The Application of Traditional Cultural Elements in the Development of Chinese Piano Miniatures (on the Example of Tan Dun’s Piano Works)
Abstract
This study summarizes the formation and development of Chinese piano music, and delves into the application of traditional Chinese cultural elements in the genre of Chinese piano miniatures. Since the reform and opening-up policy, musicians have anticipated the emergence of a “new wave” of Chinese music. The composer Tan Dun made the most significant transformation in the field of piano. The piano miniature of this Chinese composer is taken as an example in this study. The objective of this research is to reveal how the composer ingeniously combines Western modern compositional techniques with Eastern traditional culture and art by combining Hunan flower-drum opera (Chinese: 花鼓戏; pinyin: Huāgǔxì) with folk rituals. In this way, the composer wanted to express his special feelings for the culture of “shamanism” and “chu” of his native Hunan province. This will enhance the future international influence of Chinese piano music and also help protect and promote Chinese cultural heritage.
About the Author
Shiyu Qin
Vaganova Ballet Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Qin Shiyu — Postgraduate student;
2, Zodchego Rossy St., St. Petersburg, 191023
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Qin Sh. The Application of Traditional Cultural Elements in the Development of Chinese Piano Miniatures (on the Example of Tan Dun’s Piano Works). Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2024;(6):177-192. (In Russ.)
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