Chopsticks at Dawn

Why is it that Chinese decorative arts are revered in the West, but composers from Debussy to George Formby have constantly parodied “Chinese” music?
Comedian Anna Chen investigates.

Interviewees: musicologist Dr Jonathan Walker; Derek Scott, professor of Music at Leeds University; Rachel Harris of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies and contemporary musicians Ben Chan, Jane Ng and Liz and Sarah Liew of Chi2

Producer Chris Eldon Lee

Radio Choice: Radio Times, The Observer, The Sunday Telegraph, The Mail on Sunday, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Time Out, The Stage