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Reconstructing Cultural Identity through Orchestration: Tradition and Innovation in Wuxi Opera, Jiangsu, China

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Cultural identity construction in Wuxi opera combines traditional and Western instruments, enhancing its expressive capability.
Findings illustrate the essential role of traditional instruments like the erhu and pipa in maintaining Jiangnan music's aesthetic appeal.
The study employs theoretical analysis and field research, including score analysis and in-depth interviews to explore orchestration.
Orchestration is shown as a means of cultural transmission and identity negotiation, supporting innovative preservation of traditions.

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Theoretical analysis reveals traditional and Western instruments' roles in Wuxi opera's cultural identity, suggesting new pathways for expression.

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Theoretical analysis reveals traditional and Western instruments' roles in Wuxi opera's cultural identity, suggesting new pathways for expression.