老中青三代演员同台献艺 年轻观众助力京剧艺术“破圈”

Core Viewpoint - The "2025 Annual Excellent Peking Opera Repertoire Exhibition" recently concluded, showcasing the unique charm of Peking Opera through classic performances by renowned artists and outstanding young performers from various troupes [1][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The exhibition featured four classic plays: "The West Chamber," "The Universe Peak," "The Red Lantern," and "The Legend of the White Snake," catering to diverse audience preferences with both traditional and modern themes [1][3]. - The event brought together established and emerging talents from the National Peking Opera Company and Beijing Peking Opera Company, highlighting the diverse styles within Peking Opera [3]. Group 2: Performance Highlights - "The West Chamber" conveyed a beautiful vision of love through its clear singing [3]. - "The Universe Peak" showcased classic scenes through exquisite craftsmanship [3]. - The modern Peking Opera "The Red Lantern" featured familiar melodies expressing patriotism, performed by three groups of "Red Lantern inheritors," infusing the classic with contemporary vitality [3]. - "The Legend of the White Snake" utilized a metaphorical technique of "using flags to represent water" to vividly depict the grand scene of "flooding Jinshan" [3]. Group 3: Audience Engagement - A young audience member expressed a desire to learn more about traditional Chinese culture and experience it in an immersive way [5]. - The president of the National Peking Opera Company, Wang Yong, noted that since 2023, the proportion of young people attending performances at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre has reached 60% to 70% [6].