Chapter 296 295. Reject invitation from top schools! Musical instruments representing Chinese cultural elements? (Subscribe)

Obviously.

The music artists present could all imagine that when Wang Qian officially played the complete version of this violin piece, it might attract the attention of the world classical music community, and many people in the art field might go to the scene to listen to the complete version of this piece.

Many artists at the scene are already very curious and looking forward to it!

Wang Qian's violin solo just now was so sad and beautiful that it made many people shed tears on the spot.

So, what will the picture be like when Wang Qian plays the full version with a professional top orchestra, and how much will the performance be improved?

There is already such an expectation now.

When that time really comes, who will miss it?

Which music school would want to miss such a major event that attracts the attention of the world's music and art field? Even the world's top music schools such as Curtis, Eastman, Juilliard, and Manhattan would not want to miss such a good opportunity to accumulate their own reputation and heritage.

so.

Mr. Hoffman from the Orchestra Department of Curtis Institute immediately recognized this opportunity and, regardless of the occasion, stood up and asked Wang Qian for cooperation.

Hoffman's words had not yet fallen.

Many leaders, professors and alumni from other colleges raised their hands, wanting to express their opinions and invite Wang Qian.

Max, Marlon, David, and the top artists from other academies all raised their hands!

And Juliet, who had just attracted everyone's attention, was ignored for a moment.

Wang Qian looked at Hoffman, who stood up and looked at him with burning eyes. He then looked at the many other pairs of eyes looking at him with the same emotion, and his expression calmed down.

He also glanced at the Chinese delegation.

He Chaohui, Yang Jiansen, and Peng Donghu also raised their hands, all of them looking anxious.

Especially He Chaohui. Wang Qian has just publicly stated that this opportunity will be reserved for the Central Conservatory of Music. He Chaohui is still in surprise, and soon a world-class prestigious university has come out to grab this opportunity.

How could He Chaohui be willing?

Therefore, He Chaohui was the most anxious. He raised his hands and looked at Wang Qian eagerly.

She also wanted to stand up and speak directly, like Hoffman.

But she still restrained herself.

Because she knew that this was the home court of Curtis College, and Hoffman enjoyed the home advantage.

It is impossible for other people to be as unruly as Hoffman and stand up and interrupt.

If everyone does this, this place will become a vegetable market, and everyone will just stand up and compete with each other in the loudness of their voices.

This is something no artist wants to see.

Moreover, no one has forgotten that there are many cameras filming around here and broadcasting it live to the world. There are countless people around the world watching them.

Therefore, they pay more attention to their image and artistic accomplishment and are unlikely to act recklessly.

Wang Qian said to Hoffman, "Sir, I'm sorry. I just said that I will perform at the Central Conservatory of Music in China after returning home. I promised them a long time ago that I would give a class at the Central Conservatory of Music. This piece of music is the material I prepared for the lecture."

"I see the sincerity of Curtis Institute, but I can only say sorry. I can't promise you. Besides, I don't have time to play this piece properly recently."

Hoffman looked at Wang Qian with regret and determination, and said sincerely again: "Sir, our college will call on the best students for you to choose. Or, if you need me and other professors to join, we can also agree to it."

Everyone looked at Hoffman with a strange look.

He Chaohui, who raised his hands and looked anxious, cursed in Chinese in a low voice: "This Hoffman is shameless. He personally went on stage? The master who is second only to the top ten violinists in the world personally went on stage to accompany Wang Qian just to keep this piece in Curtis. How shameless."

They all knew Hoffmann, who was one of the world's top violin masters, second only to the top ten violinists. In fact, his playing ability was not inferior to the top ten violinists at all. The only thing he lacked was some influential representative works, so he was not selected into the top ten.

It is impossible for a world-class master music artist of this level to serve as a supporting accompaniment for others. It is an artist's pride only when others rush to serve as his accompaniment.

Therefore, when Hoffman took the initiative to say that he was willing to accompany Wang Qian, many music artists at the scene saw this as a real lowering of his status. He was willing to give up his dignity just to keep the opportunity to perform Wang Qian's song at Curtis's.

Peng Donghu also said: "These foreigners are really spending a lot of money to snatch people."

Yang Jiansen said: "I don't think Professor Wang will agree to this."

