Core Insights - The Shanghai International Arts Festival's "Support for Young Artists Program" has unveiled its 2025 plan, featuring 8 commissioned works, 1 special recommendation, and 31 invited projects, marking its 13th year with several firsts [1] - The theme of "fusion" is emphasized this year, encouraging young artists to break down barriers across disciplines and fields to inspire creativity [1] - The program has expanded its scope to include global participation, with the first project entirely submitted and selected by foreign young artists [3] Group 1: Program Highlights - The program introduces a new category for "fusion" works to stimulate interdisciplinary exploration among young artists [1] - Notable works include "The Rite of Spring" by Cheng Long, which creatively transforms classical music through contemporary dance and technology [1] - The experimental environmental drama "Mountain Sea Floating Life | Eight Desolation Ritual 2.0" by Cheng Yuyang merges international technology with Chinese cultural elements [1] Group 2: Innovative Productions - The multi-sensory theater piece "Trace of the Wind" redefines the viewing experience by transforming the theater into a "memory laboratory" [2] - The electronic music theater "Star Tide Victory" incorporates Indonesian Gamelan music, fostering cross-disciplinary artistic dialogue [2] - The solo exhibition "Frequency of Breathing in the Sky" integrates various fields, including cosmic meteorology and digital art, to bridge art with everyday life [2] Group 3: Commissioned Works and Collaborations - The commissioned work "Hibiscus Grand Hotel" combines elements of drama and traditional opera in an immersive small theater format [3] - The musical "Eliminate the Excess Me" explores self-awareness and life trajectories through a fantastical narrative [3] - The program features diverse performances, including a concert inspired by Liu Cixin's "The Three-Body Problem" and a contemporary acrobatic theater piece [3] Group 4: Global and Cultural Exchange - The "Belt and Road" special performance aims to explore cultural elements among participating countries and support thematic artistic creation [4] - The Sibiu National Theatre from Romania presents a female-themed play, marking its fourth appearance in Shanghai [4] - The new artistic committee consists of 21 leaders from 7 countries, enhancing the program's international collaboration [4] Group 5: Support and Development Initiatives - The program has established a comprehensive growth cycle for artists, from creative incubation to domestic and international promotion [4] - A new "master mentoring" initiative has been introduced to provide one-on-one support for young artists [4] - The program aims to create a virtuous cycle of attracting talent, supporting creation, and promoting results, encouraging more young artists to confidently present their work on the global stage [4]

Core Points - The 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival will take place from October 17 to November 27, featuring over 500 performances and exhibitions, totaling more than 1,200 events [2][7] - Nearly 60% of the main performances are international projects, with almost 90% being premieres in Shanghai, including 11 exclusive international projects [2][5] - The festival will showcase a diverse range of performances from top global arts institutions and renowned artists, including Mahler's complete symphonies and unique operatic presentations [4][6] Group 1: Festival Highlights - The opening performance will be a collaboration between the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe and the Palace Museum, featuring the Kunqu opera "Taihe Zhengyin" [2] - The closing concert will be conducted by Daniel Harding with the Santa Cecilia Orchestra, presenting classics from Verdi, Ravel, and Rachmaninoff [2] - Notable performances include the Stuttgart Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet" and the Bavarian State Opera's six-day opera carnival [4][5] Group 2: Chinese Original Works - The festival will present original Chinese stage productions, including a new version of Sartre's "Dirty Hands" by the National Theatre of China and a dance drama "Kizil" celebrating the 70th anniversary of Xinjiang [5][6] - Collaborations between Chinese and international artists will feature works like "He Xi Drama: Master’s Night" and the semi-staged opera "Women’s Heart" [5][6] Group 3: Regional and Community Engagement - The festival will extend to regional venues in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui, with a focus on cultural exchange through performances and exhibitions [7] - The "Art Sky" initiative will involve nearly 2,000 artists from over 30 countries, bringing global artistic resources to public spaces [7] Group 4: New Initiatives - The festival introduces "ARTRA Self-Defined Art," showcasing cross-disciplinary stage works, including a large-scale performance installation [8]