Room 253, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, Lewisham Way, London SE14 6NW
Hosted by the Goldsmiths Confucius Institute, Voice, Language, and Chinese Song is a university-level course exploring the relationship between Mandarin pronunciation, vocal technique, and musical performance. Through the study of Chinese song, participants will develop accurate Mandarin lyric diction, understand how spoken tones interact with melody, and explore the expressive and cultural dimensions of Chinese vocal repertoire. Suitable for singers, Mandarin learners, and anyone interested in Chinese language and culture.
Using Chinese song as a gateway to language, culture, and expression, participants will explore how spoken Mandarin adapts within musical settings, develop clear and authentic lyric diction, and cultivate greater confidence in vocal communication. Alongside practical singing activities, the course introduces key concepts in Mandarin phonetics, tonal adaptation, textual interpretation, and Chinese vocal aesthetics.
