Chou Wen-chung is one of the influential musical figures. His rich cultural background, his studies with Edgard Varese, and his interest in the genuine rapport between Eastern and Western musical traditions have been the major influences on his career. This title examines Chou's music to contribute to an understanding of his aesthetic orientation. '...the elegance and lucidity of the aesthetic sections bespeak an author who is obviously a strong, though not overstated, proponent of the music. The deep analysis of Chou's rhythmic thought is...tackled with such insight...provides much more than most such studies do...Highly recommended.' Choice