EXPLORING CHINESE CULTURAL IDENTITY IN THE LIANG ZHU VIOLIN CONCERTO: AN INTERCULTURAL PERSPECTIVE  ON THE ADAPTATION OF TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS IN WESTERN CLASSICAL MUSIC LANGUAGE

Maria-Magdalena SUCIU; Stela DRĂGULIN

doi:10.24193/subbmusica.2023.spiss2.22

Authors

Maria-Magdalena SUCIU Transilvania University of Brașov, Eroilor Bvd. no. 29, Zip code 500036, Brașov, România, Ph.D. student, maria.boros-lazar@unitbv.ro https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6025-7118
Stela DRĂGULIN Transilvania University of Brașov, Eroilor Bvd. no. 29, Zip code 500036, Brașov, România, Professor Ph.D.Habil, dragulin@unitbv.ro. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4814-1705

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24193/subbmusica.2023.spiss2.22

Keywords:

Interculturality, Liang Zhu, Identity, Imitation.

Abstract

This article examines the phenomenon of interculturality through the lens of the Liang Zhu Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Interculturality is no longer merely a means of elevating the axiological value of a given context but has become a necessity for authenticating contemporary discourse. The role of interculturality in shaping the expression of creative intentions is amplified, as it attenuates divergences determined by the incongruity of individuals’ backgrounds by comprehensively observing the uniqueness of foreign elements from a familiarity-based perspective. The Liang Zhu Violin Concerto exemplifies the adaptation of East Asian culture to the context of the Western language and means of expression while preserving its Chinese cultural identity. This concerto has significant value and desirability for consumption due to the proportion of originality and familiarity which it upholds and determines its overall appeal. Ultimately, this article aims to explore how the Liang Zhu Violin Concerto achieves originality at a global level while preserving its Chinese cultural identity.

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