Collection of Famous Chinese Guzheng Pieces (Part 2)

Author: Yan Libian
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Publication Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book collects nearly one hundred famous guzheng pieces, which are selected from the numerous guzheng compositions of the historical period from the 1950s to the 1990s. The representative works from each historical period are basically included. These pieces are highly refined in taste, diverse in themes, rich in styles, and vivid in color. They not only include well-loved classical tunes that have remained popular to this day but also outstanding compositions from the reform and opening-up era, written with broader perspectives and innovative techniques, which have also been highly appreciated by the public. Each piece is accompanied by a brief interpretation of its meaning and the era of its composition, providing readers with a reference for performance. This book aims to offer readers a collection of outstanding pieces and, through these compositions, allows them to glimpse the highlights of social life, the mindset of people, the development of guzheng art, and the trends of guzheng compositions in each historical period. This reflects the overall outline of the development of guzheng art and the creative trends of guzheng compositions over the past half-century. Therefore, these pieces are not only highly practical but also valuable for research and preservation.