Jianer

This book describes the 10 symphonies of one of the world’s greatest late twentieth-century symphonists, Chinese composer Zhu Jianer. Zhu’s symphonies can be relevant to all peoples and all cultures due to his concern for heaven, earth, and humankind.

John O. Robison holds his doctoral degree in musicology from Stanford University. He has been a musicology professor at University of South Florida since 1977. His previous publications include books on Johann Klemm’s fugues, Korean women composers, Chinese composer Wang Xilin, and Indian composer John Mayer.