Cellist Kang Qiaoxuan in the United States plays "Zhuang Zhou Dream", inherits classics and innovates again

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, the 2018 Beijing Modern Music Festival kicked off in Beijing, bringing unforgettable music feasts to countless music fans. As a music event that has been successful for 15 years, the Beijing Modern Music Festival has developed into the most influential music culture brand in China and a powerful bridge for national music culture to the world stage. Kang Qiaoxuan, a famous cellist living in the United States and a teacher at Central China Normal University, a musician from Taiwan, not only conquered the ears of the audience with her superb performance standards, but also attracted fans with her unique charm and strength. Today, let us walk into the music world of this high-quality, highly educated, and high-level performer-the "Three Highs", and experience her understanding and interpretation of music...

Music serves as the medium to interpret Zhuangzi's philosophy with cello

. On the evening of May 21, the Beijing Concert Hall was packed, and the audience was enthusiastic. The concert of "Long Song Xing" national orchestral works conducted by Kang Qiaoxuan and Peng Jiapeng, artistic director and chief conductor of the Suzhou National Orchestra, was unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Modern Music Festival. This is the orchestra's first appearance on the Beijing stage. It is also the only national orchestra invited to this music festival. It has attracted the attention of more than 20 mainstream media including Xinhua Agency, People's Daily, CCTV, Guangming Daily, China Culture News, China Daily, and China People's Radio. Peng Jiapeng, a famous conductor at the national level, enjoys government subsidies from the State Council, is a director of the China Musicians Association, an executive director of the China National Orchestra Society, a national "four batches" of talents, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and is currently the artistic director and chief conductor of the Suzhou National Orchestra. Ye Xiaogang, chairman of the China Musicians Association, commented: "Although the Suzhou National Orchestra has only been established half a year ago, it has already gained a good reputation in the industry. With the unique timbre and expression of the national orchestra, it is a big highlight at this music festival and brings surprises to everyone!"

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is reported that as a major performance at the 2018 Beijing Modern Music Festival, the "Long Song Xing" national orchestral works concert selected Ji Li Kadrapok, Zhao Jiping, Yuka Diensu, Wu Hang, Wang Danhong, etc. Excellent works by famous Chinese and foreign composers, and Kang Qiaoxuan and many ethnic musicians jointly performed "Zhuang Zhou Dream" by Master Zhao Jiping, honorary chairman of the China Musicians Association and famous composer, which undoubtedly became the focus of the scene.

On the night of the performance, Kang Qiaoxuan made an elegant appearance in a printed dress with a very ethnic style. She sat quietly on the stage, becoming a fresh and eye-catching scenery. As the audience listened attentively, Kang Qiaoxuan held her cello and immersed herself in the performance also achieved the highest state of "one person and piano", making the scene a sea of music. It is understood that "Zhuang Zhou Dream" is a classic work that Master Zhao Jiping has created for ten years, changed his manuscripts several times, and devoted himself to creating. This performance adopts the form of a cello and a China national orchestra concerto express Zhuangzi's philosophical view and seek the charm of Tao. It can be said that it realizes the perfect combination of Western musical instruments and China famous musical instruments, integrating China's classical tradition and modern beauty into one furnace. At the performance site, the familiar melody, affectionate performance, and affinity with native language culture deeply moved the audience.

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extremely innovative folk music works on site blend Western musical instruments and China folk music in a very harmonious manner, which is refreshing and presents new vitality, bringing a beautiful musical experience and imagination to the audience. All this is inseparable from Kang Qiaoxuan's playing skills, and her very unique understanding and processing of music. In the more than 20-minute repertoire, Kang Qiaoxuan's performance is sometimes majestic and flowing, and sometimes it is like crying and deeply touching. Her delicate and passionate style can easily bring people into her world and use notes and melodies to complete dialogue with the audience. After the performance, there was long-lasting applause at the scene. Kang Qiaoxuan stood up to bid farewell with her excitement. There was applause and cheers at the scene. The audience fully released the emotions they had accumulated for more than 20 minutes and expressed their deep respect and gratitude to them!

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is no end to the sea of art and a new starting point when returning from the United States

. As the saying goes,"one minute on stage, ten years of work off stage." Behind the gorgeous bloom on the stage are decades of tempering and precipitation. Because her mother was a vocal music teacher, Kang Qiaoxuan began to learn to sing since she was a child, and later learned to sing at her mother's suggestion, which became uncontrollable. The cello opened the door to a new world for Kang Qiaoxuan, and she also gained her own growth and transformation on this road. In 2006, the string quartet composed of young violinists Lin Yibei, Yang Yishan, and viola player Wang Yixuan won the "Xingtian Palace Jingyin Award for Chamber Music Excellence Award" with the highest score, and was invited to perform on the same stage with professors from the Manhattan School of Music in the United States. 2006 International Masters Concert: Chamber Music Night; She also formed a piano trio with young pianist Zhang Xiuping and violinist Xie Xinhua, and won the first place in the Piano Trio High School Vocational Group A of the All-Taiwan Music Competition. In 2007, Kang Qiaoxuan won the Silver Award in the "6th Asian Rising Stars" String Adult Group in Singapore, and participated in the production of the soundtrack of "I Saw the Beast" as a cellist. In that game in Singapore, Kang Qiaoxuan faced players from all over the world, which gave her the idea of pursuing a way to relax and play the piano, and the idea of going to the United States to continue her studies.

