In recent years, new theaters have scattered all over the city, complementing the old theaters that have went through years of development, and the functional positioning has become increasingly refined. At the same time, more and more performances are staged outside the theater, in the business district, in the scenic spots, in all corners of the city, which all bring audiences unexpected encounter with the art.
After seven years of construction, in June this year, the China National Opera House with a total construction area of 41,000 square meters opened its doors to welcome guests. In the course of the development of Chinese music, it is more far-reaching, and a number of "industry firsts" tailored for opera have been created: this is a professional opera theater with the largest orchestra pit in the country, which can hold 120 people; The design of "building + box" meets different needs and creates a precedent for domestic opera houses. In addition, many singers who performed on stage here were amazed by the acoustics of the theater, such as Li Shuang, a tenor of the China National Opera House who participated in this round of "Carmen", personally felt that scientific and professional design can help actors maintain a reasonable physiological state, so as to devote more energy to the performance itself.
Audiences find the most authentic opera experience here. "I intuitively feel that the vocals on the stage are heard very clearly, and the coordination with the orchestra is very balanced." Mr. Han, an audience member who watched two "Carmen" in a row, said.
The China National Opera House, which is closely integrated with opera, is one of the epitome of the increasingly detailed and professional functional positioning of Beijing theaters. If you want to enjoy dramas, then go to the Capital Theater, Beijing International Drama Center, Drum Tower West Theater and Star Theater, musicals to Tianqiao Art Center, classical music to Forbidden City Concert Hall, Beijing, Beijing Concert Hall, opera to Chang'an Grand Theater, Mei Lanfang Grand Theater... With precise match and continuous cultivation, Beijing theaters provide the audience with clear choices, allowing the Beijing performance market to bloom.
In 2018, the National Center for the Performing Arts Taihu Dance Art Center, where the Taihu Theater is located, was put into operation. With the continuous landing of performance brands such as "Taihu Performing Arts Week" and "Taihu Weekly Concert", a large number of famous troupes have flocked to the scene. It is no longer the "luxury" of local residents to watch wonderful performances without having to go far.
In May last year, the Shunyi Grand Theater, located at No. 10 Shiyuan Street, Shunyi District, opened in Shunyi Cultural Center. The theater can meet the requirements of various types of performances such as drama, opera, dance drama, concert, etc., and fill the market gap of comprehensive high-end cultural performance venues in Shunyi District.
There are many more theaters waiting to embrace audiences in all corners of the city. At present, the city's sub-central theater, located on the banks of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is under intense construction; Beikun International Culture and Art Center and Beijing International Children's Art Center settled in Huilongguan Sports and Culture Park, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022...
Theatre art is constantly expanding its boundaries. In Beijing, a diverse metropolis that embraces the ancient and the modern times, art is resonating more and more deeply with the pulse of the city.
Translator: WANG Jiahui
Reviewer: ZHANG Ruochen
