Classical Poetry Recitation Scores (Includes Companion CD)

Author: Lao Zaiming (Composed)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a collection of singing scores for ancient classical Chinese poetry. It includes numerous poems composed by renowned figures such as Meng Haoran, Li Bai, Wang Wei, Bai Juyi, Li Shangyin, Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, Lu You, and others. The book sets music to these classic poems, with the aim of revealing the rich emotional and philosophical depth of classical Chinese poetry. The melodies are crafted to be melodious, memorable, and embody a classical and national style. Annotations and brief analyses are provided after each poem, with some works including singing tips, making it suitable for lovers of classical literature and music to study.
Singing poetry while wielding swords is a cultural tradition in China. The author has been composing music for classical Chinese poetry for over twenty years and has won the Excellence in Composition Award at the International Poetry Singing Festival. The melodies in this book are designed to reveal the profound emotional and philosophical depth of classical poetry, with melodies that are beautiful, memorable, and strive to maintain a classical and national style. Annotations and brief analyses are included after each poem, with some works featuring singing tips.
To facilitate readers in learning to sing and recite the poems, professors from the Vocal Department of Wuhan Conservatory of Music—Yu Huicheng, Qin Zhongjian, Zhou Jianliang, and the author himself—have recorded (demonstration singing) and included it on an audio disc attached to the book. The first edition of this book had a positive social impact. For the second edition, some of the original compositions were revised, and over fifty new pieces were added. The author firmly believes that it will gain recognition from an even wider readership.