Let's not talk about whether "Legend of Sword" can win the award after getting Edward's support, but how did he get Edward's support? Just rely on Richardson's recommendation?
Not realistic.
Really unrealistic.
Edward may have some friendship with Richardson, and he would sell the ice and snow company's operations director face to face, but he would never take it to heart afterwards. For a piano musician like Edward, if you want to impress him, you have to rely on music and real ability. Otherwise, it will be useless for anyone to recommend you.
So after thinking about it, Wang Xuan shook his head: "No need."
"Okay. Then let me introduce you to the relatively young gentleman on the left of Randall, do you know him in a tuxedo?" Richardson asked. .
Wang Xuan and Li Tao shook their heads at the same time.
Taro Yamamoto, who was next to him, had deep disdain in his eyes and couldn't help but sarcastically said: "Where did this country bumpkin come from? I don't even know Mr. Bollig. What kind of concert are you here to attend?"
"Who do you call a country bumpkin? Is Bollig famous? If you don't know him, is he a country bumpkin?" Li Tao asked.
"Mr. Li, Mr. Bollig is indeed quite famous. He is a world-famous piano genius. He was born in a musical family. His father is a world-famous violinist and his mother is a singer. He has been bathed in the music atmosphere since he was a child. So his musical literacy is very high.
At the age of 10, Bollig was accepted as a student at the French Conservatory of Music and quickly distinguished himself with his musical talent and hard work. At the age of 15, Bollig received the Rouvier Prize for Classical Music. Now 35, Bollig is already a world-famous pianist, and everyone believes that over time, Mr. Bollig will definitely have a place among the top ten pianists in the world. "Richardson said from the sidelines.
"Did you hear that? Country bumpkin!" Taro Yamamoto said proudly.
Just when Li Tao was about to fight back, Richardson said again: "Mr. Yamamoto, I don't agree with what you said. Although Mr. Bollig is famous, it is normal not to know him. Just like Mr. Wang Xuan in front of me, the same A famous musician, do you know him?”
"He is a famous musician? How is that possible!" Taro Yamamoto questioned.
"Look, Mr. Wang Xuan is indeed a world-famous musician, but you don't know him. Does that mean you are also a country bumpkin?" Richardson said.
"The question is, who is a world-famous musician? Do you think he is? Does he have any works outside the music industry? If so, how could I not recognize him?" Taro Yamamoto said.
"Among the 8 works nominated for the Pure Music Award at the Global Music Awards, "Legend of Sword" was written by Mr. Wang Xuan. Does it count as Mr. Wang Xuan's debut work? If not, then the theme song of "World of Warcraft" " Does “The Dawn” count?”
"..." Yamamoto Taro was speechless, knowing that he had hit a brick wall. "Legend of Sword" was shortlisted for the Global Music Award like his "Sakura Sky", so it is naturally considered an out-of-the-box work, otherwise he would be denying himself.
But this is second. Taro Yamamoto may not know Wang Xuan, but he must know "The Dawn". As the theme song of "World of Warcraft", this song is not only popular among players, but also very famous in the international music industry.
Many people think that if "The Dawn" wins the Global Music Award, it will have a high probability of winning it.
"Look, you still call others country bumpkins, but you are the country bumpkin, right?" Li Tao retorted, feeling quite proud.
"What are you so proud of? It's impossible for "Fairy Sword" to win the award," said Taro Yamamoto.
"Say it as if you can win a prize." Li Tao retorted.
"At least the chances are higher than in "Fairy Sword"."
Li Tao was stunned when he heard this. He just said a casual comment, but he didn't expect that the other party responded that the chance of winning the award was greater than "Fairy Sword". Does this mean that the other party also has a work shortlisted for the Global Music Award? Li Tao looked at Richardson.
"Mr. Yamamoto is a famous musician from the island country. He was also shortlisted for the Global Music Award this time. He is a direct competitor with Mr. Wang Xuan. The song "Sakura Blossoms in the Sky" was composed by Mr. Yamamoto."
Yamamoto Taro felt a little proud when he heard this, snorted and put on a arrogant look.
Wang Xuan shook his head and signaled Li Tao to ignore Taro Yamamoto.
