On
the afternoon of today (August 30), the Information Office of the Shanghai
Municipality held a press conference to unveil details about the 22nd China
Shanghai International Arts Festival. Fang Shizhong, Deputy Secretary-General
of the Organizing Committee of the China Shanghai International Arts Festival
and Director of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism,
introduced the festival’s comprehensive arrangements. Gao Zheng,
Secretary-General of the Organizing Committee of the China Shanghai
International Arts Festival and Director of the Bureau of International
Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Li Ming,
Executive Deputy Secretary-General of the Organizing Committee of the China
Shanghai International Arts Festival, and President of the China Shanghai
International Arts Festival Center, Zhang Songhua, President of the Shanghai
Grand Theater Arts Center and Director of the Shanghai Grand Theater, and Gu
Haohao, President of the Shanghai Opera Arts Center and Director of the
Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, attended the press conference and answered questions
from reporters.


The 22nd
China Shanghai International Arts Festival, under the auspices of the Ministry
of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and hosted by the
Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, is scheduled to grace the cultural
stage from October 15 to November 15. This year’s festival remains steadfast in
its commitment to the guiding principle of being “a grand gathering of art and
a festival for the people.” It is dedicated to deeply embracing the new
cultural mission of our era and elevating the China Shanghai International Arts
Festival to a new level characterized by a fresh perspective and heightened
quality. It aims to become a cultural nexus brimming with world-class
performing arts resources, an international platform at the vanguard of
contemporary artistic creation, a crucial stage for fostering cross-cultural
exchanges and mutual learning, and a vibrant reflection of the beauty of
people’s lives.

As the saying
goes, “those enriched with culture can unite their souls; those immersed in art
can effortlessly connect with the world.” In pursuit of these ideals, this
year’s festival has unveiled eight major art activities: “Arts for the World”
Performances and Exhibitions; “Arts in the Sky” Community Engagement; “Arts for
the City” Public Education; “Arts for the Future” Rising Artists’ Works
Campaign; “Arts Across the World” Trading Market; “Arts Pulling us Together”
Themed Forums; “Arts for Varieties” City-to-City Engagement; and “Arts with
Unlimited Potential” Integrated Innovation. This festival boasts over 400
performances and exhibitions of diverse genres, reflecting an impressive growth
of over 20% in both content volume and performance scale compared to previous
editions. Notably, this year marks a pinnacle in internationalization and the
proportion of premieres, reaching unprecedented heights with the following three
defining attributes.

1.    
Emphasizing international collaboration and
facilitating cross-cultural exchange

In
the backdrop of the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road initiative, this
year’s Arts Festival takes center stage in celebrating this momentous occasion.
It places a paramount focus on this significant theme and temporal landmark,
strategically reinforcing global resource allocation capabilities and
international narrative prowess. The festival unveils a curated selection of
top-tier performances and exhibitions, fostering dynamic dialogues, showcasing
refined artistry, and igniting the stage with cutting-edge and pioneering
works. Here, in this cultural confluence, a myriad of artistic expressions
coalesce and collide, giving rise to a profusion of creativity.

The
first focal point resides in the theme of the Cultural Silk Road. On October
19, the grand symphony concert titled “Ode to the Silk Road,” jointly produced
by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and the Shanghai Museum, formally commences
this cultural extravaganza. This opening concert is a melodic journey through
time, featuring Silk Road-inspired compositions by eminent composers Zhu
Jian’er, Zhao Lin, and Yu Ji from distinct timeframes. It ingeniously marries
music and visual arts, unveiling novel arrangements that artistically
encapsulate the historical and global significance of the Belt and Road
initiative. This presentation conjures a vivid and contemporary vision of the
initiative’s historical context. On the morning of October 20, the Silk Road International
Arts Festival Alliance Roundtable will convene at the Grand Halls, a symbolic
crossroads along the Belt and Road route. Over 50 performing arts organizations
will come together in this gathering to explore innovative ideas,
transformations within the performing arts industry within the Belt and Road
sphere, and the forging of new collaborative ventures. This assembly will
culminate in the signing of the “Shanghai Consensus,” a testament to the values
of openness, inclusivity, and interconnection. It is a resounding commitment to
jointly charting a new cultural and artistic Silk Road. Concurrently, the Arts
Festival will present the Light of the Silk Road series of performances,
uniting more than 20 captivating works contributed by nations actively engaged
in the co-development of the Belt and Road.

