Author(s)

Jiaxin Xiao ¹, Mingyang Shao ², Junhao Duan ³

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Vocal Music, Novosibirsk State Conservatory Named After Glinka, Novosibirsk, 630009, Russian Federation
² Russian Institute of Music, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong, 276012, China
³ Department of Orchestral Music, Novosibirsk State Conservatory Named After Glinka, Novosibirsk, 630009, Russian Federation

Corresponding Author

Mingyang Shao

ABSTRACT

This study explores the historical trajectory, stylistic evolution, and industrial significance of modern Chinese art songs. Beginning with their early formation under the influence of Western art song traditions, it traces how the genre has adapted to China's unique sociopolitical and cultural contexts across different historical periods. Emphasis is placed on the stylistic diversification that has emerged in recent decades, including the incorporation of regional musical idioms, contemporary compositional techniques, and experimental forms. Furthermore, the paper investigates how these artistic developments have extended the genre’s reach into music education, cultural identity formation, and the broader music industry. By situating Chinese art songs within both national and global frameworks, the study underscores their role as dynamic agents in cultural transmission and industry innovation.

KEYWORDS

Modern Chinese Art Songs; Historical Transformation; Stylistic Diversification; Music Industry; Cultural Dissemination

CITE THIS PAPER

Jiaxin Xiao, Mingyang Shao, Junhao Duan, Modern Chinese Art Songs: Historical Transformation, Stylistic Diversification, and Industry Promotion. Art and Performance Letters (2025) Vol. 6: 99-105. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2025.060313.

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