Artist Thanh Luu
On the evening of December 20th, at the Tan Son Nhat Ward Cultural Service Center, a Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) theatrical performance directed by Thanh Luu (a student of the late People's Artist Phung Ha), featuring performances by the Tan Son Nhat Ward Cai Luong Amateur Club, will be presented free of charge to theater-loving audiences.
The program, taking place at 6:30 PM, will serve the community and continue to vividly demonstrate the enduring vitality of Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) in grassroots cultural spaces – where the art is nurtured with love and dedication rather than the glitz and glamour of the spotlight.
Efforts to preserve the essence of Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera).
The program is structured harmoniously, connecting traditional folk songs, modern folk songs, and excerpts from classic Cai Luong operas, promising to create a seamless artistic flow that is both accessible and profound.
Artist Yen Khoa
Director Thanh Luu said that the program features outstanding performances: the traditional folk song "Spring Love," an excerpt from the Cai Luong opera "The Storm of Nguyen Phong" (by People's Artist Thanh Tong); excerpts from "Thunderstorm," "The Great Viet Proclamation," and "Chung Vo Diem and Lo Lam"... all of which require solid singing and acting techniques and the inner strength of the performing artist. Therefore, the club has been practicing diligently to achieve perfection in their performances."
In addition, modern folk songs such as "Moonlight Returning to the Countryside," "Truong Son East - Truong Son West," and "Welcoming Spring, Remembering Spring of Yesteryear" promise to bring a gentle, simple feel, blending into the rhythm of contemporary life.
In particular, the traditional song "Sorrowful Melodies" (composed by People's Artist Vien Chau) will evoke strong emotions due to the simple yet deeply heartfelt performance by the singer.
The mark of dedicated artists.
The program brings together a diverse group of artists, from prestigious award-winning performers to those who have been dedicated to the grassroots Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) movement. Notable among them is Thanh Luu, who both performs and serves as the overall director; Golden Rice Award winner Thanh Truong, Bronze Bell Award winner Yen Khoa, Third Prize winner of the Golden Rice Award Thuy Trang, Fourth Prize winner of the Golden Rice Award Tan Sieng, along with artists Trung Tin, Trung Dung, Tan Duy, Pham Tan, Tra My, Khanh Tuong, Ngoc Hanh, Thanh Giang, Truong Nhat Nguyen, Hoai Phuong, Le Dung, Ngoc Chuc… Each artist brings their own unique style, but they all share a common trait: seriousness in their artistic work and a spirit of service to the audience.
The artists participated in the art program directed by Thanh Lựu.
The musical support from the Traditional Music Band, with musicians Thanh Tú, Văn Hoàng, Diệp Quân, and Quốc Phú, will contribute to preserving the authentic and emotionally rich atmosphere of cải lương (Vietnamese traditional opera).
Director Thanh Luu "plants the seeds" for community theater.
This is the fourth time director and artist Thanh Lựu has staged a Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) performance aimed at a wider audience.
In each project, he persevered with a difficult choice: bringing cải lương (Vietnamese traditional opera) closer to the community, where audiences could enjoy it as a daily cultural and spiritual need. The elaborate staging, the selection of performances that are both traditional and impactful, and the meticulous work ethic demonstrate Thanh Lựu's dedication to keeping the flame of cải lương alive.
Artist Trung Tín
He doesn't chase after ostentatious displays, but focuses on creating polished performances with rich aesthetic value, enough to evoke a love for cải lương (Vietnamese traditional opera) in viewers, especially young audiences.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/dao-dien-thanh-luu-lan-toa-hoi-tho-cai-luong-giua-doi-song-cong-dong-196251213100525819.htm
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