In 2010, Kang Qiaoxuan resolutely went to the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in the United States to study for a master's degree. After that, the School of Music of Louisiana State University was admitted to the School of Music with excellent conditions of a full assistantship. Kang Qiaoxuan obtained a doctorate in cello music art performance (minor piano art direction) in just three years. Under the guidance of famous cellists Professor Lee Fiser, Professor Dennis Parker and other mentors, Kang Qiaoxuan is all-inclusive and has grown rapidly. She was hired as an official member of the American Acaana Symphony Orchestra during her doctoral studies. At this point, Kang Qiaoxuan seemed to have become a "winner in life" in the eyes of relatives and friends. However, when her career was smooth and at its peak, she made a bold decision-returning to China for development.

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July 2016, as a high-end talent introduction, Kang Qiaoxuan was hired as a full-time cello teacher at the School of Music of Central China Normal University. This is a new starting point for her, because from a student, performer to teacher, she has a new identity. In just two years, whether he was a cello recital at the opening ceremony of the first Guizishan Music Festival at Qintai Concert Hall in Wuhan, or was invited to hold concerts and master classes with American cellist Dennis Parker at Xiamen University in China; Whether he was in the 3rd Melbourne International Youth Music Competition China won the title of "Excellent Instructor", or was hired as a distinguished professor at Ludong University in Yantai, Shandong Province; Whether it is the Hunan Music Season or the opening ceremony of the 6th Qintai Music Festival; whether it is the National Theater for the Performing Arts in Beijing or the Taipei Concert Hall... Kang Qiaoxuan's every appearance brings personal surprises, and she has never stopped moving forward. pace. At the end of July this year, she will be invited to Portland, the United States, as a cellist, for a cultural exchange visit and performance. She will continue on the road with her dream of music and never stop.

Identity transformation and dissemination of China folk music is an unremitting pursuit

. Talking about the current situation, Kang Qiaoxuan said that although she has been receiving very advanced music education, she still has a lot of confusion. However, this time, Kang Qiaoxuan's performance of "Zhuang Zhou Dream" by the famous composer Zhao Jiping at the Beijing Modern Music Festival gave Kang Qiaoxuan an unexpected gain. At first, she was worried that if the song did not have a thorough understanding of Taoist philosophy, it would mislead the audience to appreciate the song. Therefore, she did not pick up the song and play the piano immediately, but did a lot of preparatory work to study it. Whether it is the dismantling of structure, the combination of philosophical concepts and reality, the understanding of themes and the interpretation of emotions, Kang Qiaoxuan was deeply moved by the soul behind the unique China national music in the process of "understanding it thoroughly."

As a Taiwanese girl who has lived abroad all year round, the extensive and profound national culture of the motherland has a strong attraction to her, and these things are also the soil that nourishes her musical concepts. Kang Qiaoxuan said: "We are getting stronger and stronger now, and cultural exchanges have always been an eternal topic. But I hope foreigners can really like our music and instruments. Using Western musical instruments to interpret works with the most ethnic customs and cultural heritage is also popular among foreigners. I hope that I can perfectly graft what I have learned in a foreign country over the years with national music, and use my own strength to promote China's folk music."

Kang Qiaoxuan has persistence, persistence, sincerity and enthusiasm on the road to music. She integrates music into her life and enjoys it. Kang Qiaoxuan always reminds herself that people must have beliefs and dreams. With her love for music, she constantly challenges herself, bravely breaks through herself, and combines traditional China national instruments with the Western instrument cello in innovation and pioneering, forming her unique musical style and charm. On the international stage, more and more audiences like China's traditional folk music, which represents China's history and culture. Using Western musical instruments such as the cello to narrate China's traditional culture has become her artistic feature and spiritual pursuit.

There is still a long way to go in the future. Kang Qiaoxuan is well aware of her role and responsibilities. She will always adhere to her musical pursuit and adhere to her musical concept. She will use the Western instrument cello to build a bridge with China's national musical instruments to world music, and show the world the colorful music culture of China. On the stage, she will always be loyal to her beliefs and persistence, and perform more excellent works, so that people who understand music or not can be enlightened. She will also be deeply rooted in the soil of national music, inherit classics, innovate classics, create classics, and bring these abroad as a music messenger for cultural exchanges. On the podium, Kang Qiaoxuan will never forget her mission of preaching, teaching and solving doubts. The hard work of the Sanchi podium will definitely cultivate more cello talents for China's music industry.

Along the way, the cello was the most colorful thing in Kang Qiaoxuan's life. She used the cello to pursue her dreams, and the cello not only witnessed her growth, but also witnessed her deep love for music. She not only left her beautiful piano sound on major stages at home and abroad, but also received countless praises and awards. But what we appreciate more is her musical dream. She uses the stage as a practice and uses the podium to spread seeds. I believe that Kang Qiaoxuan will be able to make the best contribution to China culture to the world while inheriting the classics. Even though the creative transformation and innovative development of folk music have a long way to go, we believe that she will not forget her original intention, move forward with perseverance, and will definitely bring us new surprises.