However, although Yang Jiansen said this, there was a look of uneasiness on his face.

Many teachers and students from the other three colleges were also nervous, fearing that they would miss this opportunity.

Although Wang Qian said that he would perform this piece at the Central Conservatory of Music, the Magic Conservatory of Music and the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music can also place their own potential students in there and ask for a few performance positions. Isn't that too much?

Therefore, the three major colleges now have a relationship of mutual benefit and mutual loss with the outside world.

Qin Xuerong listened and said softly: "Aunt He, don't worry, Wang Qian will not let you down. He must want to bring the best things back to the country."

Jiang Yu also said: "Mom, don't worry, I believe in Wang Qian."

Murong Yue also agreed: "Yes, Aunt He, you have to believe Wang Qian, what he said counts. If he hadn't said it at the beginning, he might really agree to Curtis' invitation, but since he has already said it, he will definitely do it, and it is impossible for him to regret and agree to Curtis halfway."

“Even if Hoffman, the world’s top violin master, came out in person, it would be impossible for Wang Qian to regret his decision. Wang Qian’s violin performance just now was definitely not worse than Hoffman’s.”

Qin Xuerong, Jiang Yu and Murong Yue had spent the longest time with Wang Qian and thought they knew him very well, so they all comforted He Chaohui and the others in a very affirmative tone.

He Chaohui gradually calmed down and looked at Wang Qian with some trust and expectation, but still raised his hand.

Even though she believed that Wang Qian would fulfill his words, He Chaohui was also representing the Central Conservatory of Music here, so she would also express her sincerity and firm attitude towards Wang Qian, so that the surrounding European and American artists and the audience in front of the TV could see the support and expectations of the Central Conservatory of Music for Wang Qian.

Sophie also whispered to Taylor: "Mr. Hoffman really does his best for the college."

Taylor said calmly: "That's because you don't understand the current situation in the violin field!"

Sophie was stunned and asked, "Oh? What do you mean? You are a student of Curtis College, tell me?"

As a piano genius, Sophie has participated in a pop music talent show that is popular all over the world in the past six months. Naturally, she has not paid much attention to the violin field.

Taylor said softly, "I'm often in New York, so I know more about it than you do. In the past three years, the number of violin performances in the entire classical music field has dropped sharply, more than half of what it was three years ago. Many concerts held by famous violinists have failed. No one went to listen to their concerts. People are not interested in the same old repertoire. Last year, except for the top ten violinists and a few talented young violinists, no other violinists held concerts. Everyone has no confidence in violin performances and is afraid that the failure of the concert will damage their reputation."

"Wang Qian's piece is so good that it's almost as good as the classics in history. It also attracted worldwide attention in this class. This is a life-saving medicine for the violin field, which is almost stagnant now. Whoever can play the complete version of this piece for the first time will attract the attention of the world and make violin performance more active."

"Mr. Hoffman wanted to use this piece to become one of the top ten violinists in the world, and at the same time make the Curtis Institute's orchestra department famous around the world."

Taylor looked at Hoffman, expressing his admiration for his courage, but at the same time, his eyes looked at Wang Qian with even more passion and admiration.

She knew that if Hoffmann seized the opportunity and was the first to hold a concert to play the piece "Butterfly Lovers", he might become one of the top ten violinists in the world.

After all, Hoffman's level and ability are not bad, what he lacks is influential representative works.

This song Liang Zhu is definitely qualified to become a representative work of a great artist.

Sophie knew the information and was slightly shocked. She asked softly, "Are you saying that Wang Qian's piece of music is equivalent to saving the entire classical violin industry?"

Sophie really didn't know that the classical violin industry had declined to such an extent that many violinists could no longer make a living? Taylor replied softly, "Almost! Think about it, if a violinist held a concert and played Wang Qian's work "Butterfly Lovers", would you go?"

Sophie was stunned for a moment, then thought for a second and replied, "I might go. I want to hear if his performance is any different from Wang Qian's!"

Taylor smiled and said, "So, his concert will be a great success! You will go, and many other people may go too. And if you and other musicians go, it will naturally attract many fans and ordinary people to listen to this piece of music. I dare say that within a year, this piece of music will be popular all over the world and become a must-have piece at all violin concerts within this year."

