Wagner's masterpiece "Ron Green" premiered in China in 4 and a half hours, today

Release time:Apr 16, 2024 21:29 PM

"On the first day of invoicing," Ron Green "sold 500 tickets, which is enough to prove the level of appreciation of elegant art by Shanghai audiences." During the rehearsal break, Xu Zhong, the conductor of "Ron Green" and the director of Shanghai Opera House, said, "On the premiere day of" Ron Green ", the audience was packed, indicating that there are a considerable number of Wagner opera fans in China." On September 17th and 19th, Shanghai Opera House and Shanghai Grand Theatre jointly produced the Wagner opera "Ron Green", which was jointly produced by Bavarian National Opera House and Shanghai Opera House, as the opening song of Shanghai Opera House's 2023-2024 performance season, premiered in China. ". This is the first collaboration between the famous Bavarian State Opera House and a Chinese theater troupe.

Wagner's masterpiece "Ron Green" premiered in China in 4 and a half hours, today

"The production of 'Ron Green' has been in contact for nearly 5 years, which is further than the joint production of 'Tosca' by Shanghai Opera House, National Grand Theatre, and Shaanxi Grand Theatre. 'Xu Zhong bluntly stated,' In the past, when China and foreign countries jointly produced plays, the foreign side transported the stage props to China, and after the performance, they returned to China. Now we have the 10-year copyright of 'Ron Green' in Greater China, as well as the costumes, lighting, and stage props, creating the stage where Chinese theaters are most closely aligned with international standards, which is forward-looking. '"

Ron Green has a grand scene

Since its opening in 1998, the Shanghai Grand Theatre has designated opera as an important art category, introducing classic performances from top tier opera houses in Italy, Germany, Russia, France, and other countries. In 2010, the Cologne Opera House in Germany performed "The Ring of Nibelungen" twice and eight times in a row at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, sparking a craze. In October of this year, this epic work will return to the Shanghai Grand Theatre, where it will be directed by Valery Djeyev and the Malinsky Theatre to make a world premiere with a brand new production, making its debut at the 22nd Shanghai International Art Festival in China.

Relying on the advantages of the Shanghai Grand Theatre Art Center, since 2012, Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai Opera House have collaborated with international art institutions to produce and produce multiple classic operas. Among them, the panoramic opera "The Drifting Dutchman" and Wagner's Selected Works Music Festival jointly produced by Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai Opera House are deeply loved by fans. On the occasion of Wagner's 210th birthday this year, the premiere of "Ron Green" adds another magnificent scene to the collaboration between art institutions and theaters in Shanghai.

"Ron Green" tells the fable of "Swan Knight" Ron Green saving others. The new version of the premiere introduces medieval stories into the modern stage, with vivid and vibrant scenery. At the beginning of the story, under the lush trees, the actors dressed in casual clothes waved their wheat ears in their hands.

The modern dance and costumes make medieval stories no longer distant

The presentation of "Ron Green" is different from traditional opera

"Everyone will find Wagner's works difficult to understand. As a conductor, how to smoothly and skillfully integrate music and story with strong dramatic tension, make the audience forget time, appreciate the authentic Wagner music, and truly integrate into the play is my job." Xu Zhong hopes to convey his understanding of the music and text to the actors and audience. "This version of 'Ron Green' has contemporary thinking while respecting the original work."

Stefan Wink, who plays Ron Green, is one of the outstanding Wagner theater tenors of today. Director Cornell Mondruzo said, "Wagner once gave a clue to Ron Green's voice: his voice was calm, a cold, sparkling voice, almost non-human extraterrestrial." Stefan Wink admitted that this version of Ron Green is very special, "he is no longer wearing silver armor and difficult to approach. He is more like an ordinary person, with some of the frustration that most people have, and is an imperfect hero. I really like this kind of humanized character shaping." In collaboration with the Shanghai Opera House, Stefan Wink praised, "I feel world-class."

Stefan Wink and Charlotte Anne Shipley

Charlotte Anne Shipley plays the lead actress Elsa. Elsa raises the "taboo question" that ultimately leads the story to tragedy. Charlotte Anne Shipley understands her behavior, "As a wife, how could she not ask her husband Ron Green who he really is? Once we make a choice, we have to pay the price for our own choice, just like Elsa."

Music and art polishing adheres to the tradition of Shanghai Opera House's "meticulous carving and attention to details". The Shanghai Opera House specially invited choir art director Martin White and vocal director Alexandro Amoretti to teach and correct German pronunciation word by word and sentence for over two months, helping the actors better showcase the charm of Wagner's opera. Martin White said that 40% of "Ron Green" is a choir, and "actors not only need to pronounce correctly and accurately, but also convey emotions, allowing the audience to enjoy the collaboration between sound and symphony."

One of the most famous choruses in opera, the "Wedding March," delivers a heart wrenching performance, with the choir's voice intertwined with orchestral music, adding a touch of grandeur to the scene. In Martin White's words, "pure voices are far more difficult than interpreting conflicts."

The choir plays an important role in "Ron Green"

The 4 and a half hour opera marathon "Ron Green" is not only a touchstone for conductors and singers, but also a test for choirs, bands, and the entire production team. Under the leadership of Xu Zhong, the Shanghai Opera House Choir grasped the ups and downs of emotions with precise enunciation and delicate music processing. The Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra and the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, consisting of over a hundred members, had a massive orchestra with a perfect coordination.

Rehearsal of Ron Green

"Everyone is familiar with 'The Camellia Woman' and 'Turandot', and even has a group of fans. However, Wagner's major operas are still relatively unfamiliar. 'Xu Zhong said that this year marks the 210th anniversary of Wagner's birth, and it is of great significance to perform' Ron Green 'for Chinese audiences.' The Shanghai Opera House has enhanced its comprehensive strength and stimulated the audience's appreciation of opera art. In the future, we will collaborate with more world-class theaters and artists to bring more classic opera masterpieces that are renowned both domestically and internationally. '"

The whole drama has grand scenes and unique dance styles, shot by Cao Jiamiao

In Wagner's opera, such costumes are not commonly seen, as photographed by Cao Jiamiao

The Ron Green team has full confidence in the premiere, photographed by Cao Jiamiao

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