The
second facet of this festival is the convergence of renowned Chinese and
international artists and groups. A grand total of 79 performances will grace
this occasion, comprising 45 from overseas and 34 from domestic artists. Among
these, there are 13 world premieres, 3 Asian premieres, 7 Chinese premieres,
and 48 Shanghai premieres. As an overture to the festival, the celebrated
conductor will join forces with the China Shanghai International Arts Festival
Orchestra to craft a harmonious symphony within the enchanting confines of the
Shanghai Exhibition Center’s fountain square on October 14. Subsequently, on
October 15, the timeless masterpiece Peony Pavilion, a faithful recreation of
Tang Xianzu’s original opus, will unveil its unadulterated rendition.
Throughout the festival, audiences will be treated to a multitude of
masterpieces by internationally acclaimed artists and troupes, including
performances by luminaries such as Domingo, Gheorghiu, Matsuev, the American
Ballet Theatre, the Swiss Béjart Ballet, and Der Ring des Nibelungen.
Simultaneously, works imbued with a distinct Chinese style, such as Sanxingdui
Chronicles, a vivid portrayal of the splendid Sanxingdui Civilization, and
Model Village, a narrative woven from the threads of ancient Qinqiang Opera,
will illuminate the profound tapestry of Chinese culture and its rich
historical legacy. As the curtain descends on this remarkable journey, the
closing ceremony on November 15 will witness a captivating collaboration
between Israeli conductor Lahav Shani and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra,
enthralling the audience with timeless classics by Beethoven and Mahler.

The
third dimension of this festival unfolds as a vibrant hub for global
entertainment transactions. Distinguished as the largest performing arts
project trading market in the Asia-Pacific region, the Arts Festival
Performances Trade Fair will convene at the New Bund 31 in Qiantai,
illuminating the cultural stage from October 19 to 23. Anticipated to draw
approximately 500 professional institutions and 1,500 participants from across
the globe, this gathering promises to be a nexus of industry experts and enthusiasts.
A constellation of 188 prestigious domestic and international arts festivals
and institutions, including luminaries such as the International Society for
the Performing Arts, European Arts Festivals Alliance, Festival d’Avignon in
France, Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the UK, Sibiu Theater Festival in Romania,
and the Hong Kong Arts Festival in China, have already affirmed their active
participation. Together, they will collaboratively steer this event towards the
pinnacle of excellence, solidifying its position as the definitive benchmark
within the global performing arts industry. Simultaneously, the festival’s main
forum will undergo a transformation into an International Urban Cultural Forum,
marked by its overarching theme on “Connecting the Hearts with Arts Around the
World. Guided by a compass of international urban cultural exchange, this forum
will convene luminaries and key characters from the global culture and arts
sphere. Their collective deliberations will unravel the novel challenges,
pathways, and paradigms emerging within the realm of global urban culture.

2. Celebrating the essence of people-centricity and
enhancing urban life

This arts festival is deeply rooted in the concept of
a people-centric city. It keenly captures the evolving landscape of culture and
tourism, characterized by demands for quality, diversity, and immersive
experiences. It endeavors to transform “appreciating exceptional performances,
exploring wonderful exhibitions, and visiting cultural museums” into integral
facets of the city’s vibrant autumn, cultivating them as preferred pastimes for
both citizens and tourists alike.

Firstly, inclusivity for all. This year’s arts
festival showcases nearly 60 performances curated from the repertoires of
illustrious artists and troupes. These cultural gems are thoughtfully spread
across all 16 districts of the city, infiltrating streets, towns, communities,
and public spaces. Additionally, over 100 “Arts in the Sky” series performances
are offered, forging a “theater without walls.” This festival adheres
resolutely to its ethos of inclusivity, aiming to resonate with “all people,
all ages, all regions, all times.” It creates a citywide artistic ambiance
where everyone can actively participate and share in its cultural bounty.

