September 5, 2019

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It’s the most celebrated work for piano and orchestra from China. A strong political and cultural statement, it’s a big hit in its country of origin. This piano concerto came into being during China’s Cultural Revolution when, in 1969, enterprising musicians rescued portions of a cantata of the same title and retooled them into a piano concerto. What is the name of this concerto?