Selected Vocal Works. Chinese Compositions. 4: Textbook for Higher Normal Universities

Author: Xu Lang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Selected Collection of Vocal Works (a six-volume set, including three volumes of Chinese works and three volumes of foreign works) has been widely welcomed by faculty and students of normal universities and art colleges, as well as vocalists and enthusiasts since its publication in installments since 1986. By 2001, it had been reprinted 17 times, with a total circulation of approximately 2 million copies. As times progress, outstanding vocal works continue to emerge. To further meet teaching needs and enrich the development of vocal art, Professor Xu Lang of Shanghai Normal University and Professor Yan Huixian of Harbin Normal University have overseen the continuation of the Selected Collection of Vocal Works, compiling Chinese Works (IV) and Foreign Works (IV) respectively. The content summary is as follows:
Chinese Works (IV):
Selected from the outstanding vocal works composed by Chinese composers in the past decade, including those awarded in the 2000 National Art Song Composition Competition, the 2000 National Higher Art Colleges Art Song Composition Competition, and the inaugural 2001 China Music "Golden Bell Award". These works possess high ideological depth, artistic quality, national characteristics, and contemporary relevance. Additionally, selected folk songs, adapted folk songs, outstanding film and television songs, and vocal works composed by renowned Chinese composers in the early years of the People's Republic of China are also included.
Foreign Works (IV):
Selected from classic foreign works spanning from the early 17th century to the late 20th century, including art songs, opera excerpts, musical theater excerpts, and selected outstanding folk songs from abroad. These works, with diverse styles and schools, are not only artistic masterpieces but also provide significant learning and reference value for vocal students, singers, and amateur vocal enthusiasts in refining techniques, cultivating musicality, and enhancing artistic qualities.