The author of "Spring Festival Overture" is Li Huanzhi
Li Huanzhi, a Chinese composer, organized the "Xinghai Choir" in the winter of 1948 with like-minded Xian Xinghai and others, and actively engaged in progressive activities in the difficult environment of material scarcity and turbulent times. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Li Huanzhi successively served as the vice provost, provost, and vice president of the college. In addition to his busy teaching and administrative work, he insisted on creating and serving the cause of the masses.
Spring Festival Overture is the first movement of the Spring Festival Suite, focusing on the lively scene of the Chinese celebrating the Spring Festival. This work was created by Li Huanzhi who deeply felt the jubilation and enthusiasm of the national festival.
The Spring Festival Overture begins with an introduction, and the introduction of the Adagio carries a clear contemplation and enthusiasm, as if to accumulate strength for the Allegro ** below. Then, the theme part of the Allegro begins, which uses some very representative ethnic instruments, such as the flute and erhu, to express the unique lively and festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year. Among them, the melody is beautiful and beautiful, and the rhythm is bright, which makes people feel as if they have seen the unique lively scene during the Chinese New Year.
At the same time, "Spring Festival Overture" also expresses the rhythmic and rhythmic characteristics of China's ** very well. In the combination of the introduction and the Allegro theme, Li Huanzhi uses some very clever techniques and treatments, so that the transition between the two parts seems very natural and smooth. In addition, "Spring Festival Overture" also makes good use of the Chinese first-class techniques such as "adding flowers" and "variations", making the whole work more colorful.
In short, "Spring Festival Overture" is a very representative Chinese orchestral piece, which successfully shows the unique lively and festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year with its unique language and expression.