First of all, "Tieng trong Me Linh" is highly appreciated for its content value. The play recreates the uprising of two national heroines Trung Trac and Trung Nhi against the Northern domination. Based on a familiar historical story, the work deeply explores the tragic elements, patriotism and resilient will of Vietnamese women. The story not only recreates a historical period but also portrays the image of a female general who is both strong and emotional, creating a special touch on the audience.
Besides the content value, the success of the play is also associated with the acting talent of artist Thanh Nga. In the role of Trung Trac, she expresses many different emotional levels: the pain of a wife when her husband is murdered, the inner struggle before family tragedy, and above all the spirit of a rebel leader.
The way of expression, both soft and majestic, helped Thanh Nga portray the image of Trung Trac in a very convincing way on stage.
Stage professionals believe that one of the points that makes Thanh Nga's mark is her ability to combine singing and acting. Her powerful, emotional voice helps the Vong Co sections in the play become tragic and profound. At the same time, Thanh Nga's stage demeanor, eyes and gestures contribute to creating the image of a female general who is both majestic and approachable. The harmony between singing technique and acting has made the role of Trung Trac one of the most typical roles of Vietnamese Cai Luong.
Another factor that makes "Tieng trong Me Linh" considered classic is its dramatic structure and many outstanding performances. Sections such as the scene of Trung Trac receiving news of her husband being murdered, the scene of launching a uprising, or moments expressing a determined will to fight are all elaborately staged. These performances are not only theatrical but also become familiar excerpts, often performed again in many cai luong programs later.
The influence of the play is also shown in the fact that the role of Trung Trac became one of the difficult roles for many Cai Luong artists. The role requires a solid voice, heroic acting ability and strong spirit. Therefore, Thanh Nga's image of Trung Trac is often considered an artistic standard that many artists later learn from.
Not stopping at the stage value, "Tieng trong Me Linh" also contributes to spreading the image of Hai Ba Trung in the mass cultural life. Through Cai Luong art, historical stories are told with emotions, music and acting, helping audiences easily access and remember.
For many years, the role of Trung Trac in the Cai Luong play "Tieng trong Me Linh" has always been considered one of the classic roles of the Cai Luong stage, associated with the name of late artist Thanh Nga.
Therefore, every time young artists try their hand at this character, the performance often receives special attention from the audience. Many cases have created mixed debates, when the public places high expectations on performing a symbolic role of Vietnamese Cai Luong stage.
Among them, Vu Linh's niece Thuy Dung caused controversy when playing the role of Trung Trac associated with Thanh Nga's name. Many viewers believe that she is inexperienced and lacks the soul of the role...
