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187794 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.187794 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ All Rights Reserved 2023 76 pages Doctoral Dissertation Academic theses eng Gong, Yuerong Hamilton, Robert Meir, Baruch Rockmaker, Jody Arizona State University Partial requirement for: D.M.A., Arizona State University, 2023 Field of study: Music This research paper explores the works of two contemporary Chinese composers: Shuai Zhang's "Three Preludes" and "The Joys and Sorrows of Love and Life," and Wanghua Chu's "Jasmine Flower Fantasia" and "Man Jiang Hong – Prelude for Left Hand." It introduces the composers with their personal and academic background, as well as the sources of influence to their compositions. A descriptive analysis of the composers’ selected works is provided and discussed in detail, examining formal structure, harmonic language, rhythmic and melodic characteristics, and other compositional elements of highlighted sections of the pieces. Finally, a performance guide for pianists is offered on noteworthy segments of each piece and provides detailed interpretations and suggestions of techniques and challenges. Music A Recording Project of Selected Piano Works by Two Chinese Composers: Shuai Zhang and Wanghua Chu