[Column] The Ukrainian War and 'The Violin on the Roof'

[K trendy NEWS = Editor-in-Chief Yoon Sang-gil] Recently, NPR, a public radio station in the United States, directed the Western world, which is less active in intervening in the Ukraine war, "If Russia's invasion of Ukraine feels familiar, watch Broadway in the 1960s" (If Russia's invasion of Ukraine feels familiar) , look to Broadway in the '60s) put out a message. Here, 'Broadway in the '60s' refers to a time when 'Fiddler on the Roof' performance, familiar to us as a musical number, enjoyed popularity. Today, Broadway is called the hometown of the musical through this musical, which is set in the Russian invasion of Ukraine accompanied by the indiscriminate genocide of civilians. 출처 : K trendy NEWS(http://www.k-trendynews.com) 'The Violin on the Roof' began on Broadway in 1964. And to this day, Broadway performances continue without a break. The cast is huge, and the cast consists of up to five actors. According to the Korean Cultural Center in New York, this musical is currently being performed as part of the 'Broadway Musical Winter Series in 2022', but tickets for this year are sold out due to news of the Ukrainian war. 출처 : K trendy NEWS(http://www.k-trendynews.com)

This work, which won nine Tony Awards, which is called the Academy Award for Theater, at the time of its premiere on Broadway, is set in the Jewish village of Anatevka in Ukraine as a backdrop, maintaining tradition despite the Russian (former Soviet Union) invasion, despite poverty and adversity, and the Russian Revolution. It is the story of a 'rich daughter's house' living in a period of historical upheaval. The historical background of Ukraine expressed in 'The Violin on the Roof' has recently risen to the world's attention because of tragic circumstances such as the killing of civilians after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Art always says, “History repeats itself. But our lives go on.” 출처 : K trendy NEWS(http://www.k-trendynews.com) Korean artists who are sensitive to the international situation and the times will perform the musical 'Bangi Ollin on the Roof'. It is a timely selection of works. The Seoul Musical Troupe will perform this piece at the Grand Theater of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from April 22 to May 8. A performance official said, "We will hear the cries of the people who have survived in the barren land." 출처 : K trendy NEWS(http://www.k-trendynews.com)

The Seoul Musical Troupe's 'Violin on the Roof' performed this time as a commemorative work for the 60th anniversary of the Seoul Musical Troupe last year, was nominated for the Best Director award at the '6th Korea Musical Awards' and was recognized for its artistic quality by the audience and critics in Korea. It is known that this year actively reflects the current situation in Ukraine. A performance official said, “In 1905, when the oppression of Jews by the Russian Empire, which was dominating Ukraine, spread to small villages in the provinces, in 1905, despite poverty and adversity, a strong narrative, dramatic melody, and magnificent chorus that embraced tradition and the value of love that embraced a new era. and dynamic group dances.” The work is supported by two pillars. It is the story of the protagonist Tevier and her family, who embraces the old tradition and the new era with love and accepts difficult hardships with a positive attitude, and the 'diaspora' problem of the Ukrainian people who have lost their home and are scattered around the world. It is expected that this will deliver a deep resonance to the contemporary audience. 출처 : K trendy NEWS(http://www.k-trendynews.com)

The official also said, "The grand melody of an 18-member orchestra that goes beyond traditional melodies such as the representative song 'Sunrise Sunset' and modern music styles, stage art featuring pictorial beauty borrowed from Sagal's work, and a fast-tempo dense drama. You can expect a high-quality stage where the charm of the classics is further enhanced and the weight of the classics is thrown away.” In 'The Violin on the Roof', whenever a crisis scene passes in the play, the musician immediately appears playing the violin. The act of playing the violin on a dangerous roof symbolizes how dangerous and acrobatic life is. Executive producer Kim Deok-hee, director Jeong Duk-young, music director Kim Gil-ryeo, choreographer Seo Byeong-goo, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Jun-mo, Kwon Myung-hyeon, Yumi, KoN, Lee Hye-ran, Jung Eun-young, Woo Hyun-ah, etc. 출처 : K trendy NEWS(http://www.k-trendynews.com)