Accordion Class
The accordion was the only permitted western instrument in China during the Cultural Revolution, shaping its unique musical legacy over the past 50 years.
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The accordion was the only permitted western instrument in China during the Cultural Revolution, shaping its unique musical legacy over the past 50 years.
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In Changsha, students gather for accordion classes, a remnant of the instrument's unique status during the Cultural Revolution. The accordion was the only Western instrument allowed, shaping its legacy in China. Over the past fifty years, its popularity has fluctuated. Today, the film captures the teaching methods, performances, and competitions that engage a new generation, reflecting the instrument's evolving role in contemporary Chinese culture.
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