"Listening to Classical Music in T-Shirts: The Era of the Great Masters" is the 2017 revised and upgraded version of "Listening to Classical Music in T-Shirts" by Tian Yimiao, an associate professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Based on this, in July 2016, teacher Tian Yimiao gave a lecture on "Is Classical Music Difficult?" On Himalaya Radio. ", Paid on-demand viewing has accumulated more than 9.8 Million times so far.
Beethoven, regarded as the "Saint of Music" by later generations, was just a "great ordinary person" in his era; Mozart, this energetic "little pistachio", whose life experience was like a moving banquet, was often forced to show a simplified image in the centuries after his death. Teacher Tian selects several well-known masters in the history of music: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Tchaikovsky... In the book "The Age of Masters", through elegant and concise words, readers are guided to glimpse the passionate lives, ups and downs of emotional experiences, and fierce creative desires of the masters from one of their operas and symphonies, and feel their true temperament and love for music.
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Classical music does not have to be elegant, it can also be casual and relaxed. This book introduces the greats in the history of classical music and their musical works in an interesting way. Combine classical music with contemporary life and introduce modern elements by wearing T-shirts. Through the introduction of the great masters and their works, the importance of classical music to personal emotions, cultural exchanges and artistic enjoyment is explored. Using relaxed and humorous language, the world of classical music is introduced into modern life so that more people can appreciate and understand the charm of these musical works.
Although the music master is respected, his greatness deserves the respect of all of us, but we cannot deify him. Just like in this book, wearing a T-shirt to listen to classical music, we must feel the greatness of classical music from a modern perspective. Let it be a musical masterpiece that is truly relevant to the people, rather than a legend. Several music legends described in the book are all familiar to us. Through the book, we can truly understand a music legend and music giant. Feel their true nature.
The work of Tian Yimiao, associate professor of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, introduces us to some familiar giants in the history of music, such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, etc. In elegant and concise words. Through their musical works, we can get a glimpse of the passionate lives, ups and downs of emotional experiences and fierce and abundant creative desires of these giants. Teacher Tian's narration makes these great masters shine with real and interesting images in readers' minds, leading readers to understand them deeply, feel the charm of music, and develop a deeper love for music.
Beethoven, who is known as the Saint of Music, and many music masters, created the glory of an era. After reading this book, I really felt deeply. The author's brisk writing style brings readers a profound experience. Through the concise text, you can see the people behind the words and their musical world, full of passion and talent. "In the midsummer in the south, the shadows of trees, the chirping of cicadas, and a piano piece that focuses on the movement of the scale itself, make the silent afternoon even quieter." It is obviously the simplest sentence, but it is also the most meaningful.
The writing style of this book is very unique, just like chatting with a friend, it feels very friendly. Teacher Tian Yimiao's writing style is also very good, and her wording is precise, making it easier for me to understand the works of these classical music masters. I especially like the part about Beethoven in the book. It allows me to see a different Beethoven, no longer the aloof "music saint", but an ordinary person with flesh and blood. This book made me more interested in classical music. I recommend it to you!
Tian Yimiao, a young composer, holds a PhD in composition technology theory and is a writer. In 2002, he began to write review articles on twentieth-century music and film scores for music magazines such as "Music Lover". This book contains a large number of stories about classical music masters, from how to listen to classical music to the etiquette, knowledge and stories behind classical music. It not only comments on music works, but also vividly depicts the personality and life of musicians. Help us better understand classical music.
Classical music does not have to be elegant, it can also be casual and relaxed. This book introduces the greats in the history of classical music and their musical works in an interesting way. Combine classical music with contemporary life and introduce modern elements by wearing T-shirts. Through the introduction of the great masters and their works, the importance of classical music to personal emotions, cultural exchanges and artistic enjoyment is explored. Using relaxed and humorous language, the world of classical music is introduced into modern life so that more people can appreciate and understand the charm of these musical works.
Although the music master is respected, his greatness deserves the respect of all of us, but we cannot deify him. Just like in this book, wearing a T-shirt to listen to classical music, we must feel the greatness of classical music from a modern perspective. Let it be a musical masterpiece that is truly relevant to the people, rather than a legend. Several music legends described in the book are all familiar to us. Through the book, we can truly understand a music legend and music giant. Feel their true nature.
The work of Tian Yimiao, associate professor of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, introduces us to some familiar giants in the history of music, such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, etc. In elegant and concise words. Through their musical works, we can get a glimpse of the passionate lives, ups and downs of emotional experiences and fierce and abundant creative desires of these giants. Teacher Tian's narration makes these great masters shine with real and interesting images in readers' minds, leading readers to understand them deeply, feel the charm of music, and develop a deeper love for music.
Beethoven, who is known as the Saint of Music, and many music masters, created the glory of an era. After reading this book, I really felt deeply. The author's brisk writing style brings readers a profound experience. Through the concise text, you can see the people behind the words and their musical world, full of passion and talent. "In the midsummer in the south, the shadows of trees, the chirping of cicadas, and a piano piece that focuses on the movement of the scale itself, make the silent afternoon even quieter." It is obviously the simplest sentence, but it is also the most meaningful.
The writing style of this book is very unique, just like chatting with a friend, it feels very friendly. Teacher Tian Yimiao's writing style is also very good, and her wording is precise, making it easier for me to understand the works of these classical music masters. I especially like the part about Beethoven in the book. It allows me to see a different Beethoven, no longer the aloof "music saint", but an ordinary person with flesh and blood. This book made me more interested in classical music. I recommend it to you!
Tian Yimiao, a young composer, holds a PhD in composition technology theory and is a writer. In 2002, he began to write review articles on twentieth-century music and film scores for music magazines such as "Music Lover". This book contains a large number of stories about classical music masters, from how to listen to classical music to the etiquette, knowledge and stories behind classical music. It not only comments on music works, but also vividly depicts the personality and life of musicians. Help us better understand classical music.
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