Performing arts of China : instruments and music / [print]
presented by] O.E.T. Foundation for Culture ; directed by Deben Bhattacharya.
- N[ew] Y[ork] C[ity], New York : Lyrichord Discs ; (c)2004. Montpelier, Vermont : Multicultural Media, (c)2004.
- 1 videodisc (27 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Films of Deben Bhattacharya Music and society series .
- Films of Deben Bhattacharya. Music and society series (Lyrichord Discs, Inc.) .
Documentary. Copyright date on title frames: 1983.
Explores the ancient integration of music and art with other aspects of Chinese daily life. Takes viewers to musical instrument factories where master musicians play examples of instrumental music, including music on steel and silk-wired instruments, and reed instruments. Includes an examination of silk and wire manufacturing techniques, and a rendition of Two springs reflect the moon, a composition for stringed instruments.
LYRDV-1007 Lyrichord Discs
Musical instruments--China. Music--China. Performing arts--China. Folk music--China.