From the introduction of classics to creating original, what does the local musical "fire" rely on?

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The well -known musical "Mommy! "Cat", "The Voice of Music", "Lion King", "Me, Don Quixote" Chinese version and other Chinese editions are inseparable from the dedication of the lyrics translator.

In the past two decades of contact with musicals, it has been engaged in musical translation for more than ten years. Cheng He has led or participated in the lyrics translation of the lyrics of most Hundred Laohui musicals so far. The translation works are helpful for the spread of musicals in China. The latest published "Cheng He Shimin Music Drama Handbook" is a reference manual of the musical drama, which comprehensively and detailedly combined the knowledge of musical knowledge in a well -understandable way.

"In recent years, various musicals abroad have introduced China. From the recent official announcement of the classic" The Theater Phantom ", the first Chinese version is about to release. Then to "My Wish List", "Apolonia", "Fans' Letter", it is difficult to find. The variety of musicals that Chinese audiences can touch are very rich. " The author, the translation of musical drama, the drama of the seven -scenes life musical drama, tells her story with the musical, sorting out the development of musicals and ecology in China for nearly 20 years.

Musical dramas, which is actually difficult to say comprehensive popular science. Because the musical is too young, it is less than 200 years old. The development of the real modern sense is less than 100 years. Many important historical witnesses are not only alive, but also full of energy, but also continue to participate in history. At the beginning of the 21st century, a number of well -received original musicals in China, such as "Butterfly" and "Golden Sands". In recent years, with the popularity of musical culture, another batch of Chinese local musicals has become popular. "Hidden Corner", "Pretender", and "Silent Truth", as well as the musical of the same name "Zhao's orphan" created by the Chinese story "Orphan of Zhao", all achieved good results. "Believe that musical culture will slowly enter more popular vision with these repertoires, it is worth looking forward to in the future."

Although I have fell in love with musicals since junior high school, I have tried to translate a long time later: "The earliest musical I have contacted is the most familiar" The Phantom of the Theater "and" The Tragic World ". Version, Ran Alang in 17 countries sang the same song in his own language, but there was no Chinese. At that time, it was a pity not to have a Chinese version. Later Knowing that the Chinese version of the Chinese version of the Chinese version of the official performance in mainland China at the time was only "Fulled Sky", "Music Salesman" and "Voice of Music". "

After graduating from Tsinghua Biology, Cheng He resolutely gave up his professional studies and tried to translate some Chinese version of the Chinese version of the Chinese version of the song. journey of.

Witnessing the "fire" in China in China is not only a musical performance market, but also the field of musical education is also developing rapidly. "I used to go abroad to see various dramas. Now we can have a rich life of drama watching in China. We have more excellent actors and more ideal theaters. Music drama fans. "She is located in the" Seven Acts "to open a musical education sector. Musical drama education is entering the school. More children learn about this art form." I believe that in the near future, part of them, part of them, We will also join us to create a Chinese musical kingdom together. "

"Cheng He Shimin Music Drama Handbook" is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the past and present of musicals. From the birth of the first modern musical, it talks about the popularity of Broadway and musicals. Go to the development of musicals around the world; the second part introduces the main points of appreciation of musicals, including theater etiquette, version screening, drama appreciation elements, etc.; The third part focuses on the behind -the -scenes behind the stage of the musical. The production and promotion link allows readers to understand the entire process of the birth of musicals, and vividly show the inside and outside, past and present of the art of musical art, presenting the whole process of a musical from 0 to boarding the stage. There are also musical knowledge tips and personal recommendation dramas and books in the book.

Cheng He admits that if you use such a small book, you can let more people know this art or this interesting entertainment from scratch, from vertical history to horizontal creation, from the origin of the point to the three -dimensional scattered scattered As a result, there are a few audiences who can sit in the auditorium who can sit "not many rules and more happy", and even more can be a member of our person who loves power generation, that is, this small writing is the biggest significance. Essence

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Edit: Xu Yan

Editor in charge: Wang Xueying

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