"Yanyu, you must think this through carefully. Attaining the highest honor in cello is not an easy task."
Mr. Wan continued to speak to Gan Yanyu, "For you, there might be better paths available; there’s no need to exhaust your energy on these music competitions."
"Mr. Wan, this is my choice, whether for myself or for grandpa."
Only this topic.
Gan Yanyu always insisted on this viewpoint calmly and seriously.
As a musician, there are many ways to beco famous, maybe, you don’t necessarily need any music competition to prove yourself.
But, to reach the summit, to get recognition for oneself, one’s country, and one’s beloved music from everyone.
Only through competitions.
"..."
Hearing this, Mr. Wan sighed helplessly.
Looking at the reflection in the water glass, it was hard to say whether he felt relief or sorrow.
He thought to himself: Old Hua, your granddaughter, is really just like you...
Since the conversation had reached this point, Mr. Wan didn’t keep them in suspense any longer.
"Today, I called you here not only to fulfill Yanyu’s request for a piano but also for another purpose—"
Mr. Wan finished speaking and waved towards a young man who was making tea on the side.
The young man walked to Mr. Wan’s side and made his appearance in front of Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu.
"Let introduce, this is my student, a lecturer in the Orchestral Departnt at Xingye Music Academy, Gao Zhenyang."
"Hello."
Gao Zhenyang crossed his hands in front and smiled at them.
"Hello." Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu also nodded in greeting.
Lin Tian had always thought that this young man, who was either opening doors or serving tea, was a servant in the old man’s house...
Xingye Music Academy, a big deal indeed.
It is a local university in Qingzhou and is currently ranked among the top five music academies in the nation.
There is a saying:
The teachers who teach you in university might be the highest social status individuals you will encounter in your lifeti.
Similarly, those who serve as teachers at Xingye Music Academy are renowned figures in the music world.
This young man, appearing to be only in his twenties, although only a lecturer, holds a not-to-be-underestimated position.
"If you two have decided to aim for the Ker Cup, recklessly charging forward on your own won’t do. Without a talent agency, you must at least find soone to plan things out for you!"
"Gao just graduated recently and had worked as a music agent for a while; he’s not only employed by the academy but is also a director of the Qingzhou City Music Association."
"I’m about to retire soon and plan to move to Europe, so I can’t help you two directly, but if you have any issues, you can consult Gao..."
Lin Tian understood Mr. Wan’s good intentions.
This was an introduction of a consultant to the two of them who lacked an agent.
Notably, although various music competitions allow individual musicians to participate, for complex and intricate competitions, without soone guiding them, as high school students, it’s very easy for them to make missteps.
However, such people, do you really not have to pay...
"Mr. Wan has been kind to , and Elder Gan is a cellist I’ve always deeply admired."
Gao Zhenyang said earnestly,
"Especially being able to help an outstanding composer like Teacher Lin Tian, and an excellent cellist like Teacher Gan Yanyu, I feel honored..."
Aweso.
Cultured people indeed know how to flatter elegantly.
Lin Tian had never been called "teacher" in his life before.
Lin Tian only knew, in the neighboring 2D circle, it seems any Tom, Dick, or Harry could be called "teacher," but this was his first ti being addressed as such.
Gotta say, it felt pretty good.
"So... Teacher Gao."
Gan Yanyu asked eagerly, "Right now, what are we lacking in our performances?"
"There are no deficiencies."
Gao Zhenyang adjusted his glasses, "In my view, you are unmatched among competitors of your age; even participating in so city-level competitions would be slicing through them like cutting up lons..."
"Smack!"
Mr. Wan knocked on Gao Zhenyang’s head with his big pipe.
"Kid, be serious!!"
"Cough cough..."
Gao Zhenyang dared not complain and quickly readjusted his attitude, saying solemnly,
"Mr. Gan, I’ve seen your performance video on Douyin. It’s outstanding. As long as you keep it up, you’ll be fully supported to participate in the Yingqin Cup."
"Teacher Lin Tian not only possesses strong composing skills, his piano playing is also unmatched among his peers."
"In my view, the only thing you’re lacking now is experience."
Gao Zhenyang looked at Gan Yanyu and asked earnestly,
"Mr. Gan, it’s been over a year since you last perford in China, hasn’t it?"
"Um." Gan Yanyu nodded.
Then she took a sip of water to hide her nervousness inside.
"In two weeks, there’s a concert at Qingtian Music Hall."
"This is a concert, no competition, no ranking, but there will be several professional music dia like ’NQ’ attending. You know what ’NQ’ is, right?"
"Um." Gan Yanyu nodded again.
"What’s ’NQ’?"
Lin Tian, standing beside her, didn’t understand.
"NobleQuest, abbreviated as ’NQ’, a well-known music dia," Gan Yanyu said softly, "Noble ans noble, elegant; Quest stands for exploration, pursuit. They claim to focus on high-quality music and art and have their own magazine."
"Every ti there is a major concert in Qingzhou City, they are present. They score and review the performances, and these scores are published in their magazine and on their website. Other local music dia usually repost it, which has a great impact."
"I see."
So, it seems like a relaxed concert, where perforrs don’t compete against each other.
However, due the presence of these dia, it is closely related to the reputation of the musicians.
If Gan Yanyu attends this concert and makes a good na for herself.
It would also be very beneficial for their Douyin account’s growth.
Only, those who can participate in the concert must be well-reputed musicians selected through various layers...
"I personally am on the committee for this concert."
Gao Zhenyang said,
"I have a spot in my hands. You won’t need to go through preliminaries, Mr. Gan; I will directly put your na down."
"OK."
Lin Tian understood.
So this is what being a consultant is about; really useful indeed!
No wonder he holds a title in the Music Association, this is definitely a shortcut to progress.
"But..."
Gan Yanyu, however, looked hesitant.
Although in the UK, she also participated in so small competitions and concerts, but that was abroad, where nobody knew her.
The dostic stage, especially one like Qingtian Music Hall, she hadn’t stepped foot on in over a year.
She didn’t know if she could still perform at her previous level.
If she ssed up, she would lose not just her own face, but also her grandpa’s...
At that mont, a hand rested on the young girl’s shoulder.
Gan Yanyu looked up, and the young man gave her a thumbs up:
"I’ll go on stage with you!"
"Oh right." Gao Zhenyang added, "For this concert, perforrs are allowed to choose their own accompanists, you can choose to have Teacher Lin Tian accompany you."
Instantly, Gan Yanyu’s pupils trembled slightly.
"Okay."
The girl hesitated no more.
"Um, also..." as if rembering sothing else, Gao Zhenyang touched his nose and tentatively asked,
"Have you two played together before?"
"No." Both replied in unison.
"This needs practice!"
Gao Zhenyang’s expression beca anxious, "Harmonizing isn’t sothing that can be achieved in a day or two, you need to rush."
"The concert is in just two weeks!"
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