Gordon Chin's compositional style and religious perspectives: An analytical investigation of the first movement of his Violin Concerto No. 3 (2003).

摘要

From the moment of deciding to pursue a musical career, Chin has been involved in tireless efforts, including composing, conducting, and teaching. He is acknowledged as one of the most active Taiwanese composers, and his music continues to increasingly attract attention both in Taiwan and internationally.;This study begins with an introduction on Chin's life to establish his musical and philosophical evolution from childhood until the present. Both Chin's musical and religious philosophies are discussed in depth to contribute up-to-date information to those who share interest in Chin's music.;Working closely with renowned soloists, the composer has created a complex musical language mastering the sound and performing idiom of string instruments. Adding updates to the recent research on Chin's violin repertoire, this dissertation examines the first movement of Chin's Violin Concerto No. 3 (2003), focusing on Chin's compositional characteristics such as cellular development, "interlocking structure," and "liquidized form.";Chin's religious esthetics are compared with those of English composer John Rutter. In addition, regarding the acceptance of his Christian ideology by the current Taiwanese generation, a structured questionnaire is conducted and the analysis of survey results indicates that the Chin's Christian message in the composer's music is unquestionably passed onto the audiences and performers.