impresses people of all ages in a way that is in line with the core quality of Kunqu Opera. Kun Opera bosom friend.
"In the current collision of multiculturalism, more and more people are aware of the wisdom embodied in Eastern philosophy. When infinite diversity of differentiation pushes individuals to the extreme, they are unable to save anomalous family affection, love and even the normal ethics that maintain society. At this time, the power of this wisdom is revealed. For Dong Xiaowan, love is actually a very simple thing, and it may be troublesome, but the joy and beauty brought by simplicity and purity undoubtedly give her the reason to sacrifice and persevere. If a series of female images such as Li Qingzhao, Ban Zhao, Liu Rushi focus on breaking through facial makeup and symbolic expression of personality, Dong Xiaowan's image has the meaning of understanding the true meaning of life, showing that individuals have no barriers in the current context, Luo Huaizhen. Choosing to break and establish, thus giving Dong Xiaowan his unique charm.”
——Zheng Rongjian (Chief Reporter, Youth Critic)
Yue Opera "A Dream of Red Mansions"
Hangzhou Yue Opera Theater
Time: May 22-23
Location: National Center for the Performing Arts
Highlights
If there is a work that is traditional Chinese literature The pinnacle work, "Dream of Red Mansions" written by Cao Xueqin must be worthy of its name. On May 22-23, under the guidance of the Shaoxing opera "Dream of Red Mansions", you can walk into the Grand View Garden from luxury to loneliness, and feel the eternal sorrow of Bao Dai's love, and the joys and sorrows of the Jia family. Absurd.
tells the story of Lin Daiyu, who lost her mother at a young age and lived in her grandmother's home. Once, Baoyu was beaten by her father because she was friends with an actor in the palace, but was mistakenly turned away by the maid. Outside, I heard Baoyu sending Baochai out, and she couldn't help but feel sad. In late spring, the fallen flowers were flying, and Daiyu was suddenly moved. When Baoyu saw it, she poured out her heart. Later, Daiyu's maid Zicuckoo came to test Baoyu. Jia's mother lied that Daiyu would return to Suzhou, causing Baoyu to fall ill. She realized that Baoyu and Daiyu were in love, but she wanted to marry Baochai as Baoyu's wife, so she followed Wang Xifeng's "swap" plan and pretended to be Baoyu. She married Daiyu, but she actually married Baochai secretly. Unexpectedly, her true love was revealed, and Daiyu died of hatred.Baoyu rushed out of the new house, cried bitterly in front of Daiyu's spirit, and ran away angrily...
National Peking Opera Theater's 2024 "Sound of Spring" performance season "Peking Opera Famous Pieces Concert"
Time: May 1
Location: Mei Lanfang University Theater
Host: Song Xiaochuan (Special Invitation) Xu Chang
Chapter 1 "Beauty and Beauty Together"
(Colorful Singing)
"The Drunken Concubine" excerpt
"Island Ice Wheel First Turning"
Singer: Zi Rui
"Peach Blossom Village" 》Excerpt
"I told you to tell me what you have to say"
Singer: Wang Jun
"Xie Yaohuan" Excerpt
"Xie Yaohuan has been in the palace for nine years"
Singer: Liu Shanshan
"Suolin Bag" excerpt
"Outside the Spring and Autumn Pavilion" Storm"
Singer: Yang Lei
Excerpt from "Mu Guiying Takes Command"
"The family is inspired by the news"
Singer: Liu Zheng
Chapter 2 "Red Classic"
(Color Singing)
Excerpt from "Plain Warfare"
"Wherever there are people, there is Zhao Yonggang"
Singer: Cai Jingchao
"Shajiabang" excerpt
"Military and civilian fish and water situation"
Singer: Yang Chao Yang Yang
"White-Haired Girl" excerpt
"Heavy snow blows from the north and the wind is strong The sky is cloudy and the clouds are dark"
Singer: Liu Qi
Excerpt from "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom"
"My own team is coming in front of me"
Singer: Ma Lei Yang Wei
"Red Lantern" excerpt
"A painful talk about the history of revolutionaries"
Singer: Zhang Haoyang, Bi Xiaoyang, Zhang Yixin
Excerpt from "Dujuan Mountain"
"Living in Pingshuitou, Anyuan"
Singer: Wang Runjing
Chapter 3 "Famous Dramas"
Excerpt from "Taizhen Gaiden"
"Listening to Gong'e in the Palace "An Invitation"
Singer: Guo Xiao
Excerpt from "Dragon Robe"
"Dragon and Phoenix Chariot Entering the Imperial City"
Singer: Tan Xiaoling
Excerpt from "Huo Xiaoyu"
"Reading poems at night and sleeping late, the spirit is lax"
Singer Author: Zhang Jiachun
Excerpt from "The Concubine of Han Ming"
"When the Butterflies and Orioles Fly in the Trapped Heaven in Late Spring"
Singer: Cha Sina
Excerpt from "Zhulian Village"
"In the past there were three great sages"
Singer: Li Bo
