Vocal Music Collection: Chinese Works (Four)

Author: Xu Lang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The "Selected Collections of Vocal Works" (a six-volume set, including three volumes of Chinese works and three volumes of foreign works) has been widely welcomed by teachers and students of normal universities, art colleges, vocalists, and vocal enthusiasts since its publication in installments since 1986. As of 2001, it has been reprinted 17 times, with a total circulation of approximately 2 million copies. With the advancement of the times, excellent vocal works continue to emerge. To continue meeting teaching needs and enriching and flourishing vocal art, Professor Xu Lang of Shanghai Normal University and Professor Yan Huixian of Harbin Normal University have taken charge of the supplementary compilation of "Selected Collections of Vocal Works: Chinese Works (Volume IV)" and "Selected Collections of Vocal Works: Foreign Works (Volume IV)." The content summary is as follows:
Chinese Works (Volume IV): Selected from the outstanding vocal works composed by Chinese composers in the past decade, including works that won awards in the "National Art Song Composition Competition" in 2000, the "National Higher Art Colleges Art Song Composition Competition," and the inaugural "Golden Bell Award for Chinese Music" in 2001. These works possess high ideological depth, artistic quality, national characteristics, and contemporary relevance. Additionally, some folk songs, adapted folk songs, excellent film and television songs, and vocal works composed by renowned Chinese composers in the early days of the People's Republic of China have been included.
Foreign Works (Volume IV): Selected from classic foreign works from the early 17th century to the end of the 20th century, including art songs, opera excerpts, musical theater excerpts, and some outstanding folk songs from foreign countries. These works of varying styles and schools are not only artistic masterpieces but also hold significant value for vocal students, singers, and amateur vocal enthusiasts in refining techniques, cultivating musicality, and enhancing artistic qualities.