On September 7th, NCPA opera commission Rickshaw Boy was staged the fourth time. Under the baton of conductor ZHANG Guoyong, singers JIN Zhengjian, SUN Xiuwei, TIAN Haojiang, SONG Yuanming and SUN Li performed the opera with Beijing-flavour music to mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of the original novel Rickshaw Boy.
SUN Xiuwei commented, “‘Huniu’ is by no means sophisticated. She dares to leave everything behind to pursue her true love. This is what makes her most attractive to me” .
Bass TIAN Haojiang, who played Huniu’s father “Liusiye”, appeared indifferent and bossy in his vigorous voice. “I grew up in Beijing, and know something about such figures. To render this character to life, I’m strict with myself in every detail,” said TIAN Haojiang.
The second half started with “a fair scene”, in which the NCPA Chorus portrayed the residents of the old Beijing city. Chinese musical instrument big sanxian was used, and in the lyrics appeared many homely snacks of the old Beijing, such as baked wheat cake, fried ring, fried chop rice cake and crispy sugar-coated haws.
Another “father and daughter” Erqiangzi and Xiaofuzi were played by baritone SUN Li and soprano SONG Yuanming. Beside Huniu, Xiaofuzi, a prostitute, is also a female character in the opera very important for Xiangzi.
The chorus “Beijing City”, which sounds quiet and solemn, comforts the characters like a requiem, while the magnificent symphony once more traces out the impression of the Beijing city.
The opera will last until September 10th, and singers including WANG Chong, ZHOU Xiaolin, GUAN Zhijing, LI Xintong and WANG Hexiang, will join the performance as well.
On September 7th, NCPA opera commission Rickshaw Boy was staged the fourth time. Under the baton of conductor ZHANG Guoyong, singers JIN Zhengjian, SUN Xiuwei, TIAN Haojiang, SONG Yuanming and SUN Li performed the opera with Beijing-flavour music to mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of the original novel Rickshaw Boy.
SUN Xiuwei commented, “‘Huniu’ is by no means sophisticated. She dares to leave everything behind to pursue her true love. This is what makes her most attractive to me” .
Bass TIAN Haojiang, who played Huniu’s father “Liusiye”, appeared indifferent and bossy in his vigorous voice. “I grew up in Beijing, and know something about such figures. To render this character to life, I’m strict with myself in every detail,” said TIAN Haojiang.
The second half started with “a fair scene”, in which the NCPA Chorus portrayed the residents of the old Beijing city. Chinese musical instrument big sanxian was used, and in the lyrics appeared many homely snacks of the old Beijing, such as baked wheat cake, fried ring, fried chop rice cake and crispy sugar-coated haws.
Another “father and daughter” Erqiangzi and Xiaofuzi were played by baritone SUN Li and soprano SONG Yuanming. Beside Huniu, Xiaofuzi, a prostitute, is also a female character in the opera very important for Xiangzi.
The chorus “Beijing City”, which sounds quiet and solemn, comforts the characters like a requiem, while the magnificent symphony once more traces out the impression of the Beijing city.
The opera will last until September 10th, and singers including WANG Chong, ZHOU Xiaolin, GUAN Zhijing, LI Xintong and WANG Hexiang, will join the performance as well.
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