The musical characteristics and artistic achievements of the Yellow River Cantata are as follows:

The Yellow River Cantata is a work with profound artistic characteristics and outstanding artistic achievements. It is a large-scale vocal suite composed by Xian Xinghai , taking the Yellow River, the mother river of the Chinese nation, as a symbol, the whole song is full of praise and praise for the heroic spirit of the Chinese nation.

In terms of musical characteristics, "Yellow River Cantata" has rich artistic images, magnificent historical scenes and majestic momentum. The work consists of eight movements, including "Overture", "Yellow River Boatman Song", "Ode to the Yellow River", "Yellow River Water Coming from the Sky", "Yellow Water Ballad", "Riverside Dialogue", "Yellow River Resentment", " "Defend the Yellow River" and "Roar!" "Yellow River" and so on, each movement is relatively independent, but also constitutes a sharp contrast in terms of performance content, singing form and musical image, which has far-reaching strategic significance.

This work is considered a musical epic reflecting the Chinese national liberation movement, a glorious milestone in our country’s modern choral music, and a model for our country’s modern large-scale musical works. It integrates solo, duet, duet, chorus, recitation, etc. It is a large-scale vocal suite with multiple parts and movements, accompanied by orchestra. It has a harmonious and unified music style that combines Chinese and Western styles. It is a perfect combination of technology and artistry.

In addition to "Yellow River Cantata", Xian Xinghai's other outstanding musical works:

1. Manjianghong: This is an orchestral suite composed by Xian Xinghai, named after Yue Fei As a theme, it expresses deep national emotions.

2. Chinese Rhapsody: This work uses Chinese folk music as its material to show the struggle and resistance of the Chinese people in the long history.

3. Holy War: This work is based on the Soviet Patriotic War and shows the bravery and determination of the people in the war.