Secondly, fostering urban aesthetic education. This
year’s arts festival actively constructs a platform for social aesthetic
education, sustaining the momentum of signature activities like the “Arts Club”
and “Audience Group.” The “Arts Club” is envisioned as a comprehensive artistic
practice platform for primary and secondary school students, revolving around
the theme of “Home.” It promotes the “Infinite Painting” public art initiative.
Meanwhile, the “Student Audience Group” plans to recruit students from over 20
local universities. It will organize activities such as play viewings and
lecture tours, allowing young voices to assess performances, thus generating a
Youth Evaluation Index.

Thirdly, expanding the festival’s geographic coverage
and horizons. This arts festival closely aligns with the fifth anniversary of
the Yangtze River Delta integration, a key national strategy. Branch venues
will be established in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province,
Hefei, Anhui Province, and Weifang, Shandong Province, extending its reach to
better serve the Yangtze River Delta and connect with audiences across China.
Furthermore, an array of vibrant “festivals within the festival” will enrich
the cultural tapestry, including the 7th Golden Magnolia Shanghai International
Puppet Arts Festival, the 12th Shanghai Magic Festival, the inaugural Shanghai
International Children’s Theater Arts Festival, and the Nanxun International
Parent-Child Arts Festival.

3.
Highlighting innovative features and pioneering progress in the performing arts
industry

This
arts festival is firmly committed to the principles of integrity and
innovation, firmly upholding the ideals of openness and inclusivity. It strives
to steer the iterative evolution and innovative growth of the performing arts
industry, fueled by its youthful spirit, technological acumen, and seamless
integration capabilities.

Firstly,
nurturing the artistic prodigies of tomorrow. This year’s arts festival seizes
the momentous occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Rising Artists’ Works
Campaign to embark on a comprehensive journey, spanning incubation, creation,
trade, and performance. It marks the inaugural global collection of works by
young artists, featuring an innovative visual art section for the first time. Notably,
the festival will unveil 10 commissioned stage art pieces and 2 commissioned
exhibitions. Collaborative ties with institutions such as the Central Academy
of Fine Arts and New York University Shanghai will be strengthened. The
festival aims to explore a targeted commissioning mechanism and pioneer a
specialized, internationally recognized platform for youth arts, one that
fosters young artistic talents and catapults their outstanding creations onto
stages across the nation and the globe.

Secondly,
forging new frontiers in the industry. This year’s arts festival actively
embraces the digital age and the technological revolution, embarking on an
exploration of the culture and tourism metaverse. It ushers in immersive
performing arts projects, harnessing technology to elevate artistic expression.
The festival endeavors to convey Chinese aesthetics through the medium of art,
creating an omnipresent and perpetual artistic experience. The festival’s
signature ARTRA brand will curate its own unique art offerings, meticulously
designed to align with the cultural consumption preferences of Generation Z.
Collaborative ventures will lead to the launch of groundbreaking works like the
revamped “Rong” and other innovative cross-disciplinary projects, and these
endeavors are set to create vibrant cultural epicenters that captivate the
attention of the youth. Simultaneously, the arts festival is forging
collaborations with leading professional media organizations to construct a
rigorous and authoritative data model. This model, enriched by expert
evaluations, audience voting, market insights, and other diverse dimensions,
will give birth to an Arts Festival Influence Index List. This visionary
endeavor is set to chart a pioneering course for the burgeoning trends in the
global art scene.

Thirdly,
fostering a synergy of culture and tourism. This arts festival forges a
groundbreaking alliance with the 34th Shanghai Tourism Festival, which
coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day celebrations. It also
seamlessly integrates with the fifth Shanghai International Arts Trading Week,
following the China International Import Expo. For the very first time, the
tourism festival, arts festival, and trade week converge, offering a dynamic
fusion of major festivals and exhibitions during Shanghai’s golden autumn. This
convergence leverages Shanghai’s abundant resources and strategic advantages to
deepen the integration of culture and tourism. The arts festival is poised to
redefine the concept of “experiencing beauty and joy,” aiming to become the
quintessential stage for the “Shanghai Time at Global Arts Landscape.”

