9781108045643 - Chinese Music Cambridge Library Collection - Music by Van Aalst, J a (13 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published in 1884 by the Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs in Shanghai, this work is probably best known as a source of musical material for Puccini's opera Turandot. It was reprinted several times and remained the primary source in a Western language of detailed information on Chinese music until the mid-twentieth century. Van Aalst, born in Belgium in 1858, spent his working life with the Imperial Maritime Customs Service where his ability as a musician was noticed by the Inspector General, Robert Hart. It is thought likely that the work was published to coincide with the London Health Exhibition of 1884 in South Kensington to which Van Aalst had been sent to lecture. Different types of music (ritual and popular), the range of instruments, and musical notation are all explained, the intention being to enable a better understanding of Chinese music by those in the West. Published to coincide with the London Health Exhibition of 1884, to which Van Aalst was sent as a lecturer, this work, best known as a source of musical material for Puccini's opera Turandot, remained the most detailed account of Chinese music in a Western language until the mid-twentieth century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reissue edition. 84 pages. 11.50x8.25x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published in 1884 by the Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs in Shanghai, this work is probably best known as a source of musical material for Puccini's opera Turandot. It was reprinted several times and remained the primary source in a Western language of detailed information on Chinese music until the mid-twentieth century. Van Aalst, born in Belgium in 1858, spent his working life with the Imperial Maritime Customs Service where his ability as a musician was noticed by the Inspector General, Robert Hart. It is thought likely that the work was published to coincide with the London Health Exhibition of 1884 in South Kensington to which Van Aalst had been sent to lecture. Different types of music (ritual and popular), the range of instruments, and musical notation are all explained, the intention being to enable a better understanding of Chinese music by those in the West. Published to coincide with the London Health Exhibition of 1884, to which Van Aalst was sent as a lecturer, this work, best known as a source of musical material for Puccini's opera Turandot, remained the most detailed account of Chinese music in a Western language until the mid-twentieth century. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published in 1884 by the Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs in Shanghai, this work is probably best known as a source of musical material for Puccini's opera Turandot. It was reprinted several times and remained the primary source in a Western language of detailed information on Chinese music until the mid-twentieth century. Van Aalst, born in Belgium in 1858, spent his working life with the Imperial Maritime Customs Service where his ability as a musician was noticed by the Inspector General, Robert Hart. It is thought likely that the work was published to coincide with the London Health Exhibition of 1884 in South Kensington to which Van Aalst had been sent to lecture. Different types of music (ritual and popular), the range of instruments, and musical notation are all explained, the intention being to enable a better understanding of Chinese music by those in the West. Published to coincide with the London Health Exhibition of 1884, to which Van Aalst was sent as a lecturer, this work, best known as a source of musical material for Puccini's opera Turandot, remained the most detailed account of Chinese music in a Western language until the mid-twentieth century. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reissue edition. 84 pages. 11.50x8.25x0.25 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Published to coincide with the London Health Exhibition of 1884, to which Van Aalst was sent as a lecturer, this work, best known as a source of musical material for Puccini s opera Turandot, remained the most detailed account of Chinese music in a Western .