EUROPEAN ORCHESTRAL MUSIC AT THE NATIONAL CENTER OF PERFORMING ARTS IN BEIJING : REPERTOIRE AND INTERPRETATION ASPECTS

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to identify the repertoire characteristics of European orchestral music at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing and to analyze the interpretative approaches to the performance of individual
works by renowned Chinese conductors.
Research methodology. This study employs historical, textual, genre-stylistic, and comparative analyses. These methods allow for a deeper understanding of the specifics of performing European orchestral music within the context
of concert practice at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, providing a comprehensive insight into the interpretative approaches of Chinese conductors and their interaction with the repertoire.
Results. In recent decades, the performing arts of Chinese musicians have consistently attracted the attention of the international community. Significant achievements by Chinese musicians are closely linked to the large-scale socio-political
transformations that occurred in the country at the end of the 20 th century, as well as to intensive globalization processes that define the cultural landscape of contemporary society. These factors have facilitated the emergence of talented Chinese composers and performers on the global stage, demonstrating high levels of mastery and artistic sensitivity. In this context, the study of the «life» of European orchestral music in China becomes an important subject of contemporary musicology,
illuminating its impact on the development of local musical culture and global processes of cultural interaction. The article examines the unique aspects of the art of Chinese conductors in the context of music history, emphasizing the influence of Western tradition on contemporary Chinese performing arts. It analyzes the interaction between European musical canons and local traditions, as well as the role of government initiatives in the development of classical music in China. The evaluation of interpretations by prominent conductors confirms their significance in popularizing European music within the Chinese context.
Scientific novelty. This paper represents a relatively new issue in Ukrainian musicology, focusing on the specific interpretations of Chinese conductors and their impact on the perception of European music.
Practical significance. The findings may prove useful for studying the peculiarities of orchestral music interpretation in both Ukrainian and Chinese musicology.
Conclusions. The activities of Chinese conductors at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing constitute an important factor in the development and ongoing cultural exchange between East and West, contributing
to the formation of new artistic concepts and interpretative approaches.