Excerpt from "The Matchmaker"
"Young Lady is So Charming"
Singer: Lu Huimin
Excerpt from "Going to the Rooftop"
"The ringing of golden bells and jade drums urges the king to ascend to the ninth level"
Singer: Huang Bingqiang
Excerpt from "The Orphan of the Zhao Family"
"I am Wei Jiang Hearing these words is like waking up from a dream"
Singer: Wei Jijun (special invitation)
Excerpt from "White Gate Tower"
"Drinking freely in the palace every day"
Singer: Song Xiaochuan (special invitation)
"Silang visits his mother" Excerpt
"My dear mother, please come and pay homage to me"
Singer: Tian Lei
Excerpt from "A Girlfriend's Dream"
"It's a pity to charge forward with a crossbow"
Singer: Li Haiyan (special invitation)
Excerpt from "Fishing for Golden Turtles"
" Called Zhang Yi, my son listens to mother's lesson"
Singer: Yuan Huiqin
Excerpt from "Er Tangshezi"
"In the past there was a lonely bamboo king"
Singer: Zhang Jianguo (special invitation)
Drummer: Li Jinping (special invitation)
Li Zhonghua (special invitation)
Wang Xi Ni Qisen Yin Qingzeng
Playing the piano: Zhao Jianhua (special invitation)
Wang Jihui Li Yang Song Rongzhen
Meng Lingshen Lu Jiashu Liu Jianliang
Large-scale immersive family musical "Lu Duan"
Palace Museum, Yiruiqi International Culture (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Time: May 1-3
Location: Beijing Happy Valley OCT Grand Theater
Highlights
The musical children's drama "Lu Duan" was jointly produced by the Palace Museum and Yiruiqi International Culture and lasted for three years. Created with ingenuity, the creative team extracted character prototypes from the Palace Museum's collection of more than 1.86 million pieces (sets), and gave each cultural relic a soul through unique shapes and distinctive personality traits.
Thousands of years of cultural relics and just a few decades of life, classical culture and contemporary trends, persistence in the face of history and longing for the future, these are all because of the two "children" Luduan and Gao Xiaoduan here. The two ancient palaces were intertwined together, witnessing a wonderful event with the theme of "time".
The large-scale immersive family musical "Lu Duan" successfully premiered at the Central Opera House in 2022, and then appeared on the professional stage of the National Center for the Performing Arts during the Lantern Festival in 2023, becoming a hard-to-get phenomenon-level drama. I fell in love with the Forbidden City because of a drama! This is a family musical where you can truly understand the architecture of the Forbidden City, the cultural relics of the Forbidden City, the guardians of the Forbidden City, the royal cats of the Forbidden City, the history of the Forbidden City, the numbers of the Forbidden City, and the naked-eye holographic cultural relics exhibition. Educational and entertaining, through vivid and interesting storylines, children can learn rich historical knowledge and traditional culture while enjoying wonderful performances.
Children's drama "School of Cool Bugs 1"
Super Theater and Poly Ticketing
Time: May 4-5
Venue: Beijing Art Center
What to watch
Children's drama "School of Cool Bugs 1" is jointly produced by Super Theater and Beijing Poly Ticketing The jointly produced children's drama is a rare children's drama in China that is both popular science and artistic.
The play is adapted from the top Chinese popular science IP "Cool Insect School". The author Xia Jian hopes to use his own paintbrush to let children learn about the more interesting world of insects. The insects in his paintings are lifelike, opening the door for children to enter nature.
"Kool Chong School 1" tells a series of funny and loving campus stories among Chong Chong with different personalities in the Chong Chong School. After the fly teacher mysteriously disappeared from the Cool Bug School, the vegetarian principal Locust created a new school rule tailored for the dangerous and naughty carnivorous students. At the same time, in order to better maintain school order, Ku Chong School decided to set up a campus discipline inspection brigade. Who will be the captain? Can the teachers and students of the Cool Bug School finally find Teacher Fly? Amid laughter, the children's drama "Kool Bug School 1" will bring a heartwarming and meaningful story to audiences of all sizes.
Movie Recommendations
"Morning Clouds and Muyu"
Release date: May 17
Highlights
Produced by Han Sanping, directed by Zhang Guoli, starring Fan Wei and Zhou Dongyu, the movie "Morning Clouds and Muyu" is scheduled to be released, and the official announcement will be Released on May 17.
