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An In-depth Analysis of the Art Song Performance of the Ancient Poem “Calming the Wind and Waves: Do Not Listen to the Sound of Wind and Rain Piercing the Forest”—Taking the Version Composed by Chao Ran as an Example
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Abstract
Su Shi’s “Calming the Storm: Do Not Listen to the Sound of Wind and Rain Piercing the Forest” stands as a resplendent jewel within the hallowed halls of classical Chinese literature. The magnanimity, transcendence, and resilience of life embodied within its verses continue to resonate profoundly across the millennia. Through the ingenuity and masterful craftsmanship of musician Chao Ran, this classic lyric has been imbued with renewed musical vitality, radiating the collision of classical heritage and contemporary aesthetics in the form of an art song. This article delves into the artistic qualities and expressive core of this work from multiple perspectives. It aims to provide vocal performers with a detailed and systematic interpretative framework and practical guidance, enabling them to grasp the work’s spiritual essence and artistic expression with precision. In their rendition, they can both restore the profound artistic conception of classical literature and highlight the unique tension of modern music, thereby deeply exploring the profound artistic connotations and contemporary value embodied in this cross-genre work.
Keywords
Classical Chinese Poetry Art Songs; Calming the Winds; Performance Analysis; Artistic Implications
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How to cite this paper
An In-depth Analysis of the Art Song Performance of the Ancient Poem “Calming the Wind and Waves: Do Not Listen to the Sound of Wind and Rain Piercing the Forest”—Taking the Version Composed by Chao Ran as an Example
How to cite this paper: Lizhen Zhang, Zhifang Liu. (2025) An In-depth Analysis of the Art Song Performance of the Ancient Poem “Calming the Wind and Waves: Do Not Listen to the Sound of Wind and Rain Piercing the Forest”—Taking the Version Composed by Chao Ran as an Example. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(12), 2236-2239.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.12.003
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