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43 composers to present classical works at upcoming festival

By Chen Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2018-10-16 07:20
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Ye Xiaogang, composer. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The originality and creativity of Chinese composers has been among important changes in China's classical music scene in the four decades, according to Ye.

"The merger of Western classical music and Chinese culture has made the works of Chinese composers unique," Ye says.

Chinese composer Guan Xia, 61, the former director of the China National Symphony Orchestra, says the upcoming festival is among the largest on the mainland in terms of both the number of participating composers and music pieces to be presented.

"We discussed the number of Chinese composers who are capable of writing large symphonic works and after listing the names we could think of fewer than 70," he says.

"The upcoming festival will showcase 43 composers. It is a rare opportunity to enjoy their works over a little more than two months," Guan adds.

Guan graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in 1985. His Symphony No 1, entitled Hu Huan, and Symphony No 2, entitled Hope, both depict his observation of social changes in China.

"Today, Chinese composers, especially from the younger generations, showcase a diversity of music styles through their compositions," says composer Qin Wenchen, a vice-president of the Central Conservatory of Music.

Qin's suona (double-reeded horn) concerto Calling for Phoenix, and violin concerto The Border of Mountains will also be performed at the festival.

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