Ben Yue (2013)

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独幕室内乐歌剧《奔月》选自鲁迅《故事新编》中的同名短篇小说。《故事新编》是鲁迅先生以远古神话和历史传说为题材写成的短篇小说集，共八篇作品，创作于1922-1935年间。这些作品的语言从容、幽默、洒脱，故事内容时而浪漫，时而荒诞，时而庄严。于此同时，大量现代生活细节的加入营造出一种古今杂糅的奇幻氛围。《奔月》是其中第二篇，将后羿与嫦娥的经典爱情故事移植到现代，讲述了末路英雄和贪图享乐的太太在窘迫的现实生活面前的不同决择。本剧在原作基础上将情节简化，强调喜剧因素，着力塑造两个与众不同的角色，展现他们相互矛盾的内心世界。

The one-act chamber opera "Flight to the Moon" is adapted from Lu Xun's short story of the same name, found in his collection "Old Tales Retold". "Old Tales Retold" is a collection of eight short stories written by Lu Xun between 1922 and 1935, based on ancient myths and historical legends. The language of these works is leisurely, humorous, and free-spirited, with stories that are sometimes romantic, sometimes absurd, and sometimes solemn. At the same time, the inclusion of numerous modern life details creates a fantastical atmosphere blending the ancient and the contemporary. "Flight to the Moon" is the second story in the collection, transplanting the classic love story of Hou Yi and Chang'e into a modern setting. It tells the tale of a down-and-out hero and his pleasure-seeking wife facing different choices in the harsh realities of life. This opera simplifies the plot from the original work, emphasizing comedic elements and focusing on the creation of two distinctive characters to showcase their conflicting inner worlds.

Premiere:  Beijing