ISBN:
9780734399526
,
0734399529
Language:
English
Pages:
131 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Series Statement:
Penguin specials
Series Statement:
China specials
DDC:
781.680951
Keywords:
Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827 Influence
;
Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827 Influence
;
Music 20th century
;
China
;
Music European influences
;
China
;
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
;
Music
;
Music European influences
;
China
;
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
;
Music
;
Music 20th century
;
China
;
Music European influences
;
China
;
Music European influences
;
China
;
Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827
;
China
;
Rezeption
;
Geschichte
;
Komponist
;
Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827
;
China
;
Rezeption
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
At the turn of the twentieth century, students returning from abroad brought Beethoven to China. The composer's perseverance in the face of adversity and his musical genius resonated in a nation searching for a way forward. Beethoven remained a durable part of Chinese life in the decades that followed, becoming an icon to intellectuals, music fans and party cadres alike, and playing a role in major historical events from the May Fourth Movement to the normalisation of US-China relations. Jindong Cai, whose love for the musician began during the Cultural Revolution, and culture journalist Sheila Melvin tell the compelling story of Beethoven and the Chinese people
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
