Beethoven in Beijing : stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's historic journey to China / Jennifer Lin ; with forewords by Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and Retired U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Platt.
Publisher:
Temple University Press,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
xvii, 170 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 x 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-162) and index.
Contents:
Overture -- White House calling -- The obvious choice -- Yellow River panic -- September 10 : Pioneers -- September 11 : "Not my first trumpet!" -- September 12 : Red carpet welcome -- September 13 : Tug of war -- September 14 : Opening night -- September 15 : Turned tables -- September 16 : The big one -- September 17 : News of the day -- September 18 : Frisbees and acupuncture -- September 19 : Next stop, Shanghai -- September 20 : Sidewalk serenade -- September 21 : Rebels on pointe -- September 22 : You Yi, friendship -- January 14, 1974 : Down with Beethoven -- Epilogue : Ode to joy.
Summary:
"An oral history of the first performances by an American orchestra in the People's Republic of China"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.