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2023年8月30日新闻发布会素材稿

今天（8月30日）下午，上海市人民政府新闻办公室举行第二十二届中国上海国际艺术节新闻发布会，中国上海国际艺术节组委会副秘书长、上海市文化和旅游局局长方世忠介绍第二十二届中国上海国际艺术节总体安排，中国上海国际艺术节组委会秘书长、文化和旅游部国际交流与合作局局长高政，中国上海国际艺术节组委会执行副秘书长、中国上海国际艺术节中心总裁李明，上海大剧院艺术中心总裁、上海大剧院院长张颂华，上海戏曲艺术中心总裁、上海昆剧团团长谷好好共同出席新闻发布会，并回答记者提问。

由中华人民共和国文化和旅游部主办、上海市人民政府承办的第二十二届中国上海国际艺术节将于10月15日至11月15日举行。本届艺术节将秉持“艺术的盛会 人民大众的节日”这一办节宗旨，深入践行新时代新的文化使命，以全新的姿态、更高的品质，把中国上海国际艺术节打造成为集聚全球一流演艺资源的文化码头、引领当代艺术创作潮流的国际舞台、推动中外文明交流互鉴的重要平台和展示人民美好生活的生动图景。

以文化人，更能凝结心灵；以艺通心，更易沟通世界。本届艺术节推出八大艺术板块活动，即“艺享全球”演出展览、“艺术天空”惠民活动、“艺美全城”艺术教育、“艺创未来”扶青计划、“艺通世界”交易市场、“艺聚百家”主题论坛、“艺览纷呈”城市联动、“艺展无限”融合创新。艺术节期间，累计举办各类演出展览活动超过400项，内容体量、场次规模相比往届增长超过20%，国际化程度和首演占比均创历史新高。主要呈现三大特点：

一、突出国际性，助推文明交流互鉴

今年是共建“一带一路”倡议提出十周年。本届艺术节将紧紧围绕这一重要主题和时间节点，强化全球资源配置能力和国际传播叙事能力，集中推出一批高质量的演出展览活动，让前沿的对话、高雅的艺术、新潮的剧目、先锋的作品在这里交流碰撞、百花齐放。

一是聚焦文化丝路主题。10月19日，由上海交响乐团与上海博物馆联袂打造的多媒体交响音乐会《丝路颂》，正式为本届艺术节拉开帷幕。开幕音乐会以朱践耳、赵麟、俞极三位作曲家在不同时期创作的丝路主题作品为基础，音画融合，全新创排，艺术化呈现“一带一路”的历史文脉、全球视野和当代价值。10月20 日上午，在“一江一河”交汇处的世界会客厅，将举办丝绸之路国际艺术节联盟圆桌论坛，50多家演艺机构将共同探讨“一带一路”演艺行业的新思路、新变革、新合作，并联合签署开放包容、互联互通、共筑文化艺术新丝路的《上海共识》。同时，本届艺术节还特设“丝路之光”系列展演，汇集了共建“一带一路”国家的20多部作品。

二是汇聚中外名家名团。本届艺术节将集中推出79台演出项目，包括境外项目45台、境内项目34台，其中13台世界首演、3台亚洲首演、7台中国首演以及48台上海首演。作为开幕演出，10月14日著名指挥家携手中国上海国际艺术节节日乐团在上海展览中心喷水池广场奏响新声；10月15日，对汤显祖原著进行再创作的全本55出《牡丹亭》之集粹版将全新亮相。艺术节期间，多明戈、乔治乌、马祖耶夫、美国芭蕾舞剧院、瑞士贝嘉芭蕾舞团和《尼伯龙根的指环》等一大批国际顶尖的名家名团名作将惊艳亮相，以舞蹈重现璀璨“三星堆文明”的《三星堆纪》、以古老秦腔讲述现代乡村振兴故事的《楷模村》等一部部“中国风”优秀作品则将展现中华文化的博大精深和中华文明的源远流长。11月15日闭幕式上，以色列指挥家拉哈夫·沙尼与以色列爱乐乐团将联手演绎贝多芬、马勒的经典名作。

