China News Service, Hangzhou, September 16 (Reporter Tong Xiaoyu) On September 16, the reporter learned that the Yue Opera "Maple Leaves Like Flowers" produced by Zhejiang Xiaobaihuayue Theater under the guidance of Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism won the 17th China Culture and Art Government Award "Wenhua Award".
It is reported that Yue Opera has been away from the award for 28 years, and this is the first time Zhejiang has won this honor after 15 years.
Chinese Culture and Art Government Award - Wenhua Award is the highest government award for national stage arts established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
On the evening of the 15th, the 17th Wenhua Award was announced at the 13th China Arts Festival. The Yue Opera "Maple Leaf Like a Flower" won the "Wenhua Award".
"Maple Leaves Like Flowers" is a large-scale modern Yue Opera drama with a red theme, adapted from the martyr deeds of "Red Female Agent" Zhu Feng.
The play reproduces the heroic image of heroes on the hidden front of the Chinese Communist Party who sacrificed heroically for the cause of national liberation.
It is reported that the main creative team of the play has a strong lineup. Wang Hong, the former head of the General Political Repertory Troupe, served as the screenwriter, and the famous director Yang Xiaoqing directed it. Diao Yuquan, a member of the party group and deputy director of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, wrote the theme song for the play.
In the cast, there are 2 "Plum Blossoms" and 8 national first-class actors.
Among them, Wang Binmei, director of Zhejiang Xiaobaihuayue Theater, national first-class actor and winner of the Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award, leads Hua Feng, the female No. Actors take the lead.
Still photo of Yue Opera "Maple Leaves Like Flowers" Photo by Han Bin
The band lineup for the performance is also unprecedentedly strong, with a performance lineup of nearly 40 people, which fully reflects the Zhejiang Yue Opera music performance style combining Chinese and Western styles, making the ups and downs of the plot appear relaxed and moderate, taking into account the lyrical and shocking effects.
Wang Binmei once said in an interview that as the first work in the history of Yue Opera to reflect the heroes of the hidden front, "Maple Leaves Like Flowers" has achieved a breakthrough in the theme.
"Maybe many people think that Yue Opera is euphemistic and poignant, but "Maple Leaves Like Flowers" is different. Its plot is compact, the music is shocking, and the stage is atmospheric." In Wang Binmei's view, Hua Feng's choice and firm belief in ideals may be able to Bring some inspiration to the current audience.
It is reported that the Yue Opera "Maple Leaves Like Flowers" will also launch the "Zhejiang Yue Opera China Tour" series tour.
Among them, in November, he will participate in the national excellent stage art exhibition of "Praise the New Era, Forge a New Journey" held by the Shanghai International Arts Festival Center.
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