The purpose of this document is to chronicle and describe the historical developments of saxophone performance in mainland China. Arguing against other published research, this document presents proof of the uninterrupted, large-scale use of the saxophone from its first introduction into Shanghai's nineteenth century amateur musical societies, continuously through to present day. In order to better describe the performance scene for saxophonists in China, each chapter presents historical and political context. Also described in this document is the changing importance of the saxophone in China's musical development and musical culture since its introduction in the nineteenth century. The nature of the saxophone as a symbol of modernity, western ideologies, political duality, progress, and freedom and the effects of those realities in the lives of musicians and audiences in China are briefly discussed in each chapter. These topics are included to contribute to a better, more thorough understanding of the performance history of saxophonists, both native and foreign, in China.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1248502 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Pockrus, Jason |
| Contributors | Nestler, Eric M., Ragland, Cathy, Scott, John C. (John Charles), 1947- |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vii, 222 pages : illustrations, music, Text |
| Coverage | China |
| Rights | Public, Pockrus, Jason, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
| Relation | Recital: April 29, 2011, ark:/67531/metadc89366, Recital: October 28, 2012, ark:/67531/metadc171703, Recital: March 2, 2014, ark:/67531/metadc983993 |
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