A Comparative Study of Korean and Chinese Art Songs : Focusing on the Works of Composers Lee Soo-in and Shi Guangnan

The art song is a type of European vocal music that is known for being short, delicate and combining well with the melody. Since it was first written in the 19th century, art song has influenced many countries and is still used to teach singing in universities. Korean-Chinese art song education is an important part of vocal music education and training, and it has its own unique characteristics. As well as classical European works, there are many art songs that reflect the cultural influences of the countries they come from, and these have different artistic styles. This paper looks at the lives and careers of two composers - Lee Soo-in and Shi Guangnan - who wrote patriotic art songs in China and Korea in the late 20th and 21st centuries. These songs are similar to the development stages of art songs, and this paper will explore and discuss the differences in their creative styles. By looking at the differences in the styles of these two composers, we hope to understand better the ways in which Korean and Chinese art songs are similar and different in terms of their literary and vocal values.