Research on Yellow River Theme Musical Works

Abstract

The piano, the "king of musical gadgets," is a European invention that represents the pinnacle of Western musical culture. It has evolved into a comparatively full system of invention, performance, and instruction after hundreds of years of growth. The Yellow River's varying presence in various parts of northern China has influenced how the river is viewed and portrayed by the local people. It is evident from this procedure that many piano compositions possess the distinct flair and allure of traditional Chinese ideas, utilising Chinese folk music techniques and melodies with distinctive Chinese qualities. The piano and conventional concepts together showcase the distinct allure of Chinese music, which has a rich cultural history and aesthetic appeal. After reviewing a substantial body of information available, the researcher discovered that, despite the fact that there is a wide range of scholarship on musical implications of Chinese piano works, the majority of the articles only provide hazy definitions of musical connotations without providing any theoretical justification. Furthermore, the author finds it extremely disappointing that there haven't been any articles on the musical associations of Chinese piano music that speak that speak in terms of a concrete theoretical definition to date. This paper examines how the interpretations of the piano a concerto Yellow River have changed over time. It also creatively applies Вaленти́на Никола́евна Холо́пова's theoretical framework of the three dimensions of musical connotation—the emotional, descriptive in nature, and symbolic—to help the reader better understand how musical connotation is expressed. This article's goals are to provide readers with a thorough understanding of and reflection on piano music works within traditional Chinese culture, as well as an exploration of their charm and uniqueness. It also aims to comprehend how traditional Chinese ideas are embodied in the composition of piano music, thereby highlighting the innovation and uniqueness of Chinese piano music creation and serving as a resource and source of support for the growth of Chinese piano music.

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