This article takes the concerto Flowers Blooming on Field Paths for Dizi and Chinese Orchestra, composed by Chinese composer Hao Wei-Ya, as an example, aiming to explore its creative process, characteristics, musical analysis, and interpretation methods. The concerto was commissioned by the renowned Chinese bamboo flute performer Dai Ya in 2009. The title of the piece is derived from a note in Song Dynasty literature: "Flowers blooming on field path, it's time to return slowly." Based on this, the author conducts a literature review to investigate its historical legends and the transmission in literary works, as a reference for the interpretation of the concerto Blooming on Field Paths.
The entire piece is a single-movement concerto, divided into two main parts. The first part features the deep breath and lyrical melodies of the bass dizi in G. The second part utilizes the dizi in E to showcase dynamic and rhythmic motifs. Through a literature review and audiovisual analysis, the author examines how contemporary performers approach this piece, enhancing their own performance practice and expressive understanding.
This thesis aims to delve into the musical analysis and exploration of Blooming on Field Paths, presenting the author's methods for performance and incorporating personal insights. It provides a comprehensive examination of the techniques and stylistic approaches within the music, offering valuable references for dizi enthusiasts interested in performing Blooming on Field Paths.
