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. (1 x 28′)
First broadcast June 2010 BBC Radio 4
Contributors: 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