Sophie understood.

She looked at the many people who raised their hands, including many well-known violinists, and even the two top ten violinists in the world raised their hands.

Artists also need to make a living.

Sophie also looked at Wang Qian, the admiration and passion in her eyes almost overflowing.

Everyone looked at Wang Qian intently.

Juliet, who was forgotten by everyone, was still standing there, looking at Wang Qian nervously.

She didn't mind playing at Curtis or Central Conservatory of Music, but she was worried about losing the opportunity.

Wang Qian looked at Hoffman, then at all the other people who raised their hands, and said with regret: "Thank you Curtis Institute for your support. I am very touched. However, I am sorry, I always keep my word and will not break it. I have already said it, so I will definitely do it."

"So, sorry! Please don't mention this matter again, otherwise I will regard it as an insult to my character."

all of a sudden!

The scene fell silent.

Many people put their hands down. Max, Malone, David and others who wanted to extend the invitation on behalf of the college put down their hands regretfully, feeling sorry for missing this opportunity.

As fellow musicians and artists, they believe that insulting someone's character is as bad as murder.

So, when they heard Wang Qian's serious words, they all gave up.

He Chaohui, Yang Jiansen and Peng Donghu also put down their hands, breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Wang Qian with appreciation.

Being able to reject an invitation from a world-class university is not something that most people can do!

Many top students in top domestic universities cannot refuse the invitations from top universities in the world, and most of them never return. A certain top university is known as a base for training foreign talents.

There are objective reasons for this as well.

The more top-notch the talents are, the more clearly they can see and feel the gap between domestic universities and top international universities, so they are more unable to refuse invitations from top international universities, and then naturally they will not want to return to China after going abroad.

The gap between the Central Conservatory of Music and the four top music schools, Curtis, Juilliard, Eastman, and Manhattan, is almost incalculable, and the gap in the level of teachers and students is even more like the gap between heaven and earth.

It is no exaggeration to say that most of the teachers at the Central Conservatory of Music may not be as good as the students in these four music conservatories.

If Wang Qian performed this piece at Curtis and invited teachers and students from the Curtis Institute to accompany him, the configuration would be almost as good as that of a world-class orchestra.

If the Central Conservatory of Music did not invite a national orchestra to help, and only relied on its own teachers and students to accompany Wang Qian, it would definitely not be able to compare with the teachers and students of the Curtis Institute.

but.

Wang Qian didn't care about it.

So, he rejected Hoffman's invitation without thinking, and no longer gave other colleges the opportunity to invite him.

There were many voices of regret at the scene.

Wang Qian chose to ignore it, looked at Juliet who was still standing there, and said: "Juliet, do you remember what I said?"

Juliet nodded, looked at Wang Qian and answered seriously: "Sir, I remember it."

Wang Qian: "Okay, then sit down. I look forward to your performance."

Juliet nodded seriously again: "I won't let you down."

She knew that what Wang Qian needed was the accompaniment of an orchestra, so there would be no room for her piano talent and strength to be fully utilized. She could only choose an orchestral instrument and practice and become familiar with it.

However, as a top musical genius, in addition to the piano, she also has to learn the violin and cello, and she is good at both. If she practices well, she is confident that she can serve as an accompanist in an orchestra.

If she were asked to be the principal instrument, she might not have much confidence, after all, she majored in piano.

However, just by playing the accompaniment, she believed that she could satisfy Wang Qian.

only……

Thinking of Wang Qian's musical talent and strength that shocked the world, Juliet was already wondering what she would learn after becoming Wang Qian's student?

Should I focus on learning piano, violin, or composition?

Wang Qian's musical talent and strength, which were so rich and powerful that they broke through the sky, made Juliet very envious and eager. She wanted to learn and acquire all of Wang Qian's musical strength.

She believed that she could do it, too! If ten years wasn't enough, then twenty, thirty, forty, or even fifty years would do the trick!

Even if I have to learn from Wang Qian for my whole life.

She is willing too.

Juliet bowed slightly to Wang Qian, then sat down. A blush appeared on her snow-white face. She looked curiously at the visiting delegation from the China Conservatory of Music. Her eyes happened to meet He Chaohui's and they looked at each other. She nodded and smiled. He Chaohui also nodded and smiled at her. The two of them would cooperate because of Wang Qian in the future, and they became much more intimate.

