Known as the man who ‘gave saxophone a voice in China’, Liu Yuan died of cancer yesterday aged 64.
Among other achievements, he founded China’s first rock band and mentored dozens of young talents.
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by Barry Lenson We would like to start today’s composer profile with a short quiz. Ready? Please put on your thinking cap. Question One: Which composer wrote the Water Music? Question Two: Which composer wrote […]
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