Hello. Mozart - 26 Interviews with Music Stars

Author: Liu Xiaolong
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features:
Foreword: The Blooming Branches of Spring, the Full Moon of the Sky—Zhao Guangren on Mozart / Liu Xiaoqian
Music is Like Life—Music Scholar Yu Runyang Discusses Mozart / Wang Xianyan
My Tribute to Mozart—Interview with Conductor Huang Feili Professor / Liu Xiaolong
A Violet in Spring—Zhao Rinkang Discusses Mozart / Liu Xiaolong
This Piece Should Only Exist in Heaven, the Master Appears to Play the Rondo—Professor Qian Yiping on the Structural Types of Mozart’s Piano Sonata Final Movements / Liu Xiaolong
Through the Kaleidoscope, Seeing Mozart—Professor Lin Yaoji’s Unrestrained Talk on the Genius Musician / Zhang Yuwen
Rediscovering Mozart, Reflecting on Music History—A Conversation with Professor Li Yinghua / Liu Xiaolong
Our Mozart Journey—Talking with Professor Gao Shijie about the Master / Qi Yiting
The Eternal Mozart—Famous Opera Critic Liu Shirong Discusses Mozart / Wang Xinhua
Challenging Old Arguments, Speaking Directly About Mozart—Seeing Teacher Chen Mingdao Subvert the "Naive Mozart" / Zhang Yuwen
The Singing of the Heart—A Dialogue with Composer Jin Xiang on Mozart / Song Geming
A Bright Mozart—Interview with the Renowned Chinese Soprano Zhang Liping / Dai Yuanyuan
Music Without Immorality, Grief Without Injury, Transcending the World, Seeing Through Life—Professor Yang Yandi Discusses the Humanistic Nature of Mozart’s Music / Liu Xiaolong
Innocence, Understanding the World—Composer Chen Yi’s View of Mozart / Zhao Chunting
Talent, Talent, Diligence—Mozart Year Visit to Composer Ye Xiaogang / Liu Xiaolong
"Recognizing Mozart, I Still Follow My Thoughts."—A Conversation with Western Music Historian Cai Liangyu on Mozart / Qi Binbin
The Beauty of Mozart’s Music—Talking with Professor Xing Weikai about the Master / Kuang Qing
"M-Zone" Mozart Zone—He Rong’s View of Mozart / Xu Wenqing
He Created Another World with Music—Professor Zhou Xiaojing of Tianjin Conservatory of Music Discusses Mozart / Liu Xiaolong
Mozart’s "Living Dictionary"—Interview with My Teacher Yu Zhigang / Jia Shujing
Mozart in the Heart of a Chinese Music Scholar—Professor Zhou Yaoqun Discusses Mozart / Jia Shujing
Mozart and Music Therapy—Interview with Music Therapy Expert Gao Tian / He Jiazhao
Mozart, Living Like Zhuangzi—A Conversation with Renowned Music Critic Zhao Shimin on Mozart / Wang Daqing
The Eternal Pop Musician and Genius Educator—Professor Zhu Yibing Discusses Mozart / Sun Qi
"The Eternal Youth" Mozart—Interview with Pianist Sheng Yuan / Liu Kai
Mushrooms in the Heart—Blind Piano Prodigy Sun Yan Discusses Mozart / Zhao Jun
This book attempts to present, in a simple and vivid manner, the thoughts and research on Mozart by professional musicians in China today. Here, we firmly believe that the study and discourse on Mozart are not exclusive to Westerners. When we change our perspective and adjust traditional mindsets, a new realm of understanding and studying Mozart unfolds before us. Today, Mozart’s music has spread to every corner of the world thanks to the advantages of the internet era, making it easier and more free for people to listen to and understand him. We hope to share the voices from China with the world on the occasion of Mozart’s birthday, adding Eastern colors and vitality to the image of Mozart in a multicultural context.
Two hundred and fifty years later, Mozart’s name is already well-known to music lovers in China, and his music is constantly performed and listened to, becoming an art that appeals to all ages. The eternal Mozart has become an integral part of Chinese music culture. He freely roams the world of reality and thought, continuously bringing us inspiration and enlightenment. Mozart lives among us. He will appear before us at any moment, as long as we pay attention to listening and thinking about him. "Hello, Mozart!" When you meet him, don’t forget to greet him, because although he is 250 years old, he is always modern and youthful.
2006 was the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, and grand commemorative performances were held all over the world. Today, this musical genius has become a symbol of this globalized world and a brand in his hometown of Austria. Many people around the world, even those unfamiliar with his music, know this name. So, in the distant East of the 21st century, how do Chinese musicians accept, interpret, and evaluate this mysterious master and his music?
Eighteen students from the Musicology Department of the Central Conservatory of Music went on a fascinating journey to interview 26 renowned figures in China’s music world, including conductors, pianists, violinists, Western music historians, and ethnomusicologists. Among them are seasoned elders with vast knowledge, middle-aged scholars who have accumulated rich experience and exposure to new ideas and research findings both domestically and internationally, as well as emerging young artists.
These 18 students compiled their interview notes into the book Hello, Mozart and published it as a collection of interviews. I believe this is a meaningful endeavor. What moved me particularly was that so many distinguished scholars took the time to participate in these interviews with the younger generation, giving them the opportunity to understand their artistic careers and insights on various academic issues. At the same time, I also believe that this method of organizing students to interview experts on a specific topic will become a learning approach that combines theory and social practice for musicology students.