However, when Juliet glanced at Qin Xuerong, a hint of envy and jealousy flashed in her eyes!

This girl is so lucky.

This episode is over.

Many people at the scene felt very sad and regretful.

It was a pity that I didn't hear the story behind this song and missed the opportunity to make a request to Wang Qian.

It is a pity that I will not be able to attend Wang Qian's next opportunity to perform this piece in its entirety for the first time.

In particular, the biggest regret for several major music conservatories was that they missed the opportunity to make their orchestral departments famous around the world and missed the opportunity to seize the benefits of Wang Qian's song.

but……

There were still many people raising their hands at the scene.

I wonder what they want to do? Among them, there are several world-renowned violinists, including Denzel, who just lent Wang Qian his violin, and several other top violinists, and even one of the world's top ten violinists, Murphy!

Wang Qian looked at the people who raised their hands, and then his eyes fell on Denzel. He decided to let this familiar person stand up. He immediately extended his hand to Denzel and said, "Mr. Denzel, do you have anything to say?"

Denzel stood up and said with a little excitement: "Mr. Wang Qian, if I want to play this piece at my next concert, will you allow it?"

Many violinists at the scene looked at Wang Qian eagerly, hoping that Wang Qian would agree.

Many violinists among them have failed in holding concerts in the past two years and are now struggling to make ends meet. They urgently need success to make money to support their families. Some of them have even become violin teachers in training institutions to make a living.

If you can successfully hold concerts and make a decent living as an artist, who would be willing to be a teacher in a training institution?

They all believed that if they could include Wang Qian's piece in their concert, it would surely be a success.

So, these violinists who raised their hands actually wanted to ask Denzel this question, and they all wanted to get Wang Qian's permission to play this piece at their concerts.

Among them is Murphy, one of the top ten violinists.

Wang Qian looked at Denzel and many other pitiful eyes and smiled, "Of course you can, but you have to wait until I return to China and perform the whole piece. Then I will make the score and the full score of the piece public. Anyone can use it for commercial performance without my permission. They just need to pay me a usage fee after the performance."

Wang Qian paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's a small fee, I believe everyone can afford it."

Denzel smiled and said, "Of course, that's what I should do."

Copyright awareness is very strong in Europe and the United States, and the legal protection of copyright is extremely comprehensive and strict, so everyone is accustomed to paying copyright fees.

As long as the fee is reasonable, no one will refuse.

No artists would think that this is an insult to art.

Money is part of art itself.

Denzel sat down.

Wang Qian thought that after answering this question, everyone would calm down.

He can then explain in detail the song "Shen of Luo River" by the water and the violin piece "Butterfly Lovers" that was just played, and after that the class can end.

After all, this class is already quite long.

He started by playing the new piece of music and then explaining it, which was full of useful information.

but……

There are still a few people raising their hands! It's obvious.

This class.

It was impossible for him to give the lecture and finish it as he had planned.

Here are top artists from all over the world. Even if not all of them, at least half of them are here. Everyone has their own ideas and demands. Even some so-called art lovers in society come here with special purposes.

So, he wanted these people to listen to his lecture quietly.

It's almost impossible.

Even college students find it difficult to do this, let alone them.

Wang Qian calmly looked at those who were still raising their hands, among whom there were a few familiar faces.

There was Christine who surprised him, and there was also the one in the corner who was not very clear but seemed to be Green with big breasts.

Mars and Elton from Manhattan College, who interacted with Wang Qian at the beginning, also raised their hands.

There were some other people, seemingly sparsely represented, but actually spread throughout the venue, numbering dozens at least.

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Wang Qian was used to this, so he stopped his lecture plan and looked at the people who raised their hands. He passed by Christine and Green who looked eager, and then stopped at a middle-aged man at the back. He waved his hand casually and said, "Sir, please stand up and tell me what you think."

He didn't choose the person who raised his hand in the front row.

Because he knew that the closer a person was to the front row, the higher his status in the field of music and art, and the questions he asked him might be more profound and difficult to answer clearly.

Just like the question asked by the master violinist David just now, it was difficult for him to answer clearly, so he used a violin piece "Butterfly Lovers" to answer, which satisfied David.

