He Chaohui hung up the phone, with a hint of surprise still on her face.
Several principals around and several masters of the Central Conservatory of Music hurriedly looked at He Chaohui.
"Director He, what did Professor Wang say?"
The principal couldn't wait to ask, "Will our classes at the Central Conservatory of Music still start as scheduled?"
Several school leaders are quite concerned about this issue. Wang Qian has gone to the Juilliard School to give a lecture. If he doesn't come to the Central Conservatory of Music at that time, or if the time is greatly delayed, it will be a big blow to the Central Conservatory of Music.
After all, the news that Wang Qian was going to give lectures at the Central Conservatory of Music had been circulating for a month, and the Central Conservatory of Music had been preparing for it, and had specially mobilized most of the music masters in China and outstanding students from several top domestic music schools to participate.
Many of the world's top music schools and music masters have sent applications to CAF Music for attending classes. CAF Music has also set up a temporary working group to coordinate the lectures and the selection of attendees for this class.
The reputation of the Central Conservatory of Music has surpassed its previous peak both at home and abroad, reaching an unprecedented level. Everyone in the world knows that there is a famous classical school in China, the Central Conservatory of Music.
It is foreseeable that the position of CACON in the ranking of world’s famous classical music schools will rise slightly next year.
By then, several main leaders of the school, as well as He Chaohui, the most important participant and matchmaker, will receive great rewards, which will be related to their future career prospects.
Everything is ready, just waiting for Wang Qian to return home.
But now, Wang Qian suddenly went to the Juilliard School to give lectures.
Several leaders were worried that Wang Qian’s visit would affect the CAFM’s lecture schedule, which would have an impact on their future prospects.
That's why they asked He Chaohui to call Wang Qian quickly.
but…
He Chaohui didn't ask Wang Qian about this at all, she just confirmed that she would go to Juilliard to listen to Wang Qian's lecture, and then hung up.
In response to the leader's question, He Chaohui replied, "Professor Wang didn't mention any postponement, so it will definitely be held as scheduled. He said that he only accepted the invitation from Juilliard and rejected the invitations from several other top schools in New York. So, I will be back soon, it will only be delayed for a day or two."
"It will not affect our lecture schedule at the Central Conservatory of Music."
Several school leaders breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
A vice president said: "Professor Wang really brought honor to us Chinese musicians. He has attracted so many world-class universities to invite him. By the way, why did he suddenly accept Juilliard's invitation? Did you ask him?"
Several principals and music masters of the Central Conservatory of Music once again looked at He Chaohui at the same time.
This is also the doubt of all of them.
According to what they knew, several top universities in North America had never stopped inviting Wang Qian.
But Wang Qian had refused for so long, why did he suddenly agree now
He Chaohui smiled and said seriously, "Professor Wang accepted the invitation to give lectures at Juilliard School, and also agreed to teach at Juilliard School. Because Juilliard School promised to offer Chinese folk music courses within six months to a year. If the future development meets expectations, a special Chinese folk music department may be opened."
"Tell me, who can refuse such an offer?"
Several principals of the Central Conservatory of Music and the country's top music masters all widened their eyes in shock after hearing He Chaohui's words.
One of the folk music masters said in shock: "Director He, are you telling the truth?"
Another folk music master immediately asked, "Julia really offers Chinese folk music classes? And in such a short time?"
The principal couldn't wait to ask, "Julia actually agreed to such a condition? Then, is it possible for us to cooperate with Julia? If they want to open folk music classes, they must hire a music teacher, right? Ordinary folk music teachers can't meet their requirements, right? We at the Central Conservatory of Music have the country's top folk music masters and teachers!"
"We can send the best masters and teachers to teach folk music. If Juilliard opens a Chinese folk music department in the future, then our Central Conservatory of Music will have a leading position..."
The principal looked higher and farther, and immediately thought of what Yangyin could gain from it.
If all the teachers of folk music classes at Juilliard School are sent by CAFA, then the strength and status of CAFA will be greatly enhanced. In the future, if it can help Juilliard School build a folk music department and make Chinese folk music recognized in North America, then CAFA's international status will definitely be greatly enhanced.
because!
