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Chinese composers have a growing presence on international stages, and Mandarin-language vocal repertoire is becoming richer and more prevalent. Singing in Mandarin is the definitive guide for singing in Mandarin. The first part focuses on the sounds of the Chinese language while the second focuses on the classical vocal repertoire in Mandarin.
List of contents
Series Editor's Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Part One: The Sounds of Mandarin Chinese
1. Common-Ground Consonants
2. Consonants in Uncharted Territory
3. Vowels
4. Diphthongs
5. Nasal Finals
6. Glides
7. Stylistic Concerns
Part Two: Chinese Vocal Literature
8. Overview of Contemporary Chinese Vocal Literature
9. 1920s and 1930s: Three Pioneers
10. ?? HUANG Tzu 1904-1938
11. Mid-1930s to 1940s: Musical Patriots
12. 1950s to Mid-1960s: Ephemeral Prosperity
13. ??? DING Shande 1911-1995
14. Taiwan: The Quest of Identity and Repertoire Building
15. Hong Kong: Melting Pot and Musical Pluralism
16. Doyens of Opera and Art Song: ?? JIN Xiang and ??? LU Zaiyi
17. 1978 and Beyond: China's Renaissance of Musical Culture
Appendix A: Chinese Pinyin Tables
Appendix B: List of Musical Examples
Appendix C: Chinese Poets
Appendix D: Sources and Resources
Bibliography
About the author
Katherine Chu has worked as a performer, coach, assistant conductor, educator, and music administrator at the world’s top opera houses and institutions. She is on the collaborative piano faculty at the Tianjin Juilliard School.Juliet Petrus is the leading Western interpreter of Chinese contemporary vocal music. She has had multi-city solo tours across China and soloist appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Chicago Symphony Center, National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, Shanghai Symphony, and on national Chinese television.
