Chapter 1251 Brothers, Come with Me to America to Show Off

"Aha, this is one of the reasons why I came to the United States. When I was performing in front of the Lincoln Center for the Arts, I thought that one day I would enter there to perform." Since the other party spoke first, Shen Long also Straight up.

"So, now you have this opportunity!" Bernstein beamed with joy. The life of the classical music circle has become more and more difficult these years. Young people are attracted by rock singers and rappers and are willing to engage in classical music. There are fewer and fewer people who are interested in music or are willing to enter the concert hall to enjoy classical music, which can worry them badly.

For Woodstock Music Festival, which can gather hundreds of thousands of spectators, they are both envious and afraid. What if one day young people give up classical music completely?

Therefore, they also had to start to think of ways to reverse this situation. They even considered combining classical music and rock; De wrote a concerto for rock and symphony orchestras! Premiered by members of the Houjia Philharmonic Orchestra and Deep Purple, they received a standing ovation from the entire audience when they performed at the Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles in 1970.

It is said that in Germany, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is also considering cooperating with the famous rock band Scorpions, and they have to consider a similar approach.

However, cooperating with a rock band seems a little out of character. Bernstein and others can’t accept it in a short period of time. In comparison, cooperating with Shen Long is much better. Although he is Asian, most of his works are still He is classically styled and famous enough. If he holds a concert, he will definitely attract a lot of audience, right?

So Bernstein and others discussed it, followed by the relationship between Yo-Yo Ma and Shen Long, and called this party, trying to lure him to make a request first at the party, but Shen Long was so calm, seeing the end of the party. When it was time to arrive, Bernstein had to speak first.

"Oh? Really? But I think my music may not match the style of Carnegie Hall? You know, I am from China, and I have been influenced by traditional Chinese music since I was a child..." Shen Long didn't just want to go What's the point of Carnegie Hall holding a concert if it only plays Western classics?

Since you want me to help you, then you have to listen to me. When the time comes, what repertoire will be played in the concert and which performers will be selected for cooperation must follow my arrangement.

Bernstein and Zubin Mehta glanced at each other. He was really a difficult guy. He thought it would be easy to deal with, but now it seems that it is impossible not to agree to some conditions.

"Music has no borders. American music lovers also know how to appreciate music from all over the world. Look, I am from the East like you. Didn't I succeed in New York?" said Zubin Mehta, who was born in In India, he first became famous in the UK, then became the conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and then successively held important positions in the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Now he has served as the director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra for ten years up.

But what he conducts is mainly the performance of western classical music. Oh, yes, he seems to have led the orchestra to China, and Zhong Yuemin seems to have heard his concerts.

"So, if I hold a concert with traditional Chinese instruments at Carnegie Hall, would you accept it?" Shen Long asked. If I don't even agree to this, I don't have to go. Going to Carnegie Hall, but that's how I want to play, too.

Bernstein, Zubin Mehta and other bigwigs in the classical music circle are a little bit tangled,

But thinking of the problems that the classical music industry is facing today, and Shen Long’s rising reputation after winning the award, they exchanged eye contact, and they could only agree, "Why not? We have already tasted the charm of your music." , if you can bring this kind of music to more American audiences, I think they will be very happy, right?"

"Then, I am very honored to have such an opportunity!" Shen Long secretly clenched his fists. Through these years of continuous efforts, he finally used the works of countless generations of geniuses to smash all the obstacles in front of him and knocked open the door. The gate of Carnegie Hall became the first Chinese to play a leading role here after Mei Lanfang.

"Then, let's make an appointment to discuss the details of the concert!" These bigwigs in the classical music world couldn't wait any longer. They had to hold the concert while Shen Long was currently popular, so as to attract enough With more audiences and the attention of public opinion, the longer the time is delayed, the less they can achieve the desired effect.

The next day, they couldn't wait to call and invite Shen Long to discuss the repertoire of the performance and the cooperation members of the orchestra. During this discussion, a fierce dispute broke out between the two parties. The old diehards in the music industry caved in anyway.

"Then, Yo-Yo Ma must be the cello. I'll discuss this with him. The other common classical musical instrument players can be selected according to your arrangement." Now, Shen Long can choose the top performer in the United States, Boris After all, compared with Robert and the others, they are a bit worse than these people.

"Okay, I will help you come up with the list as soon as possible, and your candidates should be in place as soon as possible, and we still need to conduct joint training." Zubin Mehta said.

"No problem, I'll book a flight ticket back home right away!" Shen Long nodded and agreed. Similarly, it is not acceptable to use the traditional Chinese musical instrument player from Kitaro Studio this time. He wants to let Americans feel the traditional Chinese music. To find the charm of musical instruments, you have to go to China to find those great gods.

Shen Long quickly booked the air ticket and returned to China. Wang Qitian picked him up at the airport, "I have contacted you for you. I have been rushing to the capital from all over the country in the past few days. It should be almost here now." ;You go home with me to rest first, and let's go there tomorrow morning!"

"No, I've rested on the plane, let's go straight there!" Shen Long rejected Wang Qitian's arrangement and asked him to take him directly to the National Orchestra.

When I got to the place, Fang Jinlong, the prince of pipa, Du Cong, the number one flute in Shanghai, Wang Zhongshan, the master of guzheng, Chen Jun, the master of Taijiqin, and other masters were all present, and everyone looked at him eagerly.

"Brothers, let's go to America with me this time and show them off!"

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