Shim Chung
Period | 2011. 05. 06. (Fri) ~ 2011. 05. 07. (Sat) |
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Venue | Esplanade Theater (Singapore) |
Universal Ballet
Shim Chung – The Blindman’s Daughter
Shim Chung (沈淸)_Presented in Nine Countries in the World
Universal Ballet’s Original Production on the road again
Shim Chung, a modern day classical masterpiece created for Universal Ballet has been staged 250 times
at home and abroad and has sparked interest in many hearts in many places. As major newspapers around
the world have praised its success, Shim Chung enjoys a growing endorsement from prestigious theaters
the world over.
Shim Chung, a pillar of Universal Ballet’s repertory for more than 20 years
Choreographer Adrienne Dellas and composer Kevin Barber Pickard teamed up to infuse traditional elegance
into this classic ballet work. In preparation, they studied the history of Korea and took care in combining
Korean cultural history with western classical ballet forms. This resulted in the creation of Shim Chung,
a new level of performance blending traditional sentiment and modern artistry into one. The main story line
is about Shim Chung’s devotion to her blind father and how heaven is moved to restore his eyesight.
In Korea, where family values are a deep and integral part of the culture, this kind of dedication to serve
one’s parents is referred to as ‘Hyodo (孝)’, and is considered a great virtue. The ballet Shim Chung,
faithfully following the original story, accentuates the traditional virtue of filial piety in refined neoclassic
choreography.
Updated with underwater video scenes
In 2010, Shim Chung was further developed with the addition of underwater video scenes. For theaters with
sufficient technical facilities, this upgraded version of the production will offer an extra treat to the dance
audience.
Unforgettable Highlights
* The Sea Dragon King’s fury turns the sea into a whirlpool of storm.
* The strength and vigor of the sailors’ dances, matching the energy of the men in Spartacus, a Russian
spectacle ballet.
* Shim Chung Pas de Deux with the Sea Prince – as memorable as Odette with Siegfried.
* The fantasy undersea kingdom in Act 2 is a visual feast.
* The company dances in the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Korean Court in Act 3 present traditional Korean dances with a new
makeover.
Shim Chung is performed by Universal Ballet’s world-class artists, who have been earnestly praised by the New York Times and the LA Times
* Presented as a special production during the 1988 Seoul Olympics Culture and Arts Festival
* Selected as the best ballet work at the 1986 Asian Games Culture and Arts Festival
* Received critical and public acclaim at Lincoln Center in New York, The Kennedy Center in Washington
D.C., and the Music Center in Los Angeles in 2001
Reviews
… and clearly touched the hearts of audience members in a time when the essential humanity of
dance seems largely lost.
- Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times
The women aim for lyricism and extended linearity, and the men for herotic strength. It is unusual to see a male corps with such cohesion and cushioned power as this company’s.
- George Jackson, The Washington Post
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