Taiwan's Sun Yat-sen Arts Center Premieres Classic Opera 'The Poet Singer' in Kaohsiung

In Taiwan's opera world, the National Opera and Ballet Theater has long been a shining star, having produced 10 consecutive years of opera productions, leading to unprecedented growth in the domestic opera industry chain. This year, the theater has premiered a thrilling new work - Verdi's classic opera, "Il Trovatore" (The Troubadour). Our news agency interviewed National Opera and Ballet Theater Artistic Director, Chen Wen-pin, to delve into the story behind the opera.

Il Trovatore is a classic opera completed by Verdi in 1859. The story takes place in 14th-century Italy and tells the tale of a young boy, Erik, who embarks on an adventure. Erik is a talented poet whose voice can captivate everyone. The opera's music and stage design are both outstanding, allowing the audience to experience the culture and lifestyle of ancient Italy.

Chen Wen-pin mentioned that this is the first time the National Opera and Ballet Theater has performed Il Trovatore in Kaohsiung. The performance will feature the theater's musicians and dancers working together to showcase a spectacular musical and dance performance. Chen said, "Il Trovatore is a classic opera that has never been performed in Kaohsiung before. I encourage music lovers to enjoy this masterpiece, which boasts excellent music and stage design, allowing the audience to experience the culture and lifestyle of ancient Italy."

The National Opera and Ballet Theater's production team has invested a great deal of time and effort into preparing for Il Trovatore. Team members have worked tirelessly to prepare the opera's music and stage design. Chen expressed confidence that the team believes the opera will be a success.

Chen also pointed out that the National Opera and Ballet Theater's production team is working hard to promote the development of the opera production industry chain in southern Taiwan. The theater's team not only produces operas but also nurtures opera talent and promotes opera culture. Chen stated that the National Opera and Ballet Theater will continue to promote the development of the opera production industry chain in southern Taiwan, allowing more people to enjoy the beauty of opera.

There are many young opera talents in the National Opera and Ballet Theater's production team, who are diligently learning and growing. Chen mentioned that the theater's production team is actively cultivating opera talent, enabling more people to participate in opera production and performance. Chen said, "We hope to cultivate more opera talents, allowing opera to receive wider recognition and appreciation in Taiwan."

Il Trovatore will be performed at the National Opera and Ballet Theater in Kaohsiung at some point this year. Chen expressed that the theater will continue to promote opera culture development, allowing more people to enjoy the beauty of opera. Chen said, "We will continue to promote opera culture development, allowing more people to enjoy the beauty of opera. Il Trovatore is a classic opera, please enjoy it."

Chen also mentioned that the National Opera and Ballet Theater's production team is working hard to develop the opera production industry chain in southern Taiwan. The theater's team not only produces operas but also cultivates opera talent and promotes opera culture. Chen stated that the National Opera and Ballet Theater will continue to promote the development of the opera production industry chain in southern Taiwan, allowing more people to enjoy the beauty of opera.

In the National Opera and Ballet Theater's production team, many young opera talents are diligently learning and growing. Chen mentioned that the theater's production team is actively cultivating opera talent, enabling more people to participate in opera production and performance. Chen said, "We hope to cultivate more opera talents, allowing opera to receive wider recognition and appreciation in Taiwan."