China＇s outstanding achievements in music education are all the more impressive in view of its relatively late start.Chinese musicians such as Tan Dun,Yo Yo Ma and Bright Sheng that have established their eminence wi...China＇s outstanding achievements in music education are all the more impressive in view of its relatively late start.Chinese musicians such as Tan Dun,Yo Yo Ma and Bright Sheng that have established their eminence within Western classical music circles may soon be competing with those currently winning awards in major international music competitions.展开更多
HUANG Nansong, aged 13, is a well-known figure at the middle school attached to the Central Conservatory of Music. The schoolmaster is proud of him, and the teachers all sing his praises, although he won＇t actually b...HUANG Nansong, aged 13, is a well-known figure at the middle school attached to the Central Conservatory of Music. The schoolmaster is proud of him, and the teachers all sing his praises, although he won＇t actually become a new student at the school until September. Huang Nansong has performed on the same stage as Lang Lang on several occasions.展开更多
Rigorous study has long been an aspect of Chinese life. A good education is considered essential in order to compete successfully for the most desired work positions. When, however, education is regarded as integral, ...Rigorous study has long been an aspect of Chinese life. A good education is considered essential in order to compete successfully for the most desired work positions. When, however, education is regarded as integral, rather than relative, to a person＇s eventual social role, its dominance of a young person＇s life assumes disturbing proportions. Education＇s original purpose, after all, is to give people an all-round basic knowledge that will held them to make important decisions and lead a fulfilling life.展开更多
文摘China＇s outstanding achievements in music education are all the more impressive in view of its relatively late start.Chinese musicians such as Tan Dun,Yo Yo Ma and Bright Sheng that have established their eminence within Western classical music circles may soon be competing with those currently winning awards in major international music competitions.
文摘HUANG Nansong, aged 13, is a well-known figure at the middle school attached to the Central Conservatory of Music. The schoolmaster is proud of him, and the teachers all sing his praises, although he won＇t actually become a new student at the school until September. Huang Nansong has performed on the same stage as Lang Lang on several occasions.
文摘Rigorous study has long been an aspect of Chinese life. A good education is considered essential in order to compete successfully for the most desired work positions. When, however, education is regarded as integral, rather than relative, to a person＇s eventual social role, its dominance of a young person＇s life assumes disturbing proportions. Education＇s original purpose, after all, is to give people an all-round basic knowledge that will held them to make important decisions and lead a fulfilling life.
