Entering the New Era: A Hundred Years of Chinese Song Anthology

Author: Publicity Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China
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Publishing Date: 1999-03-01
Features: The editorial concept of this song anthology demonstrates innovative thinking. Based on the content of the songs, the arrangements and titles are categorized, with meticulous design of 12 chapters such as "Songs of the Century," "Ode to the Motherland," "Splendid Landscapes," "National Flower Crown," "Labor Sentiments," "Flag of the Army," "Unrewarded Youth," "Humanity and Love," "Sprouting Seedlings," "Rainbow Colors," "Fireside Journey," and "Hymns to Heroes." Each chapter is accompanied by poetic connecting verses, ensuring that each section stands independently while flowing seamlessly as a whole. This reflects the three-dimensional and comprehensive perspective of the arrangement, effectively enhancing the ideological and artistic qualities of the songs. Another distinctive feature of the book is its selection of a substantial number of outstanding choral works widely sung by the masses, addressing the practical needs of community singing events and large-scale social activities, making it highly practical.