He didn’t want to face the problems of top music artists like David again.

So, choose a music and art lover in the back row, that is, someone from other fields of society.

Perhaps the questions they raise will be easier to answer.

Everyone looked in the direction of Wang Qian's hand curiously.

The middle-aged man in a suit stood up and said to Wang Qian with a little respect: "Hello, Mr. Wang Qian, my name is Nick."

Wang Qian: "Hello, Nick, what do you want to tell me?"

The middle-aged man sitting next to Nick said, "Pipa, choose Pipa! It's a very unpopular Chinese instrument. Last time he played the Guzheng at the Magic City Conservatory of Music, his level was very high, not inferior to the piano, so we won't choose the Guzheng. It's impossible for him to be proficient in other unpopular Chinese instruments. If you ask him to play a piece of Chinese folk music, choose Pipa."

"He is Chinese. He should play a piece of music with Chinese instruments here. Otherwise, he is not worthy of being a Chinese musician. If you stimulate him like this, he will be very uncomfortable..."

Nick listened to the man next to him, then looked at Wang Qian and said softly, "Mr. Wang Qian, you are a musician from China. I really like the Liang Zhu violin piece you just played. The Chinese cultural elements in it fascinate me. I also like the Chinese guzheng piece "General" that you played at the Magic City Conservatory of Music. I downloaded it and listened to it many times. It's a pity that I don't know how to play this instrument."

"I wonder if you should use your Chinese national musical instruments to play a representative piece of music when you are standing on the stage of the Curtis Institute and facing the audience from all over the world?"

"Of course, I think all the musicians present have heard the song "General's Order". I think everyone would like to hear you play other songs, using different instruments, so that we can better appreciate the diverse and wonderful Chinese culture."

After Nick finished speaking with the microphone, he looked at Wang Qian calmly.

The middle-aged man sitting next to Nick gave him a thumbs up and said, "Nick, you are awesome. If you say that, he will definitely not be able to refuse. However, he can't use the guzheng to play the general's order, so let's see how he responds."

Almost everyone at the scene looked at Nick in surprise.

Because what Nick said was so impressive.

It was almost impossible for Wang Qian to refuse.

You start by saying that you are a musician from China...

Then you use Chinese national instruments to play a song that represents Chinese culture, isn't that too much? Don't agree? Then you will bring shame to China, and also bring shame to your Chinese identity! Agree?

The risk is extremely high!

Nick said directly, hoping to hear a song other than General's Order.

Many music artists had listened to the guzheng piece "Jiangjun Ling" played by Wang Qian when they were researching his identity information before coming here. They all affirmed the level and artistry of this piece of music, saying that it had definitely reached the level of a classic masterpiece. The strong Chinese elements in it made them very curious and fond of it.

This is definitely Wang Qian's representative work in Chinese folk music. It is also worthy of being performed here and can represent the characteristics of Chinese culture! However, if Wang Qian agrees, then he cannot play this piece of music.

Choose something else?

Then, here comes the trap!

Many other people at the scene didn’t think that much.

However, Nick and the middle-aged man beside him were looking forward to Wang Qian's answer.

No matter how Wang Qian answered.

They can all make it difficult for Wang Qian to end his situation!

Play the General's Order? Then you have run out of ideas.

Not playing the general's order?

Play other famous songs? Then you broke your promise and failed to show off.

Because, as Wang Qian just said, he doesn't play other people's music.

The piano piece "Pirate Rhapsody" played earlier was to prove talent and strength, which is understandable.

Now we are going to play songs that represent cultural characteristics. It is a formal performance. You are not going to find an excuse to play other people's songs, right? Then Nick and others will have room to maneuver.

If Wang Qian did not play the general's order, he would also abide by what he had said and not play other people's famous songs.

That's good! Here's another new Chinese-style song you composed yourself...

Moreover, it must be played with Chinese traditional musical instruments!

The difficulty of this...

Definitely very big.

Nick and the other person didn't believe that Wang Qian still had folk music in stock that could represent the cultural style and characteristics of the Chinese nation.

They know that traditional musical instruments are relatively niche in China, and the piano is still the mainstream instrument in China!

Wang Qian composed so many piano pieces, but only one folk music piece "General's Order", which shows that Wang Qian is probably not very focused on folk music.

