/kloc-in the summer of 0/956, Zheng Xiaoying finished the study of the conductor class and returned to the Central Conservatory of Music. This year, the first professional command department in New China, the Central Conservatory of Music, was established. The college asked her to continue her studies in the composition department, and at the same time, she also worked part-time in the command department as the conductor of the school choir and the red scarf orchestra.
From 1960 to 1963, Zheng Xiaoying was sent to Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music in Moscow, Soviet Union, where she studied opera and symphony conductor under famous professors Nizhny Annosov and Jerzy Stevenski. A strong sense of mission arises spontaneously, and she cherishes the rare learning opportunities even more. She didn't go back to China to visit relatives during the holiday, but went to the library to study the conductor works of Russian and British original musicians that are not available in China.
196 1 year, People's Republic of China (PRC)'s National Day 12 anniversary, with the help of Annosov, Zheng Xiaoying held a concert in the Kremlin to celebrate. Zheng Xiaoying regarded the concert as a gift to the motherland and a reward to her mentor, so she carefully arranged the repertoire. The first half is China's works, and the second half highlights the theme of Sino-Soviet friendship. 1962, under the guidance of senior conductor Yi Bayin, Zheng Xiaoying conducted the Italian opera Tosca in Moscow Music Theatre, which was highly praised by public opinion, and she became the first China conductor to board the podium of a foreign opera house.
The success of this performance far exceeded the expectations of the instructor. Annosov later wrote this passage in Zheng Xiaoying's graduation comment: "Zheng Xiaoying has a very clear nature of musical thinking and rigorous passion ... It is completely foreseeable that she will have a bright future as a conductor and will play a role in the development of symphony art in her motherland."
After Zheng Xiaoying was admitted to Peking Union Medical College from 65438 to 0947, she studied in the Biology Department and Music Department of Jinling Women's University. 1948 went to the Liberated Area to work in the Art Troupe, 1952 studied composition at the Central Conservatory of Music. 1955 began to learn chorus conductor, 1960 studied in the Soviet union. He studied opera and chorus conductor at the thcaikovsky Conservatory of Music in Moscow. 1962 Conducted the Italian opera Tosca in Moscow National Music Theatre and achieved success. Her command is enthusiastic, rigorous and delicate, with strong artistic appeal, and she is recognized as one of the excellent conductors in China.
Since 1978, she has often served as the conductor of important national performances, directing and performing Chinese and foreign operas, such as The Flower Escort, The hundredth Bride, The Fallen Woman, The Evening Crane, Carmen, The Wedding of Figaro, La Traviata and so on. She also held concerts with more than ten symphony orchestras, including the Central Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, China Radio Symphony Orchestra and Central Opera House. She has conducted many operas, including 100% Bride, Song of the Prairie, Carmen, Aiguli and European Opera Chorus. The violin concerto butterfly lovers with Lv Siqing won the first prize in the 34th Paganini Competition, as well as many China symphonies and operas.
Zheng Xiaoying is also one of the most experienced command professors in China. In recent years, many of her students have won the highest ranking in international command competitions held in the United States, France, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Portugal and other places or entered the ranks of excellent international and domestic conductors. In addition, she is an enthusiastic music social activist. She popularized music knowledge to the masses nearly a thousand times in various forms, with a direct audience of over 200,000 people. From 1980, Zheng Xiaoying went to Japan, the United States, Italy, Finland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Thailand and other places to hold symphony concerts, participate in international art festivals, conduct operas or give lectures. She is the first China conductor who is often invited to rehearse world-famous operas abroad. He has been invited to Finland and Switzerland for six times to conduct more than 60 operas such as Madame Butterfly, Carmen and Bohemian, all of which have been highly praised by public opinion.
