DOI: 10.36871/hon.202102014
Authors
Yu Yalong
Russian State Specialized Academy of Arts, Moscow, Russian Federation
Abstract
The article traces the development of Chinese cello tradition, the process of its formation in interaction with national European schools (Spanish, French, Russian, etc.) and the appearance of the first national musicians-performers who became founders of Chinese cello pedagogical system. The significance of the first major cello composition San Tung's Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra, was also emphasized. Presented are the portraits of outstanding instrumentalists — Wang Liansan and Situ Zhiwen, whose creative and pedagogical experience allowed not only to significantly renew the system for training young people, but also to enrich the performing repertoire of contemporary Chinese cellists, to improve their artistic and technical abilities. Wang Liansan's activity was not limited to teaching or performing. He was also active as a composer, considering the composing of national music for the cello as one of his main tasks. Some of his cello pieces were widely known and enjoyed great success not only in China, but far beyond. The work of Situ Zhiwen, known as an orchestral performer and soloist, was very important too. She also created many manuals and playbooks for musicians of all ages based on her great pedagogical experience.
Keywords
cellist, solo instrument, performing arts, concert, philharmonic orchestra, national competition, pedagogical experience, musical material, sonata, European style
