A Collection of Famous Ancient Chinese Guzheng Pieces.

Author: Yan Liwen
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book collects nearly one hundred famous guzheng pieces, selected from the numerous of this historical period from the 1950s to the 1990s. It includes representative works that emerged in each historical period. These pieces are of refined interest, diverse themes, varied styles, and rich colors. They include both well-loved classics that have remained popular to this day and outstanding compositions created after the reform and opening-up, which have been highly appreciated by the public with broader perspectives and innovative techniques. Each piece is accompanied by a brief interpretation of its meaning and the era of its composition, providing readers with references for performance. This book aims to provide readers with a collection of excellent pieces, and through these compositions, it allows a glimpse into the highlights of social life, people's attitudes, the art of guzheng, and the direction of guzheng music in each historical period, thereby reflecting the overall outline of the development of guzheng art and the creative trends of guzheng music over the past half-century. Therefore, these pieces not only have strong practicality but also hold research and collectible value.