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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, October 21 (Xinhua) — The premiere of new works by young Chinese composer Wang Chenxu took place on Monday at the Great Hall of the House of Composers in Moscow. The concert featured seven works from the "Harmony of Light" cycle, performed by the Moscow ensemble of soloists "Studio for New Music" under the direction of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation and conductor Igor Dronov.
Wang Chenxu is considered a composer of the new generation. A graduate of the Central Conservatory of Music of China, he honed his skills at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, won first prizes at international competitions, and became the youngest recipient of China's highest musical award, the Golden Bell.
Critics note that his music combines Eastern philosophy with the Western school of composition, reflecting the broad possibilities of synthesizing various cultures, and creating a bridge between different traditions and eras.
Wang Chenxu was pleased with the premiere of his new works performed by Russian musicians from the "Studio for New Music" soloists' ensemble. "Conductor Igor Dronov is very renowned. Many Chinese musicians know him. I think today was good, but we have a studio recording ahead, and we can do even better there," the composer shared.
Wang Chenxu explained that due to his intense workload in China, he didn't spend much time rehearsing in Moscow. During meetings, he tried to explain to the musicians what and how they should play. "I have a piece called 'Peking Opera Park in Summer,' which features elements of traditional Peking opera. Everyone knows it in China, but I don't think it's widely known in Russia. If you play melodically, like Tchaikovsky, it's uninteresting. So I told the musicians they should play like jazz. And everyone understood right away," he recalled with a laugh, recalling one of the work episodes.
I. Dronov believes that all the musicians did a tremendous job. "This is very complex music, it's very high-tech, and it's not easy to play. I think few people can take on the challenge of performing these pieces. We worked hard, and I think we achieved the result. Judging by the audience's applause at the end of the concert, everything went well," he noted.
I. Dronov explained that he had previously conducted concerts of contemporary Chinese music in Russia. He noted that Chinese composers have a different musical language and traditions, but when you begin to understand and feel the music's content, everything works out. "It's very interesting; you can discover and learn a lot, and it's very beneficial for everyone. Music unites; that's what it was written for—to bring people together," he emphasized, adding that music plays an important role in relations between China and Russia.
Russian audiences warmly welcomed the Chinese composer's works. For pensioner Nadezhda, it was her first encounter with contemporary Chinese music. "I don't know much about Chinese music, but I sense its unique rhythm, its unique sound, and its distinctive Eastern elements. I understand that it has its roots in Chinese folk music. I really enjoyed the concert; it was very original," she said.
Muscovite Galina couldn't contain her emotions, expressing her admiration with cries of "Bravo! Bravo!" "What I heard was a masterpiece. I believe it's essential to introduce today's youth to such works so they can appreciate the melody," Galina remarked.
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