There was also a hint of nervousness and restraint on Ononga's dark and rough face.
For the first time, he became the focus of attention at a gathering of music artists from all over the world.
This puts him under tremendous pressure!
After all, he has always considered himself a musical artist.
Holding the microphone handed over by the program team, Ononga looked at Wang Qian, forced himself to calm down, and said loudly: "Professor, can I really choose any instrument?"
Almost everyone in the audience, as well as more than two billion viewers around the world, focused their attention on Ononga.
Because, when Ononga asked this, it was obvious that he had some different ideas in mind.
Some people were staring at Wang Qian, wondering if he would give in and impose some restrictions!
after all!
If there really is no limit to the choice, it would be too difficult.
If you choose an ancient Indian musical instrument, there might be no one else who can play it except Ononga.
Not to mention, Wang Qian has promised that no matter what instrument he plays, he will stick to his previous principles and only play his own works, which makes it even more impossible.
Wang Qian looked at Ononga and said easily, "Of course, you can name any instrument you want."
Ononga asked straightforwardly: "Well, what if you can't?"
There was some laughter and discussion at the scene.
Many of them are gloating over the misfortune of others. Let's see how Wang Qian will end up facing this upright Indian musician!
Wang Qian also said directly: "If I can't, then I will take back what I just said..."
The smiles on many people's faces became even brighter.
"Haha, I'm really looking forward to how Wang Qian will take back what he said."
"Anyone who brags will eventually be exposed."
"If not, then go back to China now. Boastful people are not welcome here."
"I hope he will..."
…
Wang Qian didn't pay attention to the discussions around him and said again: "You don't need to worry about anything. Just say the name of the instrument in your mind. Don't worry about me."
Many people at the scene still admired Wang Qian's calmness and courage. Even at this moment, he was still so calm, as if everything was still under control.
Ononga was also infected by Wang Qian's calmness, and immediately said quickly: "Okay. Professor, your piano playing impressed and shocked me. You are a true music artist! I was born in an Indian tribe, and I have been exposed to ancient musical instruments of our tribe since I was a child. So, I will choose an instrument of our tribe."
Ononga stared at Wang Qian cautiously.
He really admired Wang Qian in his heart, so he didn't want to embarrass Wang Qian in front of the whole world.
But…
Obviously he was too straightforward.
If you don't want to embarrass Wang Qian, then stop talking so much nonsense.
Having said that, there is no turning back.
Otherwise, Wang Qian would be even more embarrassed.
Many people at the scene who were well versed in the ways of the world looked at Ononga and shook their heads, thinking that the tribal chief was doing more harm than good.
Wang Qian also smiled slightly and said calmly: "Then you choose one!"
There was a hint of doubt in Ononga's eyes. He didn't understand why Wang Qian was so calm even though he had already told him that he would choose a tribal musical instrument
He was sure of it.
The several tribal musical instruments he came into contact with were only circulated within those South American tribes and had never been seen or appeared anywhere else in the outside world.
So, why is Wang Qian so calm
Or are you ready to admit defeat
Ononga hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then I will choose the panpipe that I am most familiar with... This is the instrument I have played for thirty years! It is also a unique instrument of several Indian tribes in South America..."
Pan flute
There were very few people at the scene who had heard the Ononga tribal band concert and they nodded slightly, with some impression of the ancient and desolate sound of the instruments.
But they certainly hadn't heard it anywhere else.
The vast majority of other people have never heard of it.
After all, only a few people like Ononga can do it. Even though he has performed in many places around the world, the number of people who watch him is still extremely small, and even fewer people around the world have heard it.
Even many viewers in front of the TV were confused about the name of this instrument and didn't know what it was.
When everyone at the scene heard Ononga say the name of the instrument, they immediately started discussing it more lively.
"What is a pan flute?"
"It's a unique instrument of the Ononga tribe. I've only seen him play it. There are no more than five people in the world who can play it. The rest are in several tribes in South America."
"Will Wang Qian be able to do it?"
"How is it possible!"
"Hahaha, I think I know how Wang Qian feels right now."
"Didn't we agree that once you understand the main body of music, you can learn the rest of the instruments at will? Maybe he can learn it on the spot?"
“Hahahaha, if you learn it on the spot, do you still need to compose a song on the spot? Even if God comes, he will back down.”
