The application of ancient Chinese drama in the field of saxophone—taking Yuan Zaju as an example
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Xin Ma (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: China is renowned globally for its illustrious civilization, encompassing a rich tapestry of music, dance, calligraphy, drama, sculpture, and paper-cutting. However, the developmental trajectory of the saxophone within China has hitherto lacked an authentic infusion of the nation's distinctive cultural essence, and the global awareness of the Chinese saxophone style remains limited. As a devoted saxophone player hailing from China, I harbor a profound sense of national identity and a genuine interest in the intricacies of Chinese culture. Within the framework of this dissertation, I endeavor to integrate Chinese Yuan Zaju into the domain of saxophone music. The composition titled Serendipity, Grievance, and Entanglement: A Diorama of Lu Zhai Lang (2024) was commissioned by me from composer Wang Ziyu, drawing inspiration from Yuan Zaju: Lu Zhai Lang(???). This work represents an exploration of incorporating Yuan Zaju elements into the domain of saxophone music for the first time and this dissertation demonstrate how saxophone repertoire can be expanded through the incorporation of traditional Chinese drama. [This abstract may have been edited to remove characters that will not display in this system. Please see the PDF for the full abstract.]
The application of ancient Chinese drama in the field of saxophone—taking Yuan Zaju as an example
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- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2024
- Keywords
- Lu Zhai Lang, Saxophone, Yuan Drama
- Subjects
- Chinese drama $y Yuan dynasty, 1260-1368 $x History and criticism
- Saxophone and electronic music $x Analysis, appreciation