Zheng Xiaoying has visited the Soviet Union, Japan, Australia, the United States, Italy, Hong Kong, Macau, Finland, New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Britain, Belgium, Russia, Taiwan Province Province, Sweden, Ireland, North Korea, Thailand and other places for more than 30 times, conducting nearly 100 operas and symphonies or conducting visits and exchanges, which has been widely praised by public opinion. For example:
1When invited to hold a symphony concert in Canberra, Australia in the autumn of 985, Canberra Times commented: "Her conductor is rigorous, harmonious, expressive, confident and authoritative. This may only come from rich practical experience and her own natural musical talent. "
During 1988, he joined the Central Opera House to participate in the Hong Kong International Performing Arts Festival, the Macau International Music Festival and the Safelinna International Opera Festival in Finland, and successfully conducted the operas Madame Butterfly, Carmen and the China Symphony Concert. Nearly 100 newspapers in Hong Kong and Macao commented on Zheng's command: "Her style is rigorous and delicate, and her urgency is very infectious in art." "She is extremely sensitive to the adjustment of rhythm, and the stage and orchestra pit are seamlessly coordinated." Zheng's command is first-class, and she has made great contributions. Helsinki News wrote: "To be sure, Zheng Xiaoying is the right person to be the chief conductor of this band." "She is accurate and stable. She is an excellent conductor and can give full play to her band. " In autumn, she held a concert with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao (English Weekly) reported: "The first internationally renowned female conductor's wonderful command of the Heroic Symphony from beginning to end fascinated the audience. From her explanation of immortal German songs and her performance, I appreciate and feel the charm of China's philosophy. No matter when dealing with pride, sadness or praise power, don't show off too much emotionally. At the same time, her direct conducting style reminds me of Beethoven's works conducted by toscanini. Zheng, a famous music critic, also wrote that a foreign friend said that "she is the best conductor in China", and after the concert, he thought that she was really "very literate and capable ... to make the band concentrate". In winter, he was invited to Finland again and conducted the performance of Madame Butterfly 16 at Vasa Opera House, which was warmly praised by public opinion. The New Finland newspaper wrote in headline: "The master is from China! "Tandem:" The band is particularly honored to receive such a high-level conductor. "None of Puccini's extremely delicate emotional colors have been accidentally ignored. This is a miracle and amazing!" "For the eyes, watching her command gestures is also a pleasure." "The soul of the whole performance is Zheng Xiaoying, the conductor of China Central Opera House! "
1993 philharmonic daughter chamber orchestra went to Europe to carry out national cultural exchange project, and performed in Germany, Holland and France 12 China chamber music, which was warmly welcomed by various places and expanded the influence of China's music "making foreign things serve China".
1in the summer of 994, he gave lectures at William University and Harvard University in the United States and was awarded the honorary certificate of special thanks by the president of Harvard University.
196 He went to Finland to conduct the opera Carmen 12 in early 1996, and was praised as "a well-deserved star of Vasa Carmen" by local newspapers. He also said: "The conductor of opera music is in a pair of powerful hands. They successfully hired Zheng Xiaoying, who may be the best female conductor in the world. She interpreted this work perfectly. " "She has a very clear and accurate command technique, which is undoubtedly the most ideal command for all singers and performers. The balance between performers and bands is exemplary. " "Zheng's command in the subtle changes of power, showing a rare delicate and rich. Her understanding of Carmen is very accurate and rhythmic. Her conducting movements are small and light, but you can almost read the music from her fingers. " "She completely controlled the speed of music flow with exciting and flexible command skills. She is indeed the most emotional person in Carmen Night. " In winter, she toured Finland, Sweden and Estonia for the fifth time, conducting the opera Bohemia 18. Because of her rehearsal efficiency and excellent performance, she is known as an "incredible magical conductor".
1997, Zheng Xiaoying, then the chief conductor of the Central Opera House, retired, and then she came to Xiamen, which is located in the south of China, and formed the Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra to continue her musical life in her parents' hometown.
From May 65438 to May 0998, after recovering from a serious illness, she went to the Oriental Art Festival in Tallinn to conduct two China symphony concerts of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, and at the request of the Estonian National Opera House, she conducted the very successful opera Carmen without rehearsal, which was a sensational success.
In the spring of 2002, she led the Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra to visit Japan, and successfully performed in Kobe, sasebo and Niigata for 65,438+00 months, and directed the opening ceremony and final of the 4th Tchaikovsky International Youth Music Competition held in Xiamen. The international judges praised her for her "superb conducting ability, which helped every player". For 56,438+065,438+00 months, she conducted the American Wiesian University Band.
1in the summer of 997, Zheng Xiaoying, who was nearly ancient and rare, was invited to build the first professional symphony orchestra in China, supported by the government and state-owned enterprises, and implemented the responsibility system of artistic directors. Musicians come from all over the country, not accounting for the state establishment. 1998 Since its debut in September, the orchestra has been training strictly for five hours every day. By 2003, more than 100 Chinese and foreign symphony concerts have been rehearsed and more than 360 performances have been performed in accordance with artistic laws. We have cooperated with more than 0/00 famous musicians at home and abroad and won their unanimous praise. In the spring of 2002, the orchestra's first visit to Japan was a great success. 65438+ October was the only band that played the final concert for the 4th Tchaikovsky International Youth Music Competition. 165438+ October, as the only local group invited, went to Beijing to report "Echo of Earth Building" which won the gold medal at the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Public opinion said: "This young band shows the first-class level in China." "Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra is galloping in the classic European music at an amazing speed", striving to be a "creative orchestra", "Xiamen people should be proud of this team", "The joy that every concert brings me is far beyond words, and it is led by an undisputed conductor"; "What can be compared with music is teacher Zheng's introduction to the works and her radiant personality charm." "She is the most outstanding female conductor in China today, even among her peers in any other country." "Zheng Xiaoying is such an excellent conductor who dares to accept challenges, is creative and has a sense of historical mission".