"Dream of the Red Chamber" and "Little Mermaid" are showcased with their elite talents, and the Shanghai Summer Performance Season of China National Television has arrived at Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group | Shanghai | Little Mermaid

The Central Ballet Troupe of the National Ballet Team is coming, bringing the new dance drama "Dream of the Red Chamber" and the classic work "Little Mermaid" directly to the Shanghai stage. At the end of June, the "Performing Arts World · 2023 Chinese Ballet Shanghai Summer Performance Season" jointly created by Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group and the Central Ballet Troupe will be held at the Shanghai Grand Theatre. On June 8th, Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group and the Central Ballet signed a strategic cooperation agreement: in the next three years, the two sides will work together to create a brand performance season, allowing Shanghai citizens to enjoy top-notch ballet banquets at their doorstep.

The original dance drama "Dream of the Red Chamber" is an annual drama prepared by the Chinese Barbarian calendar for three years. It premiered in Beijing in February, gathering industry elites such as composer Ye Xiaogang, chief director Tong Ruirui, screenwriter Feng Li, stage designer Liu Xinglin, and fashion designer Yang Donglin. On the 8th, Tong Ruirui stated in Shanghai that "Dream of the Red Chamber" is a great literary work that has been successfully adapted from movies, TV dramas, and traditional Chinese operas. This time, "Dream of the Red Chamber" combines the characteristics of Chinese dance with ballet, and we have overcome difficulties. We are grateful to the Chinese ballet for providing the best platform. "

"The Little Mermaid" can be considered a milestone production in China. Director John Neumeier combined the characteristics of Chinese actors and made targeted adaptations and fusion. Since its premiere in 2012, "Little Mermaid" has received rave reviews. In 2022, Zhongba will rehearse the drama, retaining the classic lineup and introducing new ideas, making it difficult to get a single vote. In 2012, Wang Qimin, the lead actress of "Little Mermaid", will once again perform "Little Mermaid" in Shanghai. On the 8th, she recalled, "The premiere of 'The Little Mermaid' was vivid in her mind. Unlike classical ballet, 'The Little Mermaid' focuses more on toe techniques and is closer to drama, allowing the audience to reflect on life and love. 'When playing the Little Mermaid, Wang Qimin had to wear a fishtail on stage.' On the first day, it was very uncomfortable to wear it, and if you were not careful, you would fall. Nowadays, the Little Mermaid and Prince's duet look very light and agile, but in fact, during rehearsals, we overcame many difficulties."

"The performance of Zhongba in Shanghai, a major entertainment hub, is like preparing for an exam, showcasing the strength of the team by showcasing the excellence of the main actors without repetition." Yang Xiong, Secretary of the Zhongba Party Committee, stated that Zhongba and Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group will strengthen cooperation and exchange skills in the fields of performance, production, creation, and external exchanges. Collaboration is a affirmation and a motivation for us to release more good works and accept the scrutiny of Shanghai audiences

During the 2023 Shanghai Summer Performance Season of the Performing Arts World, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, a subsidiary of Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group, will perform two works live. This will be the only performance with live performance in the Shanghai tour of the Chinese Academy of Performing Arts, and also the first stage presentation of the strong collaboration between the Chinese Academy of Performing Arts and the Shanghai Theatre. Both dance dramas were directed by Zhang Yi, the artistic director of the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, and his other important role was as the music director of the Chinese ballet. For over 20 years, Zhang Yi has been coaching several classic works such as Zhongba's Swan Lake and Onegin. "You need to first understand the general speed of this version, and you need to be very clear about this principle. You need to know where it starts and where it ends. Moreover, actors from different groups have different sizes of breath, and even more meticulous changes in the actors' bodies can also affect the music. These are difficult to express in language and require years of stage practice to understand."

Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group has a deep connection with China National Television. In 2021, the Central Ballet brought the classic preserved play "The Red Detachment of Women" to its Meiqi Grand Theater, and later celebrated the 80th anniversary of Meiqi Grand Theater with two classic ballets, "Jewelry" and "Don Quixote". The future cooperation between both parties will combine their resource advantages in drama content, venue operation, and tour operation to create a branded "Chinese ballet performance season" in Shanghai, regularly bringing heavyweight ballet feasts to Shanghai audiences.

Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group has been laying out and deeply cultivating in the field of dance for many years, while creating original masterpieces and expanding its dance business card. With the popularity of dance dramas and the increasing popularity of dance art among the public, appreciating dance performances is also becoming one of the options for many tourists visiting Shanghai. "To a certain extent, dance is becoming one of the highlights of Shanghai's' tourism landscape '," said Ma Chencheng, President of Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group

Next year marks the 60th anniversary of the premiere of "The Red Detachment of Women". According to the strategic cooperation agreement, Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group will once again bring this Chinese opera to Shanghai. "Shanghai Wenguang Performing Arts Group has a good foundation for cooperation with the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe and the National Theatre. The" World of Performing Arts · 2023 China Barbuda Shanghai Summer Performance Season "will push forward the cooperation with the China Direct Theater. We will bring more works from top domestic and international creative teams to Shanghai, so that Shanghai audiences can enjoy the works of the highest standard at their doorstep." Ma Chencheng revealed that Wenguang Performing Arts Group will continue to expand its "circle of friends", introduce the essence of world culture, and enhance the cultural influence of Shanghai city. "We are in contact with the world famous Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, and plan to bring the 50th anniversary performance of the orchestra's visit to China within the year Shanghai."