Innovative Integration of Fu Poetic Form and Symphonic Composition: A Case Study of Nanhai Fu
Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v6i4.4332
Abstract
This study examines Ming Du's Nanhai Fu (2022), which integrates the Hainanese folk melody Lilimay and the Han Fu poetic form within a Western symphonic framework. Through an eight-movement structure, the work reinterprets regional identity by transforming traditional literary and musical elements into contemporary orchestral expression. The analysis reveals that the success of Nanhai Fu lies in its innovative formal synthesis and nuanced cultural adaptation, offering a model for revitalizing national musical traditions.
Keywords
Nanhai Fu, Han Fu, Lilimay, intercultural composition
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