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245 10 a| Chou Wen-Chung :b| the life and work of a contemporary Chinese-born American composer /c| Peter M. Chang.;

260 a| Lanham, MD :b| Scarecrow Press,c| 2006.;

300 a| xiii, 241 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 24 cm.;

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490 1 a| Composers of North America ;v| no. 25;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-234) and index.;

505 00 t| The reception of Chou's works.t| The Stokowski-Varèse circle and the promotion of Chou's early works ;t| Background of Western interest in Chinese arts ;t| The U.S. listening public ;t| Background of the Chinese audience ;t| Reception of Chou's works in Taiwan ;t| Reception of Chou's works in Hong Kong ;t| Reception of Chou's works in Chinese communities in the United States ;t| Reception of the Landscapes in the United States ;t| Performances of And the fallen petals in the United States, Europe, and Japan ;t| Western reviews of And the fallen petals ;t| Comparing Western and Chinese views of And the fallen petals --t| Background of the Chinese approaches to musical synthesis.t| Western techniques as the backbone for musical synthesis ;t| Chinese materials as backbone for synthesis ;t| A new approach to synthesis during the Cultural Revolution 1966-1976 ;t| Chou's impact on contemporary Chinese music of the Post-Mao era ; Chou's individualistic approach to musical synthesis --g| Epilogue.t| Wenren: the essence of a tradition ;t| Interpreting Chou's approach to musical fusion --g| Appendix A:t| List of Chou Wen-Chung's works --g| Appendix B:t| Discography of Chou Wen-Chung's works --g| Appendix C:t| Performance chronology of And the fallen petals.;

520 a| Despite his original training as a civil engineer, Chou Wen-Chung came to America in 1946 to pursue music. He became a protégé of Edgard Varèse and spent several decades teaching, composing, and advancing modern concepts in contemporary compositions. Incorporating the teachings of his mentor, yet retaining his own identity, Chou is one of the few composers to successfully integrate images and ideas from both Eastern and Western culture. His unique synthesis of the two cultures has challenged the American musical community to recognize and celebrate cultural differences, setting Chou apart in contemporary American music as an exemplary of the Chinese musical idiom. His founding of the Center for United States-China Arts Exchange has furthered his exploration of cross-cultural pollination. This book examines the composer's life and music, including biographic material, an in-depth cultural and musical analysis of his works, and receptions of his music. An assessment of Chou's unique contribution to contemporary musical synthesis, a hallmark in twentieth-century music, draws a direct link between his cross-cultural approach to composition and his family history and upbringing. His quest for an original style by widening his musical and cultural experiences - including consulting ancient Chinese sources on music and philosophy - helped to solidify his place in the musical patchwork of contemporary America. Also drawing a comparison between Chou's approach to musical synthesis and that of his Chinese colleagues, author Peter Chang's discussion generates interest in cross-cultural studies in contemporary music, promoting multicultural awareness in America and abroad, and enabling readers to understand different reactions to the Western impact on Chinese music and culture. The book's appendixes list Chou's compositions and recordings, and a chronology of performances.;

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Chou Wen-Chung : the life and work of a contemporary Chinese-born American composer / Peter M. Chang.

Author/creator	Chang, Peter M.
Format	Book
Publication Info	Lanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, 2006.
Description	xiii, 241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects	Chou, Wen-Chung, 1923-2019--Criticism and interpretation.

Series	Composers of North America ; no. 25 Composers of North America ; no. 25. ^A191193
Contents	Prologue. Chou Wen-Chung's position in contemporary American music ; Elements in Chou's compositional style ; External factors contributing to Chou's success in the West -- A biographic sketch of Chou Wen-Chung. The Chou family (1890s-1927) ; Domestic turmoil and travel (1927-1937) ; Escalation of the war and journey to the Southwest (1941-1945) ; Boston and the road to music (1946-1954) ; New York and Varèse (1949-1954) ; Relearning and interpreting one's own tradition (1954-1959) ; Compositional maturity and recognitions (1960s) ; An active promoter of cultural exchange (1970s-present) -- Chou's works of the 1940s and 1950s. Landscapes (1949) ; All in the Spring wind (1952-1953) ; And the fallen petals (1954) ; In the mode of Shang (1956) ; Two miniatures from T'ang Dynasty (1957) ; Soliloquy of a Bhiksuni (1958) ; Willows are new (1957) and To a wayfarer (1958) ; Chou's vocal works -- Chou's works of the 1960s. Metaphors (1960-1961) ; Cursive (1963) ; The Dark and the light (1964) ; Riding the wind (1964) ; Yu ko (1965) ; Pien (1966) ; Yun (1969) -- Chou's works of the 1980s and 1990s. Beijing in the mist (1986) ; Echoes from the gorge (1989) ; Windswept peaks (1989-1990) ; Concerto for violoncello and orchestra (1990) ; String quartet Clouds (1996) --
Contents	The reception of Chou's works. The Stokowski-Varèse circle and the promotion of Chou's early works ; Background of Western interest in Chinese arts ; The U.S. listening public ; Background of the Chinese audience ; Reception of Chou's works in Taiwan ; Reception of Chou's works in Hong Kong ; Reception of Chou's works in Chinese communities in the United States ; Reception of the Landscapes in the United States ; Performances of And the fallen petals in the United States, Europe, and Japan ; Western reviews of And the fallen petals ; Comparing Western and Chinese views of And the fallen petals -- Background of the Chinese approaches to musical synthesis. Western techniques as the backbone for musical synthesis ; Chinese materials as backbone for synthesis ; A new approach to synthesis during the Cultural Revolution 1966-1976 ; Chou's impact on contemporary Chinese music of the Post-Mao era ; Chou's individualistic approach to musical synthesis -- Epilogue. Wenren: the essence of a tradition ; Interpreting Chou's approach to musical fusion -- Appendix A: List of Chou Wen-Chung's works -- Appendix B: Discography of Chou Wen-Chung's works -- Appendix C: Performance chronology of And the fallen petals.
Abstract	Despite his original training as a civil engineer, Chou Wen-Chung came to America in 1946 to pursue music. He became a protégé of Edgard Varèse and spent several decades teaching, composing, and advancing modern concepts in contemporary compositions. Incorporating the teachings of his mentor, yet retaining his own identity, Chou is one of the few composers to successfully integrate images and ideas from both Eastern and Western culture. His unique synthesis of the two cultures has challenged the American musical community to recognize and celebrate cultural differences, setting Chou apart in contemporary American music as an exemplary of the Chinese musical idiom. His founding of the Center for United States-China Arts Exchange has furthered his exploration of cross-cultural pollination. This book examines the composer's life and music, including biographic material, an in-depth cultural and musical analysis of his works, and receptions of his music. An assessment of Chou's unique contribution to contemporary musical synthesis, a hallmark in twentieth-century music, draws a direct link between his cross-cultural approach to composition and his family history and upbringing. His quest for an original style by widening his musical and cultural experiences - including consulting ancient Chinese sources on music and philosophy - helped to solidify his place in the musical patchwork of contemporary America. Also drawing a comparison between Chou's approach to musical synthesis and that of his Chinese colleagues, author Peter Chang's discussion generates interest in cross-cultural studies in contemporary music, promoting multicultural awareness in America and abroad, and enabling readers to understand different reactions to the Western impact on Chinese music and culture. The book's appendixes list Chou's compositions and recordings, and a chronology of performances.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-234) and index.
LCCN	2005022758
ISBN	0810852969 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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