National Taichung Theater gears up for grand opening
- Publication Date：11/11/2014
- Source： Taiwan Today
National Taichung Theater’s Nov. 23 inauguration is set for celebration with a diverse array of headline events, according to Taichung City Government.
Featuring concerts, dance shows, laser displays and theater performances, the inauguration culminates with the premiere of “Cat Man,” a special production by Taiwan opera company Ming Hwa Yuan Arts and Cultural Group.
Susan Yeh, director-general of TCG’s Cultural Affairs Bureau, said Nov. 10 that the events organized by the city government are greatly anticipated. “Over 20,000 visitors have participated in art-related activities around the theater, with more than 5,000 having entered the structure to experience its aesthetics.”
According to Yeh, performance groups will stage free concerts at the NTT’s outdoor square starting Nov. 14, including a National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra extravaganza Nov. 23.
Inside the theater, Paper Windmill Theatre will follow Ming Hwa Yuan with a two-day performance of “Don Quixote” Nov. 27-28, she said. “More acts are set for December, featuring such acclaimed artists as violin maestro Hu Nai-yuan, Taiwan Connection Chamber Orchestra and Ju Percussion Group.”
Designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Toyo Ito, the theater is the first in the world to comprise an entirely beamless design with irregular curved walls. It boasts a 2,014-seat grand theater, an 800-seat theater and 200-seat black box.
NTT is central Taiwan’s first national-level performing arts venue. Together with National Theater and Concert Hall in Taipei City, as well as Wei-Wu-Ying Center for the Arts in Kaohsiung City, the facility is expected to help usher in a new era for Taiwan’s cultural scene. (YHC-JSM)
Structure of the Lead：
WHO-National Taichung Theater
WHEN-Nov. 23
WHAT-inauguration
WHY-celebration with a diverse array of headline events
WHERE-Taichung City
HOW-not given
Keywords：
1. inauguration：開幕式
3. array：陣列
4. culminates：達到最高潮
5. aesthetics：美感
6. extravaganza：豪華的演出
7. laureate：得獎人
8. irregular：不規則的
9. curved：曲線的
10. venue：會場；集合地
11. usher：領賓員
I am glad to hear that there is an outstanding building in Taiwan.With this wonderful theater,the international performance and arts activities can have suitable place to perform.Also,the special building was build by a world-wide famous architect,it may attract many visitors around the world.That is to say,the National Taichung Theater can not only let Taiwan people get close to the art but also spur the tourism.Next time when I finish my entrance exam,I will like to visit the National Taichung Theater,and see how spectacular it is!
回覆刪除Art and culture are the two important things we should try to conserve, however, there doesn't seem to be lots of place to let them be performed or displayed to the people. With a lot of effort, National Taichung Theater finally open in 2014. It's glad to learn that there would be such a good Theater which can help promote our culture to the new generation and pass on for centuries. Hoping that our government could pay for attention on such things and make Taiwan a beautiful country.
回覆刪除The unique appearance of the National Taichung Theater capture everyone's eyes. It's glad to hear that the Theater is opened. In the future, there will be more performances perform in the Theater. National Taichung Theater is expected to be the landmark in Taichung, Taiwan should promote the spectacular and beautiful building to worldwide to make more foreigners know this Theater.
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