The Piano Song "Hani Love Song" Shows The Musical Creation Style Of Zhang Zhao’s Piano Works

Zhang Zhao is a renowned Chinese composer and pianist who has created a vast body of work including symphonies,piano music,film and television scores,and other musical themes.He is known for his unwavering commitment to creating ethnic music with a lyrical and narrative quality,which reflects his emphasis on ethnic identity.Among his many compositions,"Hani Love Song"(also known as "Yin Poetry"),stands out as a particularly poignant example of Zhang Zhao’s work.This piece is adapted from the second movement of "Spring Sound," a composition by Zhang Zhao’s father,Zhang Nan,when he was young.The song is a rich celebration of the customs of the Hani people of Yunnan and reflects Zhang Zhao’s own memories of his hometown and yearning for his past.This article delves into Zhang Zhao’s unique music creation style,examining his piano work "Hani Love Song" to help performers better understand and internalize the theory and practice of his music.The piece presents a challenge for performers,but the author hopes that by sharing their insights,more piano students and enthusiasts will be encouraged to learn about Chinese piano compositions and explore more of Zhang Zhao’s works.