The special art program River Tells Stories – season 2 ‘Legendary Train’ opening the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival in 2024 has just had an official rehearsal.
At the rehearsal ceremony, many images were revealed showing the stature of the program. Not only is it rich in epic character, ensuring the authenticity of history, with many touching images, but the chapters are also truly satisfying and make the audience sublimate all emotions.
Over the past several days, more than 1,000 actors, artists and a crew of nearly 500 staff, technicians, behind-the-scenes… have worked and practiced day and night to prepare for the program. Everyone focused 100% of the time, and as General Director Le Hai Yen said, the entire crew worked with 500% effort and effort for the program. Every day, regardless of the erratic rain and sun, the entire crew, artists, actors… all gathered at the thousands of square meter stage at Nha Rong Khanh Hoi Port – Saigon Port to begin practicing and completing the performances. technical items.
The training process in recent days usually starts from early afternoon until late at night, many days until 5am. The show The River Tells Stories – season 2 “Legendary Train” brings together thousands of actors and the public. The contents of the 5 chapters in this grand musical that is predicted to be a “blockbuster” are very complicated due to the Between art and historical elements, constantly changing… so it requires intense, thorough, elaborate, detailed practice… so every artist, actor, and public must be very serious. , hard training.
Part of the performance in the rehearsal of the great musical on the Saigon River “Legendary Train” – Photo: BTC
The first revealed images of “Storytelling River” season 2 with the theme “Legendary Train” at Khanh Hoi Dragon House Area – Saigon Port, although not yet complete, are enough to make viewers feel overwhelmed. , satisfying and emotional, affirming the high-intensity, methodical, and professional work of the entire crew.
Through art, the “blockbuster” opera with its combination of modern and state-of-the-art theatrical elements is both highly artistic and engraves a historical story in the hearts of viewers. of Ho Chi Minh City, of the country is easy to understand, easy to remember and easy to move the audience’s hearts… at the same time, the show is also very entertaining, suitable for all audiences, including the audience. pretend to be young.
Many performances with unique, bold ideas of the show are truly surprising, like taking place on a stage so large and overwhelming, the audience will feel like they have stepped into a historical movie. “Blockbuster” history on a continuously moving film set, the scene changes and moves like a movie, sometimes on the shore, sometimes in the river, sometimes on the ship to create surprises or complex prop systems. The complex is authentically simulated from thorough historical research, a harmonious combination of historical elements, entertainment, high performance art…
More than 1,000 actors, artists and a crew of nearly 500 staff, technicians, behind-the-scenes… work and practice day and night to prepare for the show – Photo: BTC
Not to mention, it is rare for any show to design thousands of costumes for each different performance, the costumes are all tailored to each actor, character, character… creating an extremely cinematic, authentic atmosphere. historical reality.
Although it was very hard to prepare and practice for the show, all the crew, artists, and actors were excited for the night with a passionate love and pride for their country. Everyone hoped for a little strength. Your child can contribute to an art program that has an outstanding mark in developing the cultural industry, attracting tourism, and in building and developing an increasingly richer and more beautiful city.
Musician Duc Tri, in his role as program music director, said: “I have always done entertainment programs. This is the first time I have participated in a special festival program. As a resident of the city, I honestly feel very honored to participate in this program. The historical significance of the program is an important reason for me to accept the invitation.”
Director Pham Hoang Nam, as a stage director, shared that although this year’s show is more difficult and more challenging in terms of genre, General Director Le Hai Yen chose musical – a very challenging genre because of the music. Drama is usually performed in a theater, with sound, singing, acting, and the audience needs to listen and see at close range, so here is a large outdoor stage, far from the audience. What must be done so that the audience can still feel close? close, listen, watch, feel, understand the story… at the same time, the program is also related to the story of the leader, how to maintain the accuracy of historical documents, be easy to understand, and have a general overview. But, he believes that with the love for the city, the country, and the talent and responsibility of the entire crew, the program will leave many marks in the hearts of the audience.
The rehearsal ceremony reveals the unique and bold ideas of the special art program – Photo: BTC
Meanwhile, Chief Choreographer Tan Loc said, the crew decided to use many types of dance performances such as contemporary dance, jazz, hiphop, ballet… to express the content and chapters in the program. In addition, the program also uses circus language, sign movements of the deaf… There will be attractive and very emotional performances. Although there are many challenges, he expressed his belief in the determination of people who love their profession and work and love this city. He and his team try to work together to make the best program possible.
The special art program “Storytelling River” season 2 with the theme “Legendary Train” will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 31, 2024 at Khanh Hoi Dragon House Area – Saigon Port. The program will recreate and honor the heroic history of the Saigon River through stories about trains. The program is an outdoor opera for the first time held on the Saigon River, combining elements of cinema, music and dance, with the most modern performance technology today to recreate a beautiful scene. The story of the nation’s massive history.
It can be easily imagined that the special art program “Storytelling River Season 2 – Legendary Train” is like a “blockbuster” movie about the history of struggle, construction and development of Ho Chi Minh City. , lighting up the fire of love and pride in the city and country, promoting the beauty of the city.
The special art program “Storytelling River” season 2 with the theme “Legendary Train” will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 31, 2024 at Khanh Hoi Dragon House Area – Saigon Port.
Standing out on the visual and auditory elements, the voyeurism of entertainment stage technology elements, artistry…, creating a mark in the development of the cultural industry, attracting attention of international tourists, bringing economic values to Ho Chi Minh City. The special program is directed by General Director Le Hai Yen to be staged according to the edu-tainment trend (combining education and entertainment). ) aims to honor historical and cultural values and national pride in the youth community through modern art forms.
The special art program Storytelling River – season 2 “Legendary Train” is not only a unique cultural and entertainment event, but also a vivid film about Vietnamese history and culture, thereby honoring traditional values and patriotism, while affirming Vietnam’s position in the international arena in the new era.