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DOI: https://doi.org/10.25807/22225064_2024_78_185
Abstract. The article discusses Chinese piano music and the refl ection of the timbre features of Chinese folk instruments in it. The author of the article focuses on the work of
the outstanding Chinese composer Chu Wanhua as very revealing regarding the refl ection
of the timbres of Chinese folk instruments in the piano sound. In his research, the author
focuses on the composer’s three piano works. As a result of the work, the researcher comes
to the conclusion that the refl ection of the timbre features of Chinese folk instruments in the
piano works of Chinese composers is a way to preserve and enrich the piano music of the
Celestial Empire. Chu Wanhua managed to create such works for piano (fi rst of all, “My
Homeland” piano concerto), in which adherence to traditions is organically combined with
modern composing techniques. The composer masterfully “weaves” the achievements of
Western European pianistic art into the national musical tradition, demonstrating brilliant
imitation of the timbres of Chinese folk instruments and outlining the ways of development
of Chinese piano art.
Keywords: Chinese folk instruments, Chu Wanhua, piano works, Chinese piano concerto,
sound palette of a piece, timbre imitation, colouristic possibilities of piano
