Group 1 - The new Cantonese opera "Cyrano de Bergerac" will premiere in Beijing on February 4, featuring Hong Kong Cantonese opera star Law Kar-ying as the playwright, director, and actor [1] - The opera adapts the classic French story by Edmond Rostand, placing it in the context of the Ming Dynasty's border, and aims to attract mainland audiences [1] - Law Kar-ying has spent 10 years refining the adaptation, feeling initially unprepared to tackle the complex themes of "unrequited love" presented in the original work [1] Group 2 - At 79 years old, Law Kar-ying embraces modern trends, expressing a fondness for short videos and emphasizing the need for Cantonese opera to adapt to contemporary audiences [2] - He believes that while younger audiences may lack the time to appreciate full-length operas, there is still hope for the future of Cantonese opera, as older generations are rediscovering the art form [2] - Reflecting on his career, Law Kar-ying acknowledges the challenges faced by the Cantonese opera industry, which he describes as a "sunset industry" in his youth, yet he remains passionate and plans to adapt more works [2]