Peking Opera "Xie Baozhen": The Legendary Life of Revolutionary Women

2024-03-13

As the wife of General Yang Hucheng, a Communist Party member, and a revolutionary martyr, Ms. Xie Baozhen's contributions to the cause of national liberation are unforgettable. The Peking Opera "Xie Baozhen" created by Shaanxi Provincial Peking Opera Theatre has recently been re performed and still receives positive reviews. The drama portrays the character of Xie Baozhen, who possesses both high historical authenticity and artistic brilliance. As a biographical drama, "Xie Baozhen" does not revolve around a complete event to reflect the character's character, but carefully selects several typical segments of Xie Baozhen's life journey, each segment showcasing different aspects of his personality. When viewed together, it coherently reflects the trajectory of their spiritual growth. As a young man joining the army, he has a small and ambitious personality. Although he is still childish, his patriotism has already begun to show; A scene of "letting go" opposes feudal customs and calls for women to awaken. The young Xie Baozhen carries a distinct imprint of the times, and her "display" of reciting poetry in front of Yang Hucheng, as well as her shyness when she learns that General Yang is in front of her, gives this new woman a lovely youthful aura; As his experience gradually increased, Xie Baozhen matured, skillfully playing mahjong, striving for unity in the war of resistance, and the wisdom of revolutionaries leaped onto the stage; To save Yang Hucheng, Xie Baozhen disregarded his personal safety and resolutely went to prison, demonstrating his heroism; Despite being tortured in prison, she remained steadfast in her original intention, brave and resolute, laughing and cursing, causing the reactionary forces to feel embarrassed. The strong patriotism, three-dimensional image shaping, and the poignant ending endow Xie Baozhen on stage with extraordinary aura, legendary color, and personality charm. The most touching and touching aspect of the entire drama is undoubtedly the love between Xie Baozhen and Yang Hucheng. From acquaintance and love, to dependence and companionship, it all begins with love at first sight and ends with an unwavering commitment to life and death. Their love not only transcends the mundane and thrilling, but also embodies the ordinary and natural nature of a married couple. Love at first sight was originally a clich é in traditional Chinese opera, and the unwavering love of life and death is not uncommon on stage, but the handling of the drama is natural. Because of Yang Hucheng's passionate "Self Oath Poem" as a prelude, Xie Baozhen's admiration for patriotic generals came to fruition. The oath of "holding the hand of the son for the revolution" was a natural expression of deep emotions; The couple has experienced the courage and bravery in the face of crisis, the shared joys and sorrows in seeking refuge overseas, and the close companionship of the past twenty years. Xie Baozhen's heroic act of sacrificing his life, forgetting his death, and moving forward to save Yang Hucheng not only stems from the extraordinary courage of a revolutionary woman, but also from the natural sublimation of a wife's love for her husband. In addition to the main love story between Xie Baozhen and Yang Hucheng, the drama also interweaves the two separations between the protagonist and his mother, as well as the life and death struggle between the couple and their son. The most exciting scenes in the drama are not captivating due to intense conflicts, but touching due to strong emotions. Emotionally moving is precisely the advantage of traditional Chinese opera art. It downplays external conflicts and focuses on inner emotions, which is in line with the aesthetic laws of traditional Chinese opera. The key lies in how to implement it on stage presentation. In this regard, the drama has three prominent features. One is the modern transformation of traditional programs. The scene where Yang Hucheng and Xie Baozhen met was creatively handled on stage. Firstly, the narcissism of a woman with small feet leads to Xie Baozhen's proposition of "letting go"; Furthermore, in order to showcase the concept of "letting go"

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