"Bobsprit" wrote in message No? Perhaps you can tell me
what famous European composer said the following?

"Not even a Chinaman can hum the melody of most Chinese Classical."

It was one of Bernstein's favorite quotes and quite accurate, but YOU know
better!

Actually it was featured on CBC.... unlike the USA we are privy to global
music, news and programming. Just last week they had a 2 hour program on
classical Japanese music and instruments.

CM