GENRE AND STYLE FEATURES OF THE PIANO PIECE «BALLAD – SONG OF THE GUERILLAS» BY WANG LISAN

Abstract

The aim of the article is to identify the genre and stylistic features of the piano ballade «Song of the Guerillas» in Wang Lisan's creative understanding.
Research methodology. The research methodology is based on both Chinese and Western sources, which allows for an intercultural comparison of the traditions of European ballads with Chinese national characteristics. An analysis of recent studies and publications devoted to the consideration of the work of the outstanding Chinese composer Wang Lisan was conducted.
Results. Wang Lisan's piano work 3 Ballade «Song of the Guerillas» combines the features of a European instrumental ballad and the national features of Chinese music. Narrative features are manifested in his musical dramaturgy of the work. The main thematic material (the song of the partisans) undergoes a few transformations: from heroic-patriotic sounding through gloomy and tragic intonations to a triumphant finale. Lyrical-dramatic contrasts occur with marching rhythms and drum imitations, which enhances the «fighting spirit» of the work. The performance features of the work are associated with high technical skill, which achieves a clear articulation of rhythmic and intonation elements, control of dynamics, rapid passages, and flexible changes of tempo.
The novelty lies in the analytical consideration of Wang Lisan's piano work Ballade «Song of the Guerillas», which allows for a deeper understanding of how the composer constructs a musical narrative in a genre traditional for European romantic piano music.
The practical significance of the study is related to the expansion of the piano repertoire. The results of the study provide a detailed report for pianists, helping to clarify the expressive and technical difficulties of the work and encouraging further study of Chinese contributions to the genre of piano ballads in the 20 th century.