Interpretating and Performing the Musical Styles of Selected Chinese Art Songs Based on Mao Zedong's Poetry

Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v5i2.2195

Xiang Gao¹, Yap Jin Hin²

1. Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia; Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
2. Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia

Abstract

Mao Zedong's poetry significantly influenced Chinese vocal music in the 20th century and has been reflected in the creation of many Chinese Art songs. These songs are highly regarded in the Chinese music industry and are considered great works of Chinese literature and art. However, there is a lack of discussions on Chinese Art Songs based on Mao Zedong's poetry. This research aims to interpret and perform the musical styles of selected Chinese art songs based on Mao Zedong's poetry. This study encompasses three research objectives. The first is to identify the characteristics inherent in Chinese Art Songs based on Mao Zedong's poetry. The second objective involves the interpretation of the technical aspects of Mao Zedong's poetry in the context of Chinese art songs. Lastly, the third objective aims to perform selected Chinese art songs based on Mao Zedong's poetry in the form of recitals. This study will be conducted through the practice-based research framework, wherein textual and non-textual documentation will be utilized to report on the practice. By exploring the integration of Mao Zedong's poetry into art songs, this study provides a distinct approach to interpreting and conveying his poetry's emotions, themes, and ideas.

Keywords

musical styles in Chinese Art songs, musical styles of Vocal Performance in Chinese art songs, research in Vocal Performance, Mao Zedong's poetry, Chinese art songs based on Mao Zedong's poetry

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