Richardson continued to introduce to Wang Xuan: "The person talking to Mr. Randall now is Mr. Hamel. Like Bollig, Hamel was born in a musical family. He should not be considered a genius. But his diligence and solid foundation are amazing.
Relying on diligence and solid skills, Mr. Hamel won the first prize in the Warsaw Piano Competition at the age of 17. At the age of 20, Hamel won the gold medal at the Prokfiev Piano Competition. At the age of 25, he won the gold medal at the Prokofiev Piano Competition. First place in the International Piano Competition.
Mr. Hamel has a top-notch sense of music, and his free play of melodies and elastic speed control of phrases are unmatched by any pianist of his generation. He is known as a "steady and wild genius".
Although Hamel today is not among the top ten pianists in the world, he has a high status in the piano world. By the way, Mr. Hamel is also a member of the jury for this pure music performance award. "
After Richardson's introduction one by one, as the lights dimmed for a while, the concert finally kicked off...
After the concert started, the scene was quiet, and Richardson stopped introducing, but quietly listened to the music.
The curling notes of piano music surround the entire music hall.
Li Tao doesn't know much about piano, he doesn't study piano music deeply, and he doesn't understand the meaning of piano music. He only knows that the music is nice, comfortable, and brisk.
Of course, if Li Tao were to describe it, he could only use the word "nice" to describe it.
Other than that, Li Tao really can't describe it.
Among the fans at the scene, Li Tao felt that he was just pretending. If it were a popular song, Li Tao might be able to tell a thing or two, but as for piano music, which was pure music, he really had no ability to appreciate it.
After the first pianist finished playing, the audience applauded wildly, showing great excitement and enthusiasm. Li Tao also applauded. Glancing at Wang Xuan from the corner of his eye, he found that Wang Xuan seemed a little absent-minded. Li Tao was curious and asked Wang Xuan: "Brother Xuan, how do you like this piano music?"
"General." Wang Xuan said. The piano piece just now was actually quite good, but Wang Xuan, whose ears had been trained by countless classic piano pieces, really couldn't arouse his interest.
"Average? This is Brandt's famous song "The Wind", and you actually said it was average. Does that mean your piano skills are very high? Do you want to go up and perform?" Taro Yamamoto said disdainfully after hearing this.
Wang Xuan shook his head and was too lazy to pay attention to Taro Yamamoto.
But Wang Xuan could bear it, but Li Tao didn't want to. He said, "Have you never eaten pork and never seen a pig running? If you say you're going to perform, you're going to perform. Who do you think you are?"
"If you don't dare, don't dare. Why are you talking so much nonsense?" Taro Yamamoto sneered.
"You dare to say the same thing. If you have the ability, go up." Li Tao said again.
"..." Taro Yamamoto stopped talking. In fact, he knows piano, but he can only be considered proficient, not top-notch. It would be fine in other places. But in this kind of pure music concert, he seems to be a master of every skill. .
The second musician came on stage to play a symphony.
If Li Tao doesn't have the ability to appreciate piano music, he can still listen to it, but Li Tao can't hear anything at all about symphony music.
It's like playing the piano to a cow.
Li Tao glanced at Taro Yamamoto subconsciously, but saw Taro Yamamoto with his eyes closed, looking like he was enjoying the symphony. Other spectators also closed their eyes and listened to the music quietly.
Is this the high-level enjoyment of the upper class?
Ordinarily, with Li Tao's financial resources, he should be considered an upper-class person, but in this concert, Li Tao felt like a loser.
But when he looked at Wang Xuan, he suddenly felt happy.
Because if he is the first audience member with their eyes open at the scene, then Wang Xuan is the second one. The latter was listless, not like listening to music at all.
"Brother Xuan, don't you understand?" Li Tao asked in a low voice, curious.
Wang Xuan shook his head.
At this moment, Yamamoto Taro's voice came again: "You don't want to say that this symphony is just average, do you?"
"It's really average." Wang Xuan said.
"Tsk, tsk, if you don't understand, it's just normal. I understand." Yamamoto Taro said in surprise, his tone full of ridicule.
Wang Xuan shook his head and said nothing.
Wang Xuan is accustomed to listening to world-class symphonies such as "Symphony of Destiny", "Blue Danube"... and so on. The "Storm" in front of him really cannot move him or make his heart fluctuate.
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