Once Chinese folk music becomes one of the mainstreams of world classical music, the Central Conservatory of Music, which has the deepest foundation in Chinese folk music and is the most authoritative school, will immediately become a world-class classical music school.
Why is it so difficult for famous Chinese music schools to improve their rankings internationally
There are two core reasons.
First, mainstream recognition.
The second is the cultural gap!
Mainstream recognition refers to music that is recognized by the mainstream world. There is only one such system now, and that is the European and American music system that has dominated the world for hundreds of years. Therefore, many authoritative rankings in the world are naturally customized based on the European and American music system.
So, how long has the Chinese music school been established? How long has it been exposed to the European and American music system? How many talents can learn the European and American music system
As for many of the top music schools in Europe and the United States, the youngest of them has a history of nearly a hundred years, and the oldest even has a history of several hundred years. They have produced many music masters who have left their names in history, and even master-level musicians who have promoted the development of classical music, attracting top music talents from all over the world.
How can Chinese music schools compare with such a huge gap in foundation
Therefore, it is inevitable that Chinese music schools have a low ranking internationally, and it will be difficult to improve in the future.
The reason for the cultural gap is that the European and American music system is, after all, the core of the local culture of Europe and the United States, and artistic culture is the core manifestation of its culture. Therefore, it is more difficult for outsiders to appreciate and understand it. Even if they go to study it, it is difficult to comprehend it deeply, and it is even more difficult to become a master.
Just as many people in China cannot appreciate the beauty of top foreign oil paintings, it is also difficult for people abroad to appreciate the beauty of top domestic landscape paintings.
The same is true in the art of music.
The beauty of art is the core of cultural heritage and also the deepest cultural barrier.
These two points lead to the fact that it is more than ten times more difficult for Chinese music schools to develop within the framework of the European and American music system than for European and American music schools.
Now, what Wang Qian is doing is changing the first point.
Bring Chinese folk music to the world, gain worldwide recognition, and become one of the mainstreams recognized by everyone.
It is impossible to squeeze out the European and American music system and become the only mainstream. It would be a success if it can initially become one of the mainstreams recognized by everyone. If it can develop step by step in the future and become a mainstream alongside the European and American music system, it would be a greater success.
When Chinese folk music becomes one of the mainstream music systems recognized by world music.
So…
The Central Conservatory of Music, which has a profound foundation in Chinese folk music, and other music schools will greatly enhance their international status.
Therefore, Wang Qian has truly raised the overall music standards of China to a world-class level through his own efforts.
Although, it has only just begun to enter the world's vision.
However, this is also an absolutely groundbreaking and great achievement in the field of Chinese folk music.
As long as he can achieve initial success, then even if Wang Qian is still alive and still very young, his status in the Chinese music world will be like that of an emperor, and his historical position will always be the number one person that no one can shake.
Because this contribution is so great that it is beyond description.
The people present were all top figures in the Chinese music field, so they quickly understood the meaning behind the principal's words.
Whether CACON can significantly enhance its international status in the future depends on this opportunity.
So, the principal immediately said in a resounding voice: "Chaohui, you should lead the team to New York to attend the class this time. At the same time, discuss the possibility of cooperation in detail with the Juilliard School."
The principal changed his tone and whispered, "And don't forget, there's also Curtis College! Curtis College has previously expressed its interest in Chinese folk music and may offer folk music classes, but has never taken action. They were the first top-tier university to communicate with us, and they were also the first top-tier university to cooperate with Professor Wang."
"So, now that Juilliard has started offering folk music classes, Curtis will definitely not fall behind, and then their relationship with Professor Wang will become cold."
"You can go to New York and talk to the people at the Curtis Institute about the possibility of cooperation. We can help them open Chinese folk music classes before the Juilliard School..."
After hearing the principal's words, the other vice principals and the folk music master all laughed.
"Yes, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Only with competition can we make progress. Let Curtis and Julia compete."
"Now Professor Wang is the popular figure that they all want to fight for. Professor Wang can definitely make them all pay something."
