Chinoiserie

[oddoneout]

Some interesting content, but it felt rather scrappy in terms of presentation to me - but that may have been irritation at Mark Seow, whose voice I don't like. Did I hear correctly that the now obligatory news intrusion wasn't delivered by MS? I activated the mute button as soon as I could but the voice didn't sound like MS.

[Nick Armstrong]

Some interesting content, but it felt rather scrappy in terms of presentation to me - but that may have been irritation at Mark Seow, whose voice I don't like. Did I hear correctly that the now obligatory news intrusion wasn't delivered by MS? I activated the mute button as soon as I could but the voice didn't sound like MS.

I heard a bit and found him less annoying than when trying to make an ‘impact’ with his little news slot. Didn’t hear the latter today.

[french frank]

Some interesting content, but it felt rather scrappy in terms of presentation to me

Fifteen separate pieces in an hour, given there was presumably some spoken commentary as well, sounds a bit excessive.

[oddoneout]

Fifteen separate pieces in an hour, given there was presumably some spoken commentary as well, sounds a bit excessive.

Well 6 were from the same piece... But yes so many, mostly very short, items didn't help and I'm not convinced they were used to best effect. I rather lost track of what MS was getting at, or trying to illustrate, at times.

[Serial_Apologist]

This is all Chinese to me. When and where was this presumably-named programme on?

[french frank]

This is all Chinese to me. When and where was this presumably-named programme on?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001v4h0

Mark Seow gives 'Chinoiserie' as one of his research interests.

[Serial_Apologist]

Many thanks, ff.

[AuntDaisy]

Some interesting content, but it felt rather scrappy in terms of presentation to me - but that may have been irritation at Mark Seow, whose voice I don't like. Did I hear correctly that the now obligatory news intrusion wasn't delivered by MS? I activated the mute button as soon as I could but the voice didn't sound like MS.

I think it was Barnaby Gordon doing the EM news - apparently he's a R3 producer, (but has also announced on BBC 1, 2, CBeebies, Radio 1, 3, 4, 5 Live, 6 Music & WS.)

You're right this was a really bitty programme & a curate's egg - some excellent bits, some just seemed like padding (or I misunderstood their significance.)

Back in 2008, there was a fascinating EMS on "18th C. Chinese music" - it seemed far more coherent & informative, if from the opposite viewpoint.

Sunday 13 July 2008 13:00-14:00 (Radio 3)
Continuing the theme of 'Music in a Strange Land', Lucie Skeaping introduces highlights from a concert performed at Harewood House by XVIII-21 le Baroque Nomade. Featuring 18th century music from China, composed by Jesuit missionaries there who often fused native styles with the traditions of the West.

[AuntDaisy]

Mark Seow gives 'Chinoiserie' as one of his research interests.

Thanks french frank, that helps.
To me it evokes Owen Jones' "Examples of Chinese Ornament".

[french frank]

Thanks french frank, that helps.
To me it evokes Owen Jones' "Examples of Chinese Ornament".

Oh, not that one! . The Bristol Museum has an exceptional collection - the Schiller Collection - of chinoiseries and other oriental artefacts. Perhaps you availed yourself of its proximity in your youth?

[AuntDaisy]

Oh, not that one! . The Bristol Museum has an exceptional collection - the Schiller Collection - of chinoiseries and other oriental artefacts. Perhaps you availed yourself of its proximity in your youth?

No, I missed it when I was at Bristol Univ. - but I've made a note of the Schiller collection for next time I'm over there! Thanks.

"In my youth, I feared it might injure the brain; but now that I'm perfectly sure I have none, why, I do it again and again."

[Serial_Apologist]

No, I missed it when I was at Bristol Univ. - but I've made a note of the Schiller collection for next time I'm over there! Thanks.

"In my youth, I feared it might injure the brain; but now that I'm perfectly sure I have none, why, I do it again and again."

The Ming will make you zing!

[Tapiola]

Oh, not that one! . The Bristol Museum has an exceptional collection - the Schiller Collection - of chinoiseries and other oriental artefacts.

Interesting, french frank. I must remember this. I was at the British Museum in early November for the first time, with my Chinese partner. We spent a lot of time with the ceramic collections. I must mention to her about the Bristol collection.

[Tapiola]

Off topic, but I was quite taken aback by the Greek rooms in the British Museum. To these eyes, it resembled Del Boy's lock-up. One room in particular was far too small - "we'll stuff this in somehow. Who cares if there is no air room round the ceiling".

[french frank]

Interesting, french frank. I must remember this. I was at the British Museum in early November for the first time, with my Chinese partner. We spent a lot of time with the ceramic collections. I must mention to her about the Bristol collection.

It's an Arts Council Designated Outstanding Collection (whatever that means). More details here:

https://collections.bristolmuseums.org.uk/our-collections/eastern-art/