Lao Qin (played by Fan Wei) was given a huge sum of money for demolition just after he was released from prison. In order to fulfill his filial piety to his parents who died young, he devoted himself to getting married and having children. After experiencing a blind date in a dating agency, Lao Qin suddenly had an idea and chose to propose marriage outside the women's prison. He met Chang Juan (played by Zhou Dongyu) who had just been released from prison. He asked for a child, she asked for money, and the two began a journey of trial marriage with different goals. The film is adapted from the true story "The Murderous Girl in a Wedding Dress" and has been shortlisted for the main competition unit of the "Tiantan Award" at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival.
"Peacekeeping Riot Squad"
Release date: May 1st
"Peacekeeping Riot Squad" mainly focuses on the special group of people in peacekeeping missions - peacekeeping police. This group of people perform peacekeeping missions overseas. In the face of hail of bullets and terrorist attacks, they stick to their posts and devote their lives to peace.
Huang Jingyu is known as the "Special Forces" in the entertainment industry. In the film, he plays the role of peacekeeping policeman Yu Weidong. In order to take into account the overall situation, he strives to maintain order and always adheres to the code of conduct of not harming innocent people. The sharpshooter Yang Zhen played by Wang Yibo is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. His spirit of sacrifice for the sake of peace and his courage to move forward to protect the weak are undoubtedly one of the highlights of the entire movie. When facing provocations from terrorists, he shot the opponent's finger with precision and used his domineering actions to warn the enemy that "Chinese people will not take the initiative to cause trouble outside, but they are not afraid of trouble either!"
"Only when you have seen war do you know how valuable peace is. !” This sentence is not only the theme of the movie, but also the message that the entire movie wants to convey to us.In this era full of wars and conflicts, we cherish the peacekeeping police who stand on the front line even more. They have sacrificed so much for peace. Promote the prestige of our country and protect world peace! See you in theaters on May 1st for "Peacekeeping Riot Squad".
"The Wandering Blade"
Release date: May 17
Highlights
The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Japanese suspense writer Keigo Higashino. Single father Li Changfeng desperately embarked on the road of revenge after his daughter was abused and died by several minors. He vowed to use his own way to make the young devils pay the due price.
The revenge, justice and law discussed in the film will cause the audience to re-examine the boundaries between justice and revenge. When the tenderness of a father and the ruthlessness of an avenger are superimposed, how will Wang Qianyuan appear on the screen...
"Thelma and Louise"
Release date: May 1
Highlights
The main plot of "Thelma and Louise" It revolves around the story of "spend all your money before you die". It mainly tells the story of the middle-aged protagonist Jia Youwei (played by Jia Bing) who has achieved nothing. He is diagnosed with a brain tumor and only has ten days left to live, so he After selling the old house that was rumored to be demolished, he found his little brother from the family home, and decided to enjoy himself wildly in the last ten days of his life, which triggered a series of hilarious stories.
The film has gathered many powerful comedians to join in, making the film twice as funny. Comedians such as Jia Bing, Xiao Shenyang, and Yu Yang will perform tacit chemical reactions, full of joy. The powerful actress Tan Zhuo joins the cast, adding an alternative sense of humor. Dong Baoshi, a former singer, is stepping onto the big screen for the first time, which will also bring new expectations and surprises to fans. Such a refreshing combination has aroused the audience's expectations.
As a pure comedy movie, "Thelma and Louise" will make the whole country laugh with the comedian temperament of all members. I believe that after the film is released, it will bring an audio-visual feast with constant laughter and exciting plot to the audience.
"Trident"
Release date: May 24
Highlights
This film is adapted from Lu Zheng's novel of the same name "Trident", Douban 8.0. It tells the story of three police "veterans" known as the "Tridents" who are all facing retirement or relegating to the second line, but are accidentally involved in a financial scam and turn into "sharp knives" to point at crime. The plot of this movie is intense and exciting, showing a sinful world full of power-money transactions and overflowing desires. In the finalized poster, Cui Tiejun, the big-backed guy, Xu Guozhu, the big-stick guy, and Pan Jianghai, the big-time troll, have wild expressions, showing the veteran policeman's passion and determination in handling cases.
The movie version of "Trident" is the continuation of the classic and the beginning of a new story. It will bring us a visual and spiritual feast. Let us look forward to the release of this movie together and feel the passion and justice of the old policeman!