"These North American music schools are working hard to scramble for Professor Wang because North America has a short history. Although it has the most top music schools, it has never produced a master musician. Therefore, although they are ranked high internationally, their historical heritage is not as good as some of the lesser-ranked classical schools in Europe."
"Indeed, North America doesn't even have a top classical music award. If Professor Wang becomes a great musician in the future, it will add a huge historical heritage to them. This is the biggest attraction for them..."
Several principals and music masters saw it very clearly.
The fundamental reason why the world's top universities in Europe and the United States are now competing more vigorously for Wang Qian is that they want to carve their own names on Wang Qian's path to becoming a musical master. If Wang Qian succeeds in becoming a musical master in the future, it will bring them huge historical heritage.
The famous classical music schools in Europe have a longer history and their ancestors were more wealthy. Several of the top music masters in history came from several European institutions, and after becoming famous, they traveled to almost all the famous music schools in Europe.
Therefore, the top music schools in Europe are not so urgent for Wang Qian, as their schools have the names of music masters in their history.
In recent years, the top universities in North America have almost monopolized the top three rankings in the world, but they are still regarded as nouveau riche with no foundation by the top universities in Europe.
This is a fatal blow to music and art schools.
The essence of art is its heritage and its historical value.
Therefore, the top music schools in North America will pay a greater price to win over Wang Qian.
This will be an opportunity for Chinese music to go global and become one of the mainstream music recognized by the world.
He Chaohui was also full of energy and immediately said: "Then let's get ready to set off now..."
Several music masters looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
The reason they came here was that they wanted to go to New York with the Central Conservatory of Music to listen to Wang Qian's class.
…
Los Angeles.
I am also very restless at this moment.
Flights to New York suddenly became insufficient, and almost all flights to New York were sold out today.
Most of the people who bought tickets were well-known figures.
The music artists, celebrities, wealthy people, big stars, top producers and singers gathered in Los Angeles, all quickly booked flights to New York, not wanting to miss Wang Qian's lecture at the Juilliard School.
Only a few of them really want to attend the class, most of them just go there to take advantage of the popularity, and they are elegant people at that.
How great is it to go to the world's top music school and listen to the lectures of the music masters who are believed to be the pioneers on the path to becoming great masters
All those who attend the lectures will be imbued with an aura of elegance, making it easier for them to integrate into the upper class society of Europe and the United States.
If you can't talk about profound music, art, calligraphy and painting, you'd be embarrassed to appear at top gatherings in Europe and America, because when others are chatting, you can only stand there awkwardly, looking out of place.
The existence of the only person in a hundred years who has the potential to successfully prove himself as a musical master cannot be ignored by all the upper-class people who claim to be aristocrats, wealthy and famous people.
so…
Wang Qian’s class at Juilliard suddenly became extremely popular.
The good thing is.
The tickets for Wang Qian and his group had been booked early on by the Juilliard School, and their accommodation had also been arranged, waiting for Wang Qian to arrive.
However, Wang Qian had just finished dinner with Qin Xuerong, Qin Xuehong, Jiang Yu, Murong Yue, Juliet, Zhao Wei, and He Fulin when he received a call from Max from the Juilliard School.
"Hello, Mr. Max!"
Wang Qian left the dining table with the phone, walked to the window, and talked while looking at the crowd gathered outside the window.
More people gathered at the hotel entrance.
Many people also held up banners.
“Don’t leave!”
"Rock God, stay."
"We love you, and the City of Angels needs you."
"Sing it again..."
These simple slogans and banners are clearly visible.
The departure itinerary was confirmed by Wang Qian.
There are more and more large slogan banners below.
Many fans in Los Angeles, as well as super rock fans, are reluctant to see Wang Qian leave and hope that he can stay and perform more shows.
In fact, many radical people hope that Wang Qian can stay forever and live in Los Angeles.
In response, Wang Qian chose to ignore and remain silent.
Keeping silent is the best response.
In this situation, anything you say is wrong.
There is also a group of media with different intentions waiting for an opportunity.
Max's voice came: "Professor Wang Qian, we have received a lot of applications from top celebrities and wealthy people from all over the world to attend our lectures. If we accept their applications, then the lecture venue we arranged for you may not be able to accommodate so many people. So, we need to make a choice."
