Collection of Excellent Chinese Art Songs 2

Author: Chu Shenghong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: This book selects 300 outstanding art songs from both China and abroad, paying attention to the classicism and representativeness of art songs while also considering the promotion of a diverse musical landscape. Many of the excellent compositions in the book originate from folk songs, and a small number of choral works adapted from art songs or folk songs are also included. The selection principles prioritize the needs of aesthetic education while also focusing on expanding aesthetic thinking. Both the classicism and representativeness of art songs are considered, as well as the promotion of a diverse musical landscape. The lyrical and singable nature of the songs is essential. For newly composed songs that are still being explored and created with modern techniques, only a few have been tentatively selected to delight readers who appreciate them.