The Chinese National Style Characteristics and Interpretative Approach in Huang Anlun's Two Piano Preludes

Abstract

Huang Anlun stands as one of the most representative composers in modern Chinese piano music composition. His works, building upon the foundations of Chinese folk musical traditions, integrate Western compositional techniques with the expressive forms of piano artistry, thereby forging a distinctive personal style. Composed in 1971, Twelve Piano Preludes (Op. 5) epitomises his early creative philosophy and aesthetic pursuits. Among these, the Prelude in C major and the Prelude in c minor stand out for their exceptional artistic merit and practical significance in performance, becoming frequently performed representative pieces within the collection. This paper examines these two preludes through a systematic study encompassing compositional background, creative characteristics, and interpretative practice, drawing upon literature review, score analysis, and performance practice.