A Selection of Chinese Art Songs. 1949～1965

Author: Hu Zhonggang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: "The Vocal Teaching Repertoire Library" is one of the series of "Vocal Art Education Series" published successively by the People's Music Publishing House. This marks the beginning of a new era in the construction of teaching repertoire for vocal art education in China. The "Vocal Teaching Repertoire Library" first highlights its teaching nature. Each volume of the "Library" consists of "General Teaching Principles," "Teaching Repertoire," and "Teaching Performance Tips" for each piece. It not only further standardizes teaching content and establishes a scientific system for the targeted teaching of repertoire, catering to different teaching selections, but it also meets the teaching requirements of various vocal methods. The "Vocal Teaching Repertoire Library" also clearly demonstrates its documentary nature. The works in the "Library" include both popular and enduring masterpieces that have been widely cherished and performed over time, as well as works that have had a significant impact on the historical development of vocal art, thus becoming preserved repertoire for vocal teaching and performance. Although the history of Chinese opera is not long, it has already formed a certain historical tradition. The arias in opera have a unique function in highlighting dramatic elements and showcasing the vocal characterization of roles, making them important teaching materials for training students' singing skills and techniques. The selected works are arranged in chronological order based on the publication and performance dates of the operas, featuring representative arias with historical and value. They meet the teaching requirements for different voice parts, ranges, and timbres, and this volume is divided into two parts.