So, Wang Qian seemed to have no choice but to refuse? Back to the beginning - if you refuse, then you are not worthy of being a Chinese musician!

A smile appeared on Nick's lips, and he stared at Wang Qian.

Many people at the scene looked at Nick and found that they didn't know him. Nick was not a celebrity in the field of music and art, he was just a social figure, so naturally no one knew him.

Then everyone looked at Wang Qian.

See how Wang Qian answers!

Many people didn’t know what Nick and the other man were planning, but they just felt that this was a bit embarrassing for Wang Qian.

Moreover, many people are also looking forward to Wang Qian's performance!

After all, the violin piece with obvious Chinese cultural style elements just now amazed everyone.

Everyone has developed an interest in and expectations for Chinese cultural elements.

If Wang Qian could use Chinese folk instruments to play a song in the style of Chinese culture, it would definitely be a different feeling! Wang Qian looked at Nick and regretted choosing this person.

He looked at Nick's eyes and knew that this guy was definitely well prepared. Although he spoke politely, his eyes were full of seriousness.

Many other people didn't notice the trap in Nick's words, and instinctively forgot Wang Qian's promise not to play other people's songs! After all, no top musician in the world has ever made such a promise.

So, naturally, everyone didn't pay too much attention and focused on the music itself.

However, it is impossible for Wang Qian himself to forget this flag of his.

If we don't play the General's Order, we have to play a new folk music piece! Wang Qian looked at Nick, his tone turned cold, and he asked calmly: "Oh? What do you want to hear?"

Nick's smile widened.

The middle-aged man next to him also kept saying, "Pipa or Erhu, whichever you like! They are both unpopular Chinese folk instruments. I don't believe he can play them at a high level."

Without any hesitation, Nick said to Wang Qian, "I know that Mr. Wang Qian's guzheng skills are very high. So, Mr. Wang Qian's pipa skills are also good, right? I think these two instruments are not much different. I hope to hear Mr. Wang Qian play a pipa piece. This instrument can also represent the elements of Chinese culture very well."

Many people at the scene began to discuss in low voices.

"Pipa, what kind of musical instrument is it?"

"It seems to be a Chinese folk instrument similar to a guitar. I've seen it, but never heard of it."

"I know that the Pipa is a very rare folk instrument in China. There are very few people who can play it. Only teachers in a few music schools know how to play it. There are very few students learning this instrument. I think Mr. Wang Qian may not be able to play it either."

"Or we can play the guzheng piece "General's Order". I've heard it once and it's very nice. It would be great if we could hear Mr. Wang Qian perform it live."

"The pipa looks like a guitar, but the playing technique is nothing like that of a guitar. It is very similar to a cello, but the pitch is much higher than that of a cello. It is very difficult to play, and there are very few famous Chinese pipa pieces."

"You may have forgotten that Mr. Wang Qian said that he would not play other people's music, but only his own music! How could he play if he didn't have his own pipa music?"

Many people heard this sentence, and the scene became quiet for a moment.

Only then did everyone remember Wang Qian’s flag!

He doesn't play other people's songs! He only plays his own songs!

Then, write a piece of music for the Pipa?

God have mercy on us.

Most of the European and American musicians and enthusiasts at the scene didn’t even know what a pipa looked like.

Moreover, the sounds of traditional Chinese musical instruments are different from the mainstream ones in Europe and America.

They also didn't believe that Wang Qian could write a good pipa piece, even though they had no idea what a pipa piece sounded like.

Many people looked at Nick again at this time, and suddenly felt that this Nick was very unusual and might have come specifically for Wang Qian.

but……

People made the request in public.

You either say no! Or you say yes!

Max, Dawson, Kalman, and Malone all looked at Wang Qian with a little concern.

Dawson really wanted to help Wang Qian and save the situation, but when he thought about being rejected by Wang Qian just now, he decided to just be a spectator and leave everything to Wang Qian. It didn't matter what the result was.

The Chinese delegation was also discussing this issue.

A student immediately said: "Isn't this deliberately embarrassing Professor Wang? Professor Wang can't play the pipa, right?"

He Chaohui said calmly, "He came here on purpose to cause trouble. Let's see what Professor Wang said. Who of you brought a pipa?"

