Western Classical Music Finds Exuberant Embrace In China
"Western classical music, banned in Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution of 1966-76, has exploded in popularity. Just as its government is opening economically to the West, China is emerging as an international power in classical music. Millions study the piano and string instruments, and many of the world's most popular classical soloists are Chinese...." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 06/28/09

Posted June 29, 2009 06:16 PM