Wu Bochao's music career

Author: Xiao Youmei Music Education Association
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Reference Series on the History of Modern Chinese Music. Wu Bochao, who grew up in a turbulent era, dedicated himself to music with unwavering passion and perseverance. Despite the hardships, he strove for self-improvement and ultimately became a versatile musical talent, excelling in performance, conducting, composition, teaching, and music administration. From his graduation from Peking University in 1926 to his tragic demise during the voyage to Taiwan in 1949, he devoted every moment of his life to the music industry, leaving behind many visionary contributions to the development of Chinese music, such as the establishment and promotion of Western-style orchestras, the symphonicization of traditional Chinese music, and the initiation of early childhood music education. During his six years as President of the National Conservatory of Music, he not only ensured the stable development of the orthodox professional music education system amidst chaos but also laid a solid foundation for Chinese music education and nurtured countless outstanding musical talents for the nation.