Meritorious Artist Le Tu plays two old men in a Vietnamese history play.

Meritorious Artist Le Tu as Vo Duy Ninh

On the afternoon of December 26, Group 2 of Tran Huu Trang Theater performed a review of the Vietnamese historical opera "Gia Dinh Citadel's Epic" (author Pham Van Dang, directed by Meritorious Artist Hoa Ha).

The opera tells the story of the heroic patriot Vo Duy Ninh, who was promoted by the king to the position of Governor of Dinh - Bien, in charge of the two provinces of Gia Dinh and Bien Hoa.

That was the period when he had just arrived in Gia Dinh to take office for two days when the French army opened fire and attacked Can Gio - Gia Dinh. The fight against the French from Can Gio to Gia Dinh citadel lasted for nearly a month with the strength of weapons, so the French army attacked the citadel.

Meritorious Artist Le Tu as Nguyen Tri Phuong

Realizing the potential of the French army, on the one hand Vo Duy Ninh sought to call for reinforcements from the provinces to save Gia Dinh citadel, on the other hand he tried to improve the ranks and morale of the soldiers.

When the French army rushed into the citadel gate, bombarded the forts along the river and advanced straight into Gia Dinh citadel, Vo Duy Ninh urged the army to resist fiercely, but could not hold the citadel against the overwhelming enemy force.

During the battle, he was also seriously wounded by a bullet and fell unconscious. He was carried by soldiers to Phuoc Ly village in Phuoc Loc district. After waking up, knowing that the French army had captured Gia Dinh citadel, he drew his sword and committed suicide.

The Vietnamese historical play "Gia Dinh Citadel's Epic" is an effort by the artists of Group 2 of Tran Huu Trang Theater.

The court appointed Nguyen Tri Phuong and Pham The Hien to Gia Dinh citadel to provide support. Vo Duy Ninh's son, Vo Duy Lap, followed his father's lead and joined the army, determined to repel the invaders.

Meritorious Artist Le Tu transformed into two old men, Vo Duy Ninh and Nguyen Tri Phuong. He invested in both roles creatively to have different acting styles, expressing the heroic spirit of the characters.

Meritorious Artist Le Tu has researched every gesture, gait, dialogue and singing style, especially the role of Vo Duy Ninh, who had to express the character's psychological levels, sometimes worrying about the fate of the country, sometimes feeling pain at the sight of the French invaders destroying Gia Dinh citadel.

Therefore, Meritorious Artist Le Tu has excellently performed the role, bringing many emotions, making viewers love Vietnamese history and respect the national heroes even more.

Music, scenery, and stage costumes have created an attractive Vietnamese historical work that was passionately staged on the stage of Tran Huu Trang Theater.

The Vietnamese historical opera "Gia Dinh Citadel's Epic" also features the participation of artists: Meritorious Artist Trong Nghia (Vice Admiral Genouilly), artist Dien Trung (Pham The Hien), Nguyen Van Meo (King Tu Duc), Hoang Hai (Vo Duy Lap), Nguyen Van Hop (Truong Van Uyen - Governor of Vinh Long), Hien Linh (Bo Chanh Vu Thuc), Trong Hieu (An Sat Le Tu), Thanh Hai (Phan Khac Than - Governor of An Ha), Duong Phuoc Hoang (Gia Dinh people), Meritorious Artist Tu Suong (Ngoc Ha), Meritorious Artist Le Hong Tham (Dao Thi Thanh - Vo Duy Ninh's wife), Meritorious Artist Thy Trang (Hong Lien), Truc Phuong (Female soldier Ngoc Truc), Nhu Y (Female soldier Ngoc Hoa) and Phuong Viet Dance Group, Nguyen Lam martial arts group.

Meritorious Artist Thy Trang and Meritorious Artist Tu Suong in the Vietnamese historical play "Epic Song of Gia Dinh Citadel"

In an effort to create opportunities for young actors to portray national historical figures, director Hoa Ha spent a lot of time grooming the actors. The Vietnamese historical play "Gia Dinh Citadel's Epic" also recorded the maturity of young author Pham Van Dang.

Young author Pham Van Dang works at the Art Department of Tran Huu Trang Theater and is highly appreciated by experts for his creative efforts. From traditional songs to cai luong opera scenes, he has provided many young actors with repertoire to participate in stage art competitions.

This is the first Vietnamese historical script he wrote about Gia Dinh land, contributing to promoting and spreading the spirit of loving Vietnamese history in the community through the cai luong stage.

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Source: https://nld.com.vn/nsut-le-tu-dien-2-vai-kep-lao-trong-vo-su-viet-196231226173844264.htm