Performance guide on two Chinese contemporary piano solo works "The Willows are New" by Chou Wen-Chung and "Numa Ame" by Zhang Zhao”
Date
2024-11
Authors
Shi, ChangQing
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
This lecture document examines two contemporary Chinese piano works: Chou Wen-chung’s The Willows Are New and Zhang Zhao’s Numa Ame. The Willows Are New draws inspiration from Guqin and Wang Wei’s farewell poem 'Yang Kuan", blending pentatonic scales and dynamic nuances to evoke traditional aesthetics. Numa Ame explores the cultural heritage of the Hani people, incorporating their folk music and traditions. Both works demonstrate a synthesis of cultural inspiration and innovative compositional techniques.
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68 pages
Keywords
Piano pedagogy, Piano performance, Chinese contemporary piano, Guqin