In Reply to: The Classical Revolution in China. The Hope of the Future? posted by BarneyT on April 4, 2007 at 10:09:46:
I read all of it, and I'll state up front that I believe it's a GOOD THING for Classical music. Now, the strange part. I think the Chinese kids all want to be the next Sarah Chang, Lang Lang, Yundi Li, Midori or whatever -- it's unclear, POTENTIALLY, that the music/art is the main driver. It may just be fame, opportunity and money, in which case it's just a phase or a passing trend. Now, I'll temper that by pointing out that I've recently purchased a few recordings of brand new Chinese Classical compositions that are, at a minimum, interesting music, and VERY stimulating as pure recorded sound. Whether they will appeal to Classical fans in either China or the rest of the world only time will tell.It all points to a glimmer of light, though, in an otherwise very dark situation...
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Follow Ups
- A counter punch... - SE 11:44:53 04/04/07 (7)
- Clarify the darkness - docw 12:25:13 04/04/07 (6)
- Fair request... - SE 13:03:43 04/04/07 (5)
- Re: Fair request... - Tom B. 16:34:57 04/04/07 (4)
- Holy ------------ Batman -- LOOK at that VINYL!:-)... - SE 17:11:17 04/04/07 (3)
- Pletnev? Gergiev? Thinkers?? - jdaniel 18:26:37 04/04/07 (2)
- correction: - jdaniel 18:30:47 04/04/07 (1)
- Everyone is allowed to their opinion. n/t - SE 21:53:15 04/04/07 (0)