“Is this class oriented towards the field of music and art, or towards the social field?”
Wang Qian frowned slightly, knowing what Max meant.
If this class is aimed at the field of music and art, then applications from celebrities and wealthy people will be largely eliminated, and only a very small number will be accepted. The vast majority of people present will be masters or talented young people in the field of music and art.
If they are targeting the social field, they will accept celebrities and wealthy people on a large scale, and top masters in the field of music on a small scale.
This class was Wang Qian's, so Max came to ask Wang Qian's opinion.
Wang Qian thought about it for a while, then said seriously: "Of course it is in the field of music and art. This is not a concert, this is music and art. Mr. Max, music and art itself requires a very high threshold. It is not something that you can understand just by having money."
Max immediately said, "Okay, I understand what to do. We have reserved twenty seats for you in the middle area. If it's not enough or you need a front row seat, you can contact me at any time and I will adjust the arrangements for you."
Wang Qian nodded: "Okay, twenty seats are enough."
He did not ask for seats for people from several music conservatories in China. They can apply for seats through normal channels, and the Juilliard School will definitely give them face.
Wang Qian will reserve these twenty seats for Qin Xuerong, Jiang Yu, Sophie, Miyuki Nakamori, Maou Chiba and others!
perhaps…
Liu Shengnan, Chen Xiaowen, Ru Ke, Cui Wenfeng, and Wang Jingyu also need it.
Wang Qian knew that they were still in Los Angeles, so they would not miss his lectures at Juilliard.
Put down the phone.
Wang Qian said to Qin Xuerong and Qin Xuehong, "Okay, everyone, pack up now, we are going to New York. The lecture will end tomorrow, and we will return to Shanghai directly from New York the day after tomorrow. This is the arrangement. If you have other requests or want to leave midway, please tell Xuerong so that she can prepare in advance."
Everyone said at the same time: "No more!"
Everyone wanted to go home early, so no one thought about staying in North America for long.
Juliet, the only one whose home is not in China, will not leave Wang Qian.
So, everyone took action immediately and went back to their rooms to start packing.
Pack your things.
Wang Qian stood at the door of the hotel room with a complicated expression, looking around strangely.
I looked at Sophie's room and then at Miyuki Nakamori's room. Both rooms were very quiet and the doors were closed.
Wang Qian looked towards the corridor again, his mind filled with memories.
This hotel…
It may become one of the most memorable places in his life.
"Let's go, we're done."
Qin Xuerong and Qin Xuehong, both carrying suitcases, spoke to Wang Qian.
Wang Qian took a deep breath and nodded: "Okay, let's go!"
With that, the three of them walked towards the elevator together.
A figure quietly appeared at the door of a room.
That's Sophie.
Sophie just stood quietly at the door of the room, watching Wang Qian and the other two walk into the elevator, her eyes full of reluctance and anticipation for the future.
Wang Qian walked into the elevator, turned around and saw Sophie standing there. He smiled and waved as if he was saying goodbye to old friends.
Qin Xuerong and Qin Xuehong also smiled and waved goodbye to Sophie.
Walk out of the elevator and come to the hotel lobby.
Jiang Yu, Murong Yue, Juliet, Zhao Wei, He Fulin and others have already packed up and are waiting here.
Bella came forward to help Wang Qian carry his luggage like a real waiter, and said softly: "Ladies and gentlemen, the car to the airport has been arranged. It's at the door. I wish you a safe journey and a safe arrival..."
Wang Qian looked at Bella and saw that Bella didn't dare to look at him. He knew that Bella might not be in a good mood, so he said softly: "Thank you for your care and help during this time."
Qin Xuerong also said: "Thank you, Bella, the breakfast in your hotel is delicious."
Bella smiled and said, "You're welcome. This is what we should do."
Qin Xuehong said nothing and acted as a transparent person.
A group of people walked out of the hotel.
What came from outside was shouting.
And the dense and clearly audible shutter sounds.
Many cameras and video cameras started working.
More fans who were waiting for Wang Qian expressed their voices excitedly.