"If he apologizes to us on the spot, I will choose to forgive him."
"I will not forgive him, let him go."
…
Many people who still have grudges against Wang Qian are now extremely excited and gloating.
Those who pay more attention to Wang Qian are very worried.
Dawson, Taylor, the Chinese delegation, and everyone who knew Wang Qian were all filled with worry and anxiety.
Even Red and Aisha were worried.
Aisha sighed and said, "Uncle, the value of his work may be discounted now."
Red nodded. "Yes, ending up in disgrace in front of the whole world will definitely be a stain on him for life, and will be used by many people in Europe to publicize it forever. Even if his achievements remain high in the end, his artistic career will become less perfect, and the value of his works will naturally be discounted."
"Oh! What a pity..."
Red finally shook his head with regret.
He was worried that Wang Qian's works might not be able to become national treasures recognized by the world in the future.
but.
Elsa said softly: "But it still has some collection value, even if the result today is not so perfect. His attainments in piano are among the best in history. He only needs time to accumulate his foundation and become a great musician!"
Reid also expressed his approval.
A master musician in an era of declining classical music, he is more representative and unique, and his works naturally have considerable collection value.
However, this is still somewhat different from Reid's previous expectations.
The two looked at Wang Qian on the podium, and saw that Wang Qian still looked calm, and they couldn't help but admire him.
They have seen many artists, but they have never seen anyone as calm and composed as Wang Qian, who could remain calm even when faced with a huge crisis. Only Wang Qian has achieved this.
At this time!
Max hurried in, holding a brand new box with a brand new saxophone inside. He didn't pay attention to the atmosphere for a moment, and quickly walked over and placed the instrument in front of Wang Qian, saying, "This instrument is brand new, you can adjust it to your satisfaction."
Wang Qian nodded: "Thank you, Mr. Max."
Max smiled slightly, then turned around and walked off the stage to sit in the first row. Only then did he feel something strange around him. Then he heard what his colleagues from the school had said, and his expression immediately changed...
Ononga was still standing there, looking at Wang Qian embarrassedly: "Professor, I know that few people can play the instrument I'm talking about. Perhaps, I can..."
He thought maybe I could change it!
Many people at the scene had sarcastic expressions on their faces. If Wang Qian agreed, they would definitely not accept it. Even if they would not question him immediately, they would definitely say whatever they wanted in front of the media after class.
However, Wang Qian waved his hand at Ononga and said, "It's okay. I won't go back on my word. Even if you mention your tribe's unique musical instrument, I will continue to fulfill my promise. Do you have a new musical instrument?"
Ononga was stunned for a moment, then looked at the box next to the chair. It was a brand new panflute that he had just brought from the tribe yesterday. It was a brand new panflute that his father had spent three years making for him. He originally did not plan to use it and would still use the old one. He planned to collect this work that his father had spent so much effort on.
But looking at the situation now, it seems that Wang Qian really knows how to play the panflute. Should I ask him to borrow the instrument
Ononga looked at Wang Qian suspiciously, not sure what Wang Qian meant.
Is it a real musical instrument or just an excuse
If I say I don't have any musical instruments, can I legitimately change to a simpler one
However, Ononga spent a few seconds thinking in confusion.
A middle-aged man behind him exclaimed, “Yes, Mr. Ononga has brought a brand new instrument!”
All eyes were on Ononga again.
Ononga smiled bitterly on his dark face, then looked back at the middle-aged white man, saw the smug smile on his face, glared at him fiercely, and then looked at Wang Qian: "Yes, I have a new one. It's a gift from my father. I just got it yesterday."
A gift from your father? Does it have any special meaning
Wang Qian shrugged: "If it has special meaning, then forget it."
Voices quickly rang out from the audience.
"What meaning could be as great as this one?"
"Yes, I think the most important thing is that Professor Wang Qian plays on the podium for the whole world."
"Ononga, don't you want to promote your tribal musical instruments? Isn't this the chance? Give it to Professor Wang Qian, he will help you promote it."
"Ononga..."
Ononga heard the voices around him, his face stiffened, and then he said, "Professor, if you know how, I can give it to you!"
Wang Qian's eyes were dazed for a moment, and he looked seriously at the people who had spoken loudly just now. Among them was the middle-aged man who asked him to play the saxophone. When the other party saw Wang Qian's gaze, he quickly lowered his head and hid.
