Classical Poetry Recitation Scores (Revised Edition) ()

Author: Lao Zaiming
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a collection of ancient classical poetry and its accompanying melodies. 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. These classical poems have been set to music, with the aim of revealing the rich emotional and intellectual depth of traditional Chinese poetry. The melodies are designed to be melodious, memorable, and embody both classical and national styles. Annotations and brief analyses are provided after each poem, with some works including tips for recitation and singing. This book is suitable for lovers of classical literature and music.
Reciting poetry while performing swordplay is a cultural tradition in China. The author has dedicated over two decades to composing melodies for classical poetry and has received the Excellence in Composition Award at the International Poetry Recitation Festival. The melodies in this book are crafted to reveal the profound emotional and intellectual depth of classical poetry, with melodies that are melodious, memorable, and strive to maintain a classical and national style. Annotations and brief analyses are included after each poem, with some works featuring recitation and singing tips.
To facilitate learning, professors from the Vocal Department of Wuhan Conservatory of Music—Yu Huicheng, Qin Zhongjian, Zhou Jianliang, and the author himself—have recorded recitations and songs, which are included as audio discs at the end of the book. The first edition of this book had a positive social impact. For the second edition, some existing melodies were revised, and over fifty new melodies were added. The author firmly believes that this book will gain recognition from even more readers.