Not only a competition play, "Lost" is also a proud declaration of the vitality of Hue opera - a traditional art form that was thought to be confined to the cultural space of the ancient capital, but has now stepped onto the national stage with a significant current and humane dimension.
A scene from the play "Lost" by Hue Opera House
When tradition meets modernity
Choosing the theme of the image of the People's Public Security soldier - a field that seems "selective" for Hue opera, which is familiar with lyrical and royal qualities - "Lost" seems to have been "reckless" from the beginning. However, that very recklessness is the highlight in the artistic approach of the Hue Opera and Art Theater crew.
Artists Thai Ha and Phan Thu moved people in the play "Lost"
The play not only tells the story of one person but also speaks for many lost lives, while honoring the bravery, altruism and humanity of the People's Public Security soldiers.
The Art of Opera: Soft but not weak, quiet but not dim
Author Nguyen Hoai, adapted by Tat Dinh, directed by People's Artist Hoai Hue - the trio created both traditional and modern ideological and theatrical materials. If the original literary work touches the hearts of readers with its hidden corners of life and the bravery of soldiers in the silent battlefield, the musical adaptation fulfills the role of a theatrical performance - knowing how to make the audience cry with its melody, sob through each Hue tune, each look, each silence that speaks on stage.
The stage design is very modern, creating many highlights in the transformation of space and time, bringing Hue opera closer to contemporary themes.
In a musical and lighting setting that evokes many layers of mood, the artists of Hue Opera House demonstrate a dedication to their profession. They sing, they act, they live fully in each moment of the character's psychological transformation.
In particular, the actor who plays Luc has brought a vivid image: somewhat austere, with inner pain but ultimately shining with the light of compassion and awareness. Meanwhile, the character Ha Miu - a type of half-hearted villain, both hateful and pitiful - is portrayed with rare psychological depth.
Director People's Artist Hoai Hue: The "gatekeeper" of contemporary Hue opera
It is impossible not to mention the director, People's Artist Hoai Hue - who "built a bridge" between traditional materials and modern breath. The conflicts in "Lac Loi" lie not only in the content but also in the harmony of expressive language: both maintaining the graceful, elegant features of Hue opera, and being fierce and thorny enough to depict the battle between good and evil in contemporary life.
Artists of Hue Opera Theater were cheered by the capital's audience with the work "Lost"
This is not the first time he has brought Hue opera out of the shadow of the region, but perhaps, "Lost" is the play that marks an aesthetic and content turning point, showing that traditional art can completely accompany the "hot" topics of the times, as long as the artist has enough heart and vision.
"Lost" is not only a touch of conscience but also a living proof that: traditional artistic values, when meeting modern materials and talented staging, will never be out of place.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/lac-loi-cu-cham-sau-cua-ca-kich-hue-voi-hinh-tuong-chien-si-cong-an-196250627070851408.htm
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