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Subject(s)

• Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770-1827—Influence [Browse]
• Music—China—20th century [Browse]
• Music—China—European influences [Browse]

Author

• Melvin, Sheila (Journalist) [Browse]

Series

• Penguin special. [More in this series]
• Penguin specials [More in this series]

Summary note

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.

Notes

"China Specials"--Page 1 of Cover.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-130).

Contents

• Jindong's preface
• A new sage for China
• The sound of Beethoven
• A friend to all who struggle
• The challenge of ideology
• Leaning to one side
• Dark night of the soul
• Triumph of the spirit
• Beethoven fever
• Sheila's epilogue.

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ISBN

• 9780734399526
• 0734399529

OCLC

933300269

RCP

N - S

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