Black and white piano keys depicting "Impressions of the Yangtze River Delta", composed of two Shanghai female pianists in the "Sea · Above" piano duet work | Suite | Piano
On June 3rd, the original work concert of "Impressions of the Yangtze River Delta" - "Sea · Up" Piano Duet was held in the main hall of Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall. The "Hai Shang" Piano Duet consists of two pianists, Fang Min and Qian Ruiyan, from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. They have established mutual musical resonance through similar artistic growth experiences and long-term cooperation. The repertoire is harmonious between China and the West, including Tchaikovsky's excerpt "Dance of Flowers" from "The Nutcracker" and Ravel's "Great Round Dance", as well as composer Gao Xiang's double piano suite "Impressions of the Yangtze River Delta". Two Shanghai born and raised female pianists showcase the Shanghai style and Jiangnan impression on their black and white keys.
Impressions of the Yangtze River Delta - Original Works of the "Sea" Piano Duet Concert Live
The "Impressions of the Yangtze River Delta" series of suites includes four parts: "Shanghai sentiment", "Su scenery", "Zhejiang songs", and "Anhui style", showcasing a long scroll of humanistic charm in the Yangtze River Delta. The work draws inspiration from and integrates the folk music characteristics of the three provinces and one city in the Yangtze River Delta, such as folk songs and horns, to create a new creation. It presents the magnificent geographical landscape, profound historical accumulation, bustling labor scenes, and colorful entertainment activities of the region, allowing the audience to understand and experience the unique cultural and cultural atmosphere of the Yangtze River Delta.
Fang Min
In the highly distinctive Shanghai style music, one can appreciate the childlike innocence and fun of alley nursery rhymes, the colorful night Shanghai, or the fragrant and elegant fragrance of gardenia and orchid; Strolling through streets, Zen temples, and temple fairs, listening to the soft language of Wu Nong, and experiencing the bustling scenery of Jiangnan, amidst the fusion of Jiangnan folk songs; In "Zhejiang Song" and "Anhui Wind", one can experience the different landforms and customs of the coastal areas of Zhejiang and Anhui.
Qian Ruiyan
The Yangtze River Delta region has different dialects and cultural customs, mainly composed of the Jianghuai and Wuyue ethnic groups. The complex geographical environment, diverse forms of labor, and different cultural customs have nurtured the diversity of music in the Yangtze River Delta region. In the creative process of "Impressions of the Yangtze River Delta", Gao Xiang drew inspiration from a large number of classic Western double piano works and combined them with the characteristics of contemporary popular music, making the music not only adhere to tradition but also conform to modern aesthetic taste.
Pianists Fang Min and Qian Ruiyan also performed Tchaikovsky's "Dance of Flowers", which is a famous waltz in the dance drama "The Nutcracker". Adapted from the orchestral version to a dual piano version, "Dance of Flowers" uses the rich and ever-changing sound of the piano to express the theme of brass like songs, as well as the lively and elegant woodwind and strings. The dual pianos are like paintbrushes in a palette, weaving a dancing picture into the music. In addition, the two performers also performed Ravel's "Great Round Dance" and the Chinese piece "Butterfly Lovers", blending Chinese and Western elements.
The concert is hosted by the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and organized by the Composition and Conduction Department. It is a funded project by the Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation.