Wang Qian looked at Ononga and said confidently, "Then please send it over. I may need it later."
Thousands of eyes in the audience were staring at Wang Qian with confusion.
"He really will?"
This is the question in everyone's mind.
Whether those who supported Wang Qian or those who wanted to see Wang Qian in trouble, they were all confused and uncertain at this moment.
The result of their rational thinking is that Wang Qian definitely couldn't do that.
There are so many people in North America who can play the pan flute that it is impossible to count the number of people who have both hands.
How could Wang Qian, a native Chinese, have such a thing
but…
Looking at Wang Qian’s confident expression, it seems that he really can do it
otherwise!
How will this end
The whole place fell silent.
Ononga also stood there in a daze for a few seconds.
Wang Qian said, “If Mr. Ononga is reluctant to part with his musical instrument, then forget it.”
The middle-aged man behind Ononga reminded him, “Mr. Ononga, please send it to Professor Wang Qian!”
Ononga came to his senses instantly, knowing that he had to take it up now, otherwise it would be difficult for both him and Wang Qian to end the situation. He gritted his teeth and walked up with the box with tribal characteristics. Under the gaze of everyone, he handed the box to Wang Qian with both hands: "Professor, this is what my father spent three years making. I hope you don't humiliate him."
Wang Qian's eyebrows twitched, and he said in front of everyone, "In fact, I have never seen or heard a pan flute in my life."
Ononga's body stiffened again, his eyes filled with regret and anger, and he wanted to leave the scene immediately with his father's precious gift.
Everyone else heard Wang Qian's words clearly and were all even more shocked.
This is the first time I've seen this kind of instrument, and I've never heard of it before!
Want to perform live
How is this done
The whole place became silent again.
While Ononga was in a daze, Wang Qian had already placed the instrument box on the desk, then curiously opened it and took a look. He saw an antique yet brand new pan flute instrument, and said to the dazed Ononga, "It's a very good instrument. Thank you, Mr. Ononga."
Under the gaze of the whole audience, Ononga said stiffly: "No, you're welcome! You, you..."
He suddenly had no idea what to say and began to stutter.
Then, he simply turned around and left the podium, returned to his seat in a daze and sat down, looking at Wang Qian again, feeling very confused and regretful, regretting that he had given the most precious gift his father had given him to someone who had no idea what it was.
Wang Qian looked at everyone who was still quiet, opened the box containing the saxophone, and turned around with the pan flute box, showing the two instruments to everyone, and said, "To be honest, I have studied the saxophone for a few days and have some understanding of it. However, this is the first time I have seen an instrument like the pan flute in my life, and I have never heard it before."
Wang Qian told the truth that he had never seen or heard of anything like this in his life.
But, I have seen it, heard it, and practiced it in my previous life!
The scene remained silent.
No one doubted the truthfulness of what Wang Qian said.
Because Wang Qian grew up in China and had almost no chance to come into contact with an instrument like the pan flute.
As for the saxophone!
Although it is a niche genre, people who study classical music professionally still know about it.
As everyone looked on thoughtfully, Wang Qian continued, "I will decide on these two instruments for now. I will decide on the third instrument the next time I try to play the pan flute."
"I'll show you how easy it is to learn an instrument once you've mastered the basics of music. Even if it's your first time, it won't be hard..."
There were thousands of pairs of eyes at the scene, each with a different expression.
However, everyone remained quiet.
Everyone has the same question in their mind!
"Can he really learn an ancient tribal musical instrument on the spot that he has never seen or heard of before?"
to be honest.
Whether those who supported Wang Qian or those who boycotted him, none of them believed that Wang Qian could do it.
Because, that's really bullshit.
It’s the first time I’ve seen a musical instrument, and I can’t even get the pitch right. How can I play it
and!
Wang Qian said that he would also play his own compositions.
That is to say!
Wang Qian not only has to learn this instrument on the spot, but also has to compose a new piece based on this instrument on the spot and then perform it!
hiss!
Think of this.
Everyone gasped.
The hot atmosphere at the scene cooled down a lot.
Under everyone's astonished gaze.
Wang Qian didn't care about what other people thought. He picked up the new saxophone and started debugging it!
Several obviously random sounds came from the saxophone.
Everyone in the audience quickly came to their senses, looked at Wang Qian again, and pricked up their ears.