On April 14th, another enriching session of the Professional Etiquette Lecture series took place. This session focused on chamber music and was hosted by teacher Ding Zuo, with Associate Professor of Violin, Cai Lei, as the main speaker. All junior high students attentively participated in this insightful lecture.

Chamber music is a crucial component for students delving into classical music. It equips them with a systematic understanding of chamber music and assists in enhancing their performance skills through a scientific approach. This, in turn, aids students in delivering more captivating and vibrant performances in their future chamber music endeavors.

During the lecture, Professor Cai Lei took the students on a journey back to the Renaissance era, eloquently elaborating on the historical origins, developmental trajectory, and trends of chamber music. This approach allowed the students to comprehend the delicate, intimate, sensitive, and profound attributes of chamber music, along with its irreplaceable significance in the history of Western music development.

Professor Cai Lei skillfully combined appreciation with explanation, guiding the students through representative composers and works from different periods such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. He particularly delved into Beethoven's innovative, profound, and distinctive chamber music compositions, highlighting their immense influence on subsequent generations.In conclusion, Professor Cai Lei shared effective techniques for training in chamber music performance. This encompassed fundamental skill development, ear training, mastering theoretical knowledge, and honing ensemble skills. He emphasized the importance of in-depth analysis of works, regular self-assessment through recordings to identify strengths and weaknesses, and implementing improvements. Building upon a foundation of fundamental skills and a deep understanding of the works, students are encouraged to exhibit their individual performance styles and characteristics.

Teacher Ding Zuo also shared her experiences of rehearsing chamber music during her student years. She emphasized the significance of fusion in chamber music rehearsals, not just in the realm of music, but also in terms of blending personalities. This involves listening to each other's music, mutually enhancing one another's abilities, and achieving collective growth.