Published in Modern Education Forum, Issue 8, 2024, International Publication Number ISSN:2972-4201
Taras Kutsenko, Professor of the Conservatory of Music of Zhangjiajie Academy, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Zhangjiajie Philharmonic Orchestra of Hunan Province, China.
e-mail: terryheimat@gmail.com
e-mail: terryheimat@gmail.com
Annotation
This article examines the historical path of symphonic music development in the Asia-Pacific region, using the development of symphonic music in the People's Republic of China as an example. It covers aspects of the stages of development of Chinese symphonic music; the formation of Chinese symphonic music; the practice of introducing symphonic music into Chinese culture; the influence of the Cultural Revolution and the vertical integration of symphonic music into the national Beijing Opera; the history of the first symphony orchestras and the role of conductors in shaping the repertoire of Chinese symphony orchestras; biographies of some representatives of symphonic culture in China who were at the origins of the development.
This article examines the historical path of symphonic music development in the Asia-Pacific region, using the development of symphonic music in the People's Republic of China as an example. It covers aspects of the stages of development of Chinese symphonic music; the formation of Chinese symphonic music; the practice of introducing symphonic music into Chinese culture; the influence of the Cultural Revolution and the vertical integration of symphonic music into the national Beijing Opera; the history of the first symphony orchestras and the role of conductors in shaping the repertoire of Chinese symphony orchestras; biographies of some representatives of symphonic culture in China who were at the origins of the development.
Keywords: symphonic in China, formation of Chinese symphony, national specificity, Mario Paci, Zhu Zhener.
Introduction
The development of Chinese symphonic music has gone through a gradual path from orchestral creation to the blossoming of the unique charm of national symphonic music. In this process, the Chinese symphony actively absorbed the essence of the world's symphonic music, and in a short period made remarkable achievements, and in the process revealed its unique characteristics. An in-depth study of these characteristics enables us to construct a clear historical chronology, thus revealing the qualitative trajectory of the development of the Chinese National Symphony.
Chinese music and art in the 20th century is known for its creative development, among which the symphonic works of Chinese composers have undoubtedly become one of the flagship forces driving Chinese music forward. Although symphonic music did not originate in China, its rootedness and flourishing development in China has undoubtedly become a vivid example of the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures. This fusion not only strengthens the national symbolism of Chinese music culture but also highlights the profound heritage and excellence of Chinese national music culture. China has always been open to learning from others and sharing its cultural heritage with the world. As the country's economy develops, China is actively exploring the development of musical and symphonic culture, marking a new level of harmony between Chinese culture and the world's culture.
Incredibly, Chinese composers and musicians have managed to construct a symphonic system with distinctive characteristics in a very short period, while such an achievement often takes centuries of accumulation in Western music history. In the 21st century, Chinese symphonic music has developed a unique concept and character, and its influence is not only limited to the Asia-Pacific region but also crosses borders and resonates globally.
Unfortunately, however, due to a certain unhealthy "primary and secondary" stereotype, Chinese symphonic music is still under-reported and under-researched on a global scale. In most cases, it is only mentioned as a chapter in the history of modern Chinese music, but not explored in a more comprehensive and in-depth manner. Therefore, it is necessary to closely integrate the development of Chinese symphonic music with the historical and sociological background of China's cultural life, to gain a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of its rich connotation and unique value.
The innovation of this paper lies in the construction of a detailed historical chronology through systematic organization and in-depth argumentation of the development history of Chinese symphonic music in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This chronology not only reveals the dynamics of the formation of symphonic music but also highlights the characteristics and achievements of each historical stage.
The development of Chinese symphonic music has gone through a gradual path from orchestral creation to the blossoming of the unique charm of national symphonic music. In this process, the Chinese symphony actively absorbed the essence of the world's symphonic music, and in a short period made remarkable achievements, and in the process revealed its unique characteristics. An in-depth study of these characteristics enables us to construct a clear historical chronology, thus revealing the qualitative trajectory of the development of the Chinese National Symphony.
Chinese music and art in the 20th century is known for its creative development, among which the symphonic works of Chinese composers have undoubtedly become one of the flagship forces driving Chinese music forward. Although symphonic music did not originate in China, its rootedness and flourishing development in China has undoubtedly become a vivid example of the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures. This fusion not only strengthens the national symbolism of Chinese music culture but also highlights the profound heritage and excellence of Chinese national music culture. China has always been open to learning from others and sharing its cultural heritage with the world. As the country's economy develops, China is actively exploring the development of musical and symphonic culture, marking a new level of harmony between Chinese culture and the world's culture.
Incredibly, Chinese composers and musicians have managed to construct a symphonic system with distinctive characteristics in a very short period, while such an achievement often takes centuries of accumulation in Western music history. In the 21st century, Chinese symphonic music has developed a unique concept and character, and its influence is not only limited to the Asia-Pacific region but also crosses borders and resonates globally.
Unfortunately, however, due to a certain unhealthy "primary and secondary" stereotype, Chinese symphonic music is still under-reported and under-researched on a global scale. In most cases, it is only mentioned as a chapter in the history of modern Chinese music, but not explored in a more comprehensive and in-depth manner. Therefore, it is necessary to closely integrate the development of Chinese symphonic music with the historical and sociological background of China's cultural life, to gain a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of its rich connotation and unique value.
The innovation of this paper lies in the construction of a detailed historical chronology through systematic organization and in-depth argumentation of the development history of Chinese symphonic music in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This chronology not only reveals the dynamics of the formation of symphonic music but also highlights the characteristics and achievements of each historical stage.
