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An Analysis of the Three Modern Chinese Orchestras in the Context of Cultural Interaction Across Greater China

Lee, Ming-yen
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1397886249

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2014, PHD, Kent State University, College of the Arts / School of Music, Hugh A. Glauser.
This dissertation discusses the evolution of musical output by three modern Chinese orchestras within Greater China, which is composed of Mainland China (Shanghai), Hong Kong, and Taiwan (Taipei). Each of these regions developed a different cultural identity and political ideology. The discussion focuses on the foundation of professional Chinese orchestras founded in above regions, and commonly known as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra (SCO), Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) and Taipei Chinese Orchestra (TCO). The dissertation also focuses on the musical relationship between these orchestras to highlight the development of similar musical style across Greater China that resulted from shared influences in a prolonged contact between regions. This dissertation is divided into two parts. In Part I—The Early History of the Chinese Orchestra from 1920 to 1986—chapters are designed to establish the cultural and political foundation of the original orchestra on Mainland China and the influences on its musical style. In this section I also argue that the historical development that lead to the division of China gave rise to the foundation of other orchestras in Hong Kong and Taiwan, which started with similar musical styles until they developed independent styles in their respective regions. In Part II—The Identities of Orchestras During the Period of Frequent Cultural Exchange within Greater China—focuses on the early stages of the orchestras and their development from 1987 to 1996, and examines the process of each orchestra to establish its musical and cultural identity at the end of the martial law period (1997-present). In this part, I also argue that the end of the martial period brought more cultural exchange within Greater China and inspired a search for distinct regional identities while maintaining the original cultural model. Further attention is given to the musical exchange among the three orchestras to highlight the influence of the original compositions has disseminated through out Greater China. This analysis unveils changes in culture and musical style experienced by each orchestra to show how they converged into a unified cultural and musical style within Greater China.
Kazadi Mukuna, Dr. (Advisor)
Richard Feinberg, Dr. (Committee Member)
Ralph Lorenz, Dr. (Committee Member)
Theodore Albrecht, Dr (Committee Member)
227 p.
Asian Studies; Cultural Anthropology; Ethnic Studies; History; International Relations; Modern History; Music; Performing Arts
Modern Chinese Orchestra; Greater China; Hong Kong; Taiwan; Mainland China; Taipei Chinese Orchestra; Shanghai Chinese Orchestra; Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra; Martial Law; cultural; identity; diaspora; exchange; interaction; regional; convergence;

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  • Lee, M.-Y. (2014). An Analysis of the Three Modern Chinese Orchestras in the Context of Cultural Interaction Across Greater China [Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1397886249

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Lee, Ming-yen . An Analysis of the Three Modern Chinese Orchestras in the Context of Cultural Interaction Across Greater China. 2014. Kent State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1397886249.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Lee, Ming-yen . "An Analysis of the Three Modern Chinese Orchestras in the Context of Cultural Interaction Across Greater China." Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1397886249

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