Integration of ethnic music in contemporary choral works: A study of Chinese musician Liu Xiaogeng
List of Authors
  • Tazul Izan Tajuddin , Zhou Xiwen

Keyword
  • Ethnic Music, Contemporary Chorus, Liu Xiaogeng

Abstract
  • This study uses the "Analysis-Synthesis Method" to analyse Liu Xiaogeng's integration of ethnic music elements of Yi and Dai culture into contemporary choral works. The two selected choral works were analysed using a case analysis method to reveal the ingenious integration of traditional Yi and Dai musical elements and modern composition techniques. Through in-depth interviews, we deepened music experts’ evaluation of Liu Xiaogeng’s works. This study highlights Liu Xiaogeng's unique artistic language and the impact of his works on national choral music. Through this exploration, the research highlights the significance of reinterpreting national music within choral genres, promoting cultural preservation and cross-cultural understanding through creative expression. These discoveries celebrate a rich cultural heritage while enriching the global landscape of choral music, inspiring further appreciation and exploration of diverse musical traditions within the choral genre.

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