Art Exhibition
Tuan Tu to Present the Exhibition of Folk Painted Sculptures from the National Art Museum of China
Location: National Art Museum of China
Time: April 16 - June 30
Highlights
This exhibition is the "Collection Activation" of the National Art Museum of China A series of exhibitions, a total of 69 pieces (sets) of folk colored sculptures collected by the National Art Museum of China are on display. The exhibition covers colored sculpture art from different regions and themes, including functional colored sculptures such as prayers, as well as works with secular enlightenment and entertainment functions.
Chinese folk colored sculpture art is the flower of folk art in the context of farming civilization. It contains the aesthetics, preferences and folk cultural psychology of the Chinese nation from the folk, and witnesses the development of national culture. In order to better demonstrate the new progress and achievements in the protection and utilization of cultural relics and the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage, and to create a strong atmosphere for the protection of cultural relics and cultural heritage, the National Art Museum of China specially planned and organized this exhibition to make the intangible cultural heritage collections of the National Art Museum of China shine again with the glory of the times. .
Appreciation of works
Da Afu, Yu Xianglian and Wang Nanxian, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 9×15.5×21cm, 10×15.5×25cm, 1990
The Legend of the White Snake, Han Zengqi, Beijing, 3×7.5×9.5cm, 1988
大Sitting on the Tiger, Fengxiang, Shaanxi, 27×33×43cm, 1994
Zhenguan - Li Shimin’s Long Song of the Prosperity
Location: National Museum of Classical Books
Time: May 1st - August 25
Highlights
This exhibition is divided into The four units of "Shao Qin King, God of War on the Battlefield", "Unparalleled Talent of Tang Taizong", "King of All Peoples", and "Ordinary Li Shimin", through the exhibition of key cultural relics, digital light and shadow display, Tang style scene restoration, manual interactive gameplay, A variety of study courses, hot event check-ins and other methods present the growth path of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, as well as the social, political, economic, cultural, military and diplomatic development context of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, leading the audience to encounter Zhenguan and gain an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty .
brings together 140 groups of 249 major cultural relics from 15 museums across the country, including Zhaoling Museum, Ningxia Guyuan Museum, Zhenjiang Museum, and Wuhan Museum. Through the perfect integration of exhibition display + light and shadow scenes + interactive gameplay, in a 2,000 square meter exhibition space A magnificent picture that traces history.
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Flowers Blooming in Dunhuang - Art and Design Exhibition of Chang Shana's Eighty Years in Art
Location: China Art Museum
Time: April 30 - October 27
Highlights
This exhibition displays nearly 400 exhibits. Many of the documents and artworks were recently compiled by experts and family members. It not only tells us a touching art story, but also shows the history of the protection, inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese culture across three historical periods. It is divided into life introduction, Dunhuang copying unit, flower sketching unit, ten major architectural units, The six parts of the new application unit, science and technology and art, for the first time comprehensively present the art and design of Mr. Chang Shana's 80 years of art practice, using the cultural wealth of Dunhuang to shape the national image of the Republic, as well as the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture. Great results at work.
The "Flowers Blooming in Dunhuang" exhibition is a historical microcosm of the shining treasures of China and the wonderful lives of outstanding artists. Here, we will see the close connection between the inheritance of cultural heritage and the flow of human blood, and we will also realize the artistic essence of integrity and innovation.
"Flowers - Rhododendron and Butterfly", Chang Shana, 39.5cmx69cm, gouache on paper, after 2000
"Nine Colored Deer", Chang Shana, Cave 257, Northern Wei Dynasty, 28.5x40cm, drawing on paper
"Liang Hao: "Buxu"
Location: ucca·Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
Time: May 18th - September 8
Highlights
As Liang Hao's first institutional solo exhibition, this exhibition will use the language of non-objective sculpture and cross-regional Thoughts are an important clue to the artist's creation, and the sculptures he has created since returning to mainland China in 2009 to work and live are systematically sorted out. In addition, a series of the artist’s latest commissioned sculptures will be presented.
Liang Hao, "Untitled", 2020-2022, camphor wood, dimensions variable. Image courtesy of the artist.
Liang Hao
was born in Beijing in 1960. He received a bachelor's degree in sculpture from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 1985. In 1989, he received a master's degree in sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her works have participated in the "Special Exhibition of Teachers of the Central Academy of Fine Arts" (CAFA Art Museum, Beijing, 2013), "inside out 2012" (In-China Art Museum, Beijing, 2012), "Touch of Women's Hands" ( Smithsonian Institution-Flushing City Hall, New York, USA, 2008), "Global Roots—Chinese Artists Living in New York" (Stewart Center Gallery, Purdue University, Indiana, USA, 1998).
editor Wu Longzhen
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