三是激活全球演艺交易。作为亚太地区规模最大的演艺项目交易市场，本届艺术节演出交易会将于10月19日至23日在前滩31演艺中心举行，预计将吸引世界各国和地区500家左右专业机构、1500名左右业界嘉宾参与。目前，包括ISPA国际表演艺术协会、欧洲艺术节联盟、法国阿维尼翁戏剧节、英国爱丁堡艺穗节、罗马尼亚锡比乌戏剧节、中国香港艺术节等188家国内外艺术节、艺术机构总监级别的代表已确认参会，将联手推动交易会成为全球演艺产业风向标。同时，艺术节主旨论坛将升级为国际城市文化论坛，聚焦“以艺通心、链接世界”主题，以国际城市文化交流为方向，集聚全球文化艺术领域的巨头和大咖，共同探讨全球城市文化发展的新挑战、新路径和新格局。

二、突出人民性，赋能城市美好生活

本届艺术节将深入践行人民城市理念，充分把握品质、多元、体验等文旅需求新趋势新特点，让“赏好剧、看美展、观文博”成为城市金秋的艺术风景线、成为市民游客的打卡首选项。

一是实现惠民全覆盖。本届艺术节精心遴选近60台名家名团演出项目，覆盖全市16个区，走入街镇社区、走进公共空间，奉献超百场的“艺术天空”系列演出活动，打造“没有围墙的剧院”，实践“全民、全龄、全域、全时”办节理念，营造全城参与、人人共享的艺术氛围。

二是赋能城市大美育。本届艺术节积极搭建社会大美育平台，持续打造“艺趣社”“观剧团”等品牌活动。其中，“艺趣社”搭建中小学生艺术综合实践平台，以“家园”为主题，开展“慧画无限”公共美术活动；“学生观剧观展团”拟招募全市20余所大学高校学生，组织演出观摩、讲座导赏等活动，以青年视角对剧目评分，产生“青评果指数”。

三是拓展办节新场域。本届艺术节将紧扣长三角一体化上升为国家战略五周年，在江苏无锡、浙江宁波、安徽合肥以及山东潍坊设立分会场，更好地发挥服务长三角、走向全中国的平台功能。同时，还将举办第七届“金玉兰”上海国际木偶艺术节、第十二届上海魔术节、首届上海国际儿童戏剧艺术节、南浔国际亲子艺术节等丰富多彩的“节中节”活动。

三、突出创新性，引领演艺行业发展

本届艺术节将坚持守正创新，秉持开放包容，以年轻态、科技感、融合力，更好引领演艺行业的迭代升级和创新发展。

一是培育艺术新生代。本届艺术节将以“扶青计划”十周年为契机，深耕孵化、创作、交易、演出全链条，首次面向全球青年艺术家征集作品，首次增设视觉艺术板块，将推出10部舞台艺术委约作品和2个委约展览。同时，将与中央美术学院、上海纽约大学等海内外院校加强合作，探索建立定向委约机制，构建专业度高、国际性强、参与度广的青年艺术平台，扶持青年艺术人才和优秀原创作品走向舞台、走向全国、走向世界。

二是树立行业新风向。本届艺术节主动拥抱数字时代和科技革命，抢占文旅元宇宙新赛道，推出沉浸式演艺新项目，以科技赋能艺术表达，以艺术传播中华美学，营造无处不在、无时不有的全新艺术体验。艺术节品牌“ARTRA”自定艺，将聚焦Z世代文化消费需求，策划推出新版《融》等多部跨界融合之作，打造年轻群体关注的“核爆点”。同时，本届艺术节还将联合专业媒体机构，通过专家评审、观众投票、市场数据等维度，构建科学权威的数据模型，推出艺术节影响力指数榜单，引领全球艺术新风向。

三是聚力文旅新融合。本届艺术节首次与横跨中秋节、国庆节的第34届上海旅游节相衔接、与进博会后即将举办的第五届上海国际艺术品交易周相交融。旅游节、艺术节、交易周三大重磅节展将在金秋上海首次合体、深度融合，这是我们从上海最有资源、最有优势的地方出发，持续深耕以文塑旅、以旅彰文，让艺术节变身成为“走进美好与欢乐”的新样本，蓄力成为“全球艺场上海时间”的主声场。