Humanistic Interpretation of Music - The Music Collection of Yang Yandi

Author: Yang Yandi
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The scope of music culture research is very broad. Vertically, it involves the study of music history from ancient to modern times, both within and outside China. Through the study of music history, one can understand the origins and changes of music culture, achieving the purpose of learning from the past to understand the present. Horizontally, the study of music culture covers all fields of music science, including music aesthetics, music history, music archaeology, music acoustics, music ethnology, music sociology, music psychology, music physiology, music pedagogy, music criticism, music appreciation, composition, form, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, and musical instruments, etc. Through comparative studies of Eastern and Western music, as well as domestic and international music, one can achieve the goals of "learning from others to improve oneself" and "knowing oneself and the enemy to win every battle." Guided by the philosophy of "humanistic interpretation," this collection selects and compiles music-related essays published by the author in various journals, magazines, and newspapers over the past decade, categorized by relevant types.
Volume 1: Reflections on the Theoretical Foundations
The articles in this volume are all related to the discipline's theory.
Volume 2: Critiques of Chinese Music
This volume primarily reflects the author's involvement in the creation and criticism of contemporary Chinese music.
Volume 3: Interpretations of Western Music
This volume includes not only the author's methodological research and thematic discussions in this field but also some related essays and prefaces to translated works.
Volume 4: Exploring the Essence of Opera
This volume focuses on opera as a unique musical/dramatic genre.
The main content of this book includes reflections on theoretical foundations, critiques of Chinese music, interpretations of Western music, and explorations of the essence of opera.