Research on the “Chineseness” Expression in Piano Music Art

Abstract

This paper focuses on the “Chineseness” expression in piano music art, including the connotation of “Chineseness”, the development of Chinese piano music, the main characteristics of Chinese piano music “Chineseness” expression and suggestions for the development of Chinese piano music art. From the early 20th century to the present, Chinese piano music not only reflects the Times and composers of different personalities, but also reflects a clear common and continuity. Composers of various periods consciously explored and practiced the combination of western composition techniques and Chinese musical tradition, and paid attention to the artistic conception and connotation of Chinese culture in their piano works. Taking “Chineseness” as the main line and constantly pursuing “Chinese style of piano music” is the main vein of the development and evolution of Chinese piano music, and the fundamental formation of Chinese piano music art style, which reflects the cultural identity consciousness of Chinese composers. It is difficult to accurately define the connotation of “Chineseness”. But it has become a national cultural identity label of Chinese piano music in the world music art, and has gradually developed from a formal expression to a cultural expression. In the process of absorbing western composition theory and integrating into the essence of Chinese culture, Chinese piano music has gradually formed its own view of cultural identity, showing “Chineseness”. Only when Chinese piano music goes to the world can it have the value of cultural development. On the road of future development, it needs to insist on the expression of “Chineseness” in many aspects such as creation, publication, performance, teaching and academic research.