Show Synopsis:

Yue Opera Appreciation Night 2023 will be a night filled with exciting opera, dance and martial arts, suitable for audiences of all ages. It comprises of Chunhyangjeon and excerpts of "The Crossroad Inn” & “The Magic Lotus Lantern".

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An epic Yue Opera Chunhyangjeon is based on the well-known classical literature of the same name from the Korean Peninsula, and is considered one of the three great classical novels of Asia along with "Dream of the Red Chamber" and "The Tale of Genji". It tells the twisting and turning romantic love story between a nobleman from the upper class named Lee Mongryong and a courtesan's daughter from the lower class named Chunhyang. This story vividly depicts the class barriers of Korean feudal society, and how the two lovers overcome countless difficulties with true love. This youthful version of "Chunhyangjeon" combines traditional classical beauty with fashionable interpretation styles and features professional Korean dance presented by the Red Moon Dance Troupe, integrating singing, dancing, and drumming to create a stunning visual feast for the audience.

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Excerpt of The Crossroad Inn is a traditional short martial arts play from the "Record of Words and Deeds of Famous Northern Song Dynasty Officials". The play tells the story of Jiao Zan, a general stationed at the three passes who was exiled for killing a traitor, and Ren Tanghui, who secretly protects Jiao Zan and gets into a fight with the innkeeper Liu Lihua due to a misunderstanding when they stay overnight at San Cha Kou. This play reveals the challenges faced by loyal generals during times of war and political turmoil.

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Excerpt of The Magic Lotus Lantern is a story about Sanshengmu, an immortal who falls in love with a mortal man and has a son named Chen Xiang. Her brother, Erlang Shen, opposes the relationship and imprisons Sanshengmu under Mount Huashan. Chen Xiang learns of his mother's imprisonment and sets out to rescue her. Along the way, he faces many challenges but receives help from divine beings and unlocks his demi-god powers. With a magic axe and the help of his mother's loyal aide, Lingzhi, Chen Xiang defeats his uncle Erlang Shen and reunites with his mother."

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Yue Opera Appreciation Night 2023 will be performed live at The Drama Centre (National Library level 3) on 17th June 2023 at 7.30pm to 10.00 pm.

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English and Mandarin subtitles will be available and there will be a 15min intermission.

 

Tickets are at $30, $20, $10 each.

Book your tickets NOW, and we look forward to seeing you on that day!

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In Support of SATA CommHealth's Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccination Programme

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Supported by:

Presentation and Participation Grant (National Arts Council)

Tote Board Arts Fund

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剧情简介

上海越剧欣赏晚会2023将为您呈现激动人心的戏曲、舞蹈和武术，适合所有年龄层的观众。节目包括《春香传》、《三岔口》以及《宝莲灯》的精华选段。

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全剧越剧《春香传》取材于朝鲜半岛家喻户晓的同名古典文学名著，与《红楼梦》、《源氏物语》并称亚洲三大古典小说。讲述一位上层两班贵族李梦龙和一位底层社会的艺妓之女成春香之间的迂回曲折的浪漫爱情故事。这个故事生动形象地描绘了朝鲜封建社会的阶级障碍，以及两人如何以真爱克服万难。此青春版《春香传》既有传统古典美又有时尚演绎风格，加入了由红月亮舞蹈团呈现的专业朝鲜舞蹈，将歌、舞、鼓齐“鸣”，定会为观众带来美轮美奂的视觉盛宴。

 

折子戏《三岔口》是《北宋名臣言行录》中的一篇，为传统短打武生剧目。该剧讲述了三关上将焦赞因杀了一位叛徒而被流放，任堂惠在暗中保护焦赞至三岔口夜宿时，与客栈老板刘利华因误会而引起搏斗的故事。该篇揭示了忠诚将军在战争和政治动荡时期所面临的挑战。

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折子戏《宝莲灯》又名《沉香劈山救母》，是一个中国古代神话故事。仙女三圣母与凡人男子相爱并生下了儿子沉香。她的哥哥二郎神为维护天规和家法，将三圣母关押在华山之下。沉香得知母亲被关押后，决定前去营救。在旅途中，他面临了许多挑战，但在神仙们以及母亲忠诚侍女灵芝的帮助下，发掘了自己的半神力量。最终，沉香用神斧打败了舅舅二郎神，与母亲团聚。

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上海越剧欣赏晚会2023将于2023年6月17日，晚上7点30分至10点在戏剧中心（国家图书馆三楼）现场演出。

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现场将提供英文字幕和中文字幕，中场休息15分钟。

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门票分别为$30、$20、$10。

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鼎力支持：

国家艺术理事会演出和参与津贴

博彩业艺术基金

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