The teachers and students of the Central Conservatory of Music, the Magic Conservatory of Music, and the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music looked at each other and shook their heads! They were here to attend classes and learn, so who would come from afar to bring an instrument? And basically, the teachers and students of the piano department and the orchestra department, which are Western musical instruments, did not come. Even if they brought instruments, they would bring violins, trumpets, flutes, etc., not the folk instrument pipa, which they don't know how to play at all! Peng Donghu frowned and said, "Forget it, Professor Wang refuses."

Yang Jiansen sighed: "If I refuse, they might attack Wang Qian afterwards. Wang Qian played the piano and violin, but refused to play Chinese traditional instruments. What will they say? They will definitely take advantage of the situation and say that Professor Wang is not worthy of being a Chinese musician..."

When several people heard this, they were all shocked and felt that such a thing would definitely happen.

They have witnessed in the past two years how low the bottom line of European and American media is, as well as their bizarre angles of finding fault, and they know that they will never let Wang Qian go.

Sisters Qin Xuehong and Qin Xuerong, as well as Liu Shengnan, Ru Ke, Chen Xiaowen, Xiao Dongmei, Yu Jingruo, Li Qingyao and others all had worried expressions on their faces.

Taylor and Sophie looked at each other and frowned slightly.

Everyone wanted to help Wang Qian, but they didn't know how to do it, and they all felt helpless about it.

Wang Qian faced Nick and said in public: "As a Chinese musician, I certainly hope to spread music that contains elements of our Chinese culture to the world. However, it seems that no one at the scene can give me a pipa."

Many people at the scene asked each other questions.

"Who has a lute?"

"This is a Chinese national musical instrument. Who would bring such an instrument here?"

"Maybe even the major colleges can't find one. This kind of instrument is a niche in China. No one here knows about it."

"No one has."

"Who is that?"

Everyone looked at a middle-aged man in the middle in surprise.

The middle-aged black man stood up with a box and said, "Mr. Wang Qian, you are very lucky. I just happened to bring a pipa. Of course, this is not mine. I brought it from China for a Chinese friend of mine because I just went to China for a trip last week. He lives in Philadelphia. I just arrived in Philadelphia and didn't want to miss this class, so I brought this instrument here and planned to give it to him after the class."

"I didn't expect that Mr. Wang Qian actually needed it. So I can give this instrument to Mr. Wang Qian first. I think my friend in front of the TV will agree."

Everyone looked at the black man carrying a large box.

Judging from his clothes and temperament, he should be a successful person with cultural background, and perhaps also a musical artist.

Nick looked at the black man's back with a smile on his lips, then looked at the middle-aged man next to him. Both of them had smiles of expectation and success in their eyes.

Nick looked at Wang Qian and said, "Mr. Wang Qian, can you play the pipa? If it's difficult, you can refuse. You have already performed very well."

Wang Qian looked at Nick and knew that the other party said this on purpose to appear kind, but he would definitely not let him go afterwards.

He looked at the black man carrying the box again, knowing that the two men must have discussed this in advance and made an offer that he could not refuse, so he said calmly, "I know a little about pipa, sir, thank you for your pipa, please help me get it up."

The black man came up with a box in his hand with a serious look on his face, and then handed the box to Wang Qian with both hands: "Mr. Wang Qian, I am looking forward to your performance."

Wang Qian looked at the other party and said calmly: "Thank you!"

He was not so serious. He just took the box and opened it in public.

Many people looked over curiously and looked carefully at the big screen at the back.

Because many of them were seeing this Chinese national musical instrument for the first time, and they all wanted to see more clearly what it looked like.

certainly……

Everyone was curious, could Wang Qian play this instrument? And...

Will you break the promise you made before and play someone else's music?

Many pairs of eyes were staring at Wang Qian.

Wang Qian gently took out the pipa, which looked brand new, and touched the pipa strings. He said softly, "Music is my hobby. In fact, I have studied various musical instruments. The pipa is one of the main components of our Chinese folk instruments, and of course I have studied it. Today is a rare opportunity, so I will show you how wonderful the Chinese folk music played by our Chinese folk instruments is!"

"Are your ears ready, ladies and gentlemen?"

Wang Qian’s words.

The whole place fell silent again.

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