Twelve essays reflect the range and depth of our nation's musical activities and idioms during the first half of the 20th century. Arranged by subject in approximate chronological order, they discuss
Western music reached China nearly four centuries ago, with the arrival of Christian missionaries, yet only within the last century has Chinese music absorbed its influence. As China and the West demo
Performing Music History offers a unique perspective on music history and performance through a series of conversations with women and men intimately associated with music performance, history, and pr
