Nowadays, Original works of Yang Qin concertos are less than Erhu, Dizi and Pipa. The author assumes the following reasons for that: The composers are not familiar with the instrumental characteristics of Yang Qin. And the composers also think the sound of Yang Qin which is not suitable in the concerto.
This thesis discusses and analyzes the interpretation of two Yang Qin concertos,"Brahmaputra edge" by Qu Chun-Quan and "Spring Night Light Rain" by Xu Jing-Xin. The research explains and analyzes the characteristics of the Yang Qin instrumental music, the special playing skills and unique sound. Furthermore, the research will provide clear information for contemporary composers making the concertos and music for Yang Qin.
This work will discuss the motivation and background of the concerto. The original concept of composition and performance skills will be presented by interview with the composers and the first night performers. In addition, the emphasis of playing Yang Qin concertos will be summarized by the analysis and interpretation these concertos. Finally, the author will propose innovative comment and the interpretations techniques for the two concertos.
