Core Insights - The Shanghai Grand Theatre has seen significant growth in the surrounding dining and entertainment sectors during the National Day holiday, with restaurant sales increasing by 15.9% year-on-year and 19.5% month-on-month, while leisure and entertainment sectors grew by 13.3% year-on-year and 17.1% month-on-month [1] Group 1: Performance and Attendance - The premiere of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman" at the Shanghai Grand Theatre was a sold-out event, with an average ticket sales rate exceeding 90% across six performances during the holiday [1] - Many attendees traveled from cities like Beijing and Changsha, and some even flew in from abroad specifically to attend the performances [1] Group 2: Artistic Presentation - The Bavarian State Opera's production of "The Flying Dutchman" features a modern interpretation that contrasts historical and contemporary elements, with the first act resembling a dark Rembrandt painting and the second act set in a modern gym [3][4] - The production is directed by Peter Konwitschny and has been a milestone in Wagner's staging since its premiere in Munich over 20 years ago [2] Group 3: Technical Aspects - The stage setup for the production involved seven shipping containers and 70 hours of continuous work by 35 staff members, achieving scene changes in as little as 1 minute and 20 seconds [4] - The visual effects, including the use of gauze and lighting to create an oil painting texture, enhance the audience's experience of the performance [4]