Analysis of “Spicy Nine-Grid Hotpot Concerto” for Guzheng Ensembles and Percussion Instruments

The concerto “Spicy Nine-Grid Hotpot” for guzheng ensembles and percussion instruments, composed by the renowned composer Professor Chen Zhe in 2020, is based on the common patterns of Han folk songs from Sichuan. It highlights the fact that Sichuan-Chongqing hotpot and labor songs along the Sichuan River shared the local dock culture as their common origin. The concerto fully showcases the diverseness in polyphony of guzheng ensembles. This paper provides a detailed analysis of the background against which the music was composed, division of musical sections, and performance techniques, aiming to comprehensively and profoundly understand the essence of guzheng ensembles and tuttis.