China Cracks Down on Sacred Classical Music
Despite the runaway success of Western classical music there, the Chinese Communist authorities have recently become nervous about works with Christian themes, regardless of their place in the canon. A Messiah by the visiting Academy of Ancient Music was made invitation-only; the Mozart and Verdi Requiems have been restricted; even part of Carmina Burana(!) was censored. The Daily Telegraph (UK) 09/30/08

Posted October 9, 2008 08:53 PM