On the Notations

by TIAN YI MIAO

This book is a collection of music reviews and cultural essays written by Tian Yimiao, a writer, music critic, and a vice-professor of Shanghai Conservatory Of Music. With graceful language and distinct insights, the book includes four parts. Part I is about classical western music and Chinese musicians engaged in western music. Part II extends the topic to pop songs, folk songs, gagaku, and musical, etc. Part III introduces some famous Chinese and foreign film music from a movie fans perspective. Part IV collects the authors comments on some active writers and musicians in Shanghai.

422 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2012