Learning on ScreenFrom Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China
- Synopsis
- In 1979, as China re-opened its doors to the West, master violinist Isaac Stern received an unprecedented invitation from its governernment to tour the country, performing and mentoring young Chinese musicians. Footage of this tour was turned into this Oscar-winning documentary. Stern is shown visiting rehearsals of the Peking Opera, meeting with their musicians who use traditional Chinese instruments, and also visiting a sports academy and other venues. The lingering effects of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), which opposed any western influences and oppressed those who introduced western approaches, are evident in the lack of skill development among many of the young musicians and the emphasis on technical skill rather than artistic interpretation.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of production
- 1981
- Availability
- out of distribution
- Subjects
- Social Studies; Music
- Keywords
- China; cultural evolution; Stern, Isaac
Credits
- Director
- Murray Lerner
- Contributor
- Isaac Stern
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 NTSC
- Price
- £24.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 84 minutes
- Year
- 2008
Distributor
- Name
Artefact Media
- Address
- 1 Park View Road
Brighton
BN3 7BF - Notes
- Artefact Media ceased trading in 2014
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