Beethoven in China
Author | : Jindong Cai |
Publisher | : Penguin Group Australia |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : 2015-08-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781760142308 |
ISBN-13 | : 1760142301 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: At the turn of the twentieth century, students returning from abroad introduced 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, 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.