姚方正

Yao Fangzheng is a compiler in the field of Chinese music publishing. Public information about him is limited, and details of his life are not available. Judging from the five works held in the collection, his work focuses on organizing and analyzing piano teaching repertoire. His representative output includes the four volumes of 220 World-Famous Piano Pieces: Teaching Edition and the companion volume An Analysis of 220 World-Famous Piano Pieces. Clearly oriented toward teaching, the series arranges classic piano pieces by volume and adds analytical notes, helping teachers plan lessons and students understand the background and structure of each piece. His editorial approach emphasizes practicality and systematic organization, balancing classic repertoire with teachability so that learners at different levels can progress step by step. These works offer reference value for piano teaching and amateur practice and are commonly classified under music and film/television. Overall, Yao Fangzheng's editorial work serves basic piano education and the popularization of classic repertoire.