Last Boat to Yokohama: The Life and Legacy of Beate Sirota Gordon

Type

Book

Authors

Nassrine Azimi

Michel Wasserman

ISBN 10

1941110185

ISBN 13

9781941110188

Tags

Japan, history, Performing Arts, Political, Reference & Collections, women, Humor & Entertainment

Description

Last Boat to Yokohama tells a story of both tragedy and grandeur in the 20th century. It recounts the life and work of Beate Sirota Gordon: the influence of her father, Leo Sirota, one of the greatest pianists of his generation; her secret work ensuring women’s equality while helping to develop the post-WWII Japanese constitutionat the age of 22; her broad influence on hundreds of Western artists such as Robert Wilson, David Byrne and Peter Sellarswho were introduced to leading contemporary Asian music, dance, theater and visual artists through her extraordinary cross-cultural efforts. The book relives Beate's drive, talent, ambition, and influence, with intimate diary excerpts from her mother, an introduction by Beate herself, and an afterword from her daughter, Nicole. - from Amzon

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