Wang Qiang (composer) facts for kids
Wang Qiang (born in 1935 in Shandong, China) is a famous Chinese composer. She writes many different kinds of music, from orchestral pieces to film scores.
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Biography
Early Life and Education
Wang Qiang started studying music composition in 1955. She went to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. This is a special school for musicians.
A Young Talent
Even when she was still a student, Wang Qiang showed great talent. In 1959, she won first prize in the World Youth Music Composition Competition. She won with her choral piece called River of Fortune.
Teaching and Moving
After finishing her studies in 1960, Wang Qiang became a teacher. She taught music composition at the same Shanghai Conservatory. She worked there for many years, until 1991. Then, she moved to Hong Kong to continue her work there.
Musical Works
Wang Qiang has created a wide variety of musical pieces. She writes for orchestras, small groups of instruments (chamber ensembles), and choirs. She also composes music for movies and TV shows.
Orchestral Music
Orchestral music is written for a large group of musicians. These pieces often feature many different instruments playing together.
- Ga Da Mei Ling for Cello and Orchestra, 1960
- La Ba and Gu for Orchestra, 1980
- Overture - Aspiration for Orchestra, 1992
- Fantay Overture “ Love ” for Orchestra, 1993
- Violin Concerto No. 0 for violin and Orchestra, 1998
- Passacaglia for Orchestra, 2002
Chamber Music
Chamber music is written for a smaller group of instruments. It's like music for a small room or "chamber."
- Trio for Flute, Viola and Arpa, 1979
- Cello Octet (Twelve pieces for Eight cellists), 1989
- Cello and Contrabass (Five pieces), 1989
- Quartet (For four Zhengs, Twelve pieces), 1990
- Trio (Two pieces, for Flute, Zheng and Erhu), 1991
- Untitled for Flute, Cello and Percussion, 1995
- Flower for Soprano, String Quartet and Guitar, 2003
- Erhu and String Quartet (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, for Erhu and String Quartet), 2006
- Celestial dream dance for Flute, Clarinet and Percussion, 2006
Choral Music
Choral music is written for a choir, which is a group of singers.
- River of Fortune for Choral and Orchestra, 1958
- Chinese Folk song Choral (Three pieces for Choir and Piano), 2003
Film and TV Scores
Wang Qiang has also composed music for movies and television shows. This music helps to tell the story and set the mood.
- Waiting for Tomorrow for Film and Orchestra, 1962
- Mysteries of Bao Hu Lu for Film and Orchestra, 1963
- The dawn for Film and Orchestra, 1979
- Girl's Sale Cake for TV play and Orchestra, 1980
