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Beethoven in Beijing : stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's historic China journey / Jennifer Lin ; with forewords by Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Retired U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Platt.
"An oral history of the first performances by an American orchestra in the People's Republic of China"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781439921616
- ISBN: 143992161X
- Physical Description: xvii, 170 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 x 27 cm
- Publisher: Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. Overture -- 2. White House calling -- 3. The obvious choice -- 4. Yellow River panic -- 5. September 10: Pioneers -- 6. September 11: "Not my first trumpet!" -- 7. September 12: Red carpet welcome -- 8. September 13: Tug of war -- 9. September 14: Opening night -- 10. September 15: Turned tables -- 11. September 16: The big one -- 12. September 17: News of the day -- 13. September 18: Frisbees and acupuncture -- 14. September 19: Next stop, Shanghai -- 15. September 20: Sidewalk serenade -- 16. September 21: Rebels on pointe -- 17. September 22: You Yi, friendship -- 18. January 14, 1974: Down with Beethoven -- 19. Epilogue: Ode to joy. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Philadelphia Orchestra > Travel > China. Concert tours > China. Music and diplomacy > China. Cultural diplomacy > China. Cultural diplomacy > United States. |
| Genre: | Oral histories. Histoires orales. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria County Library | 784.206 L735b (Text) | 85131001818013 | CACM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | 784.206 (Text) | 33062009684904 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
