pianist from the sea

Chapter 243 Ruhr Music Festival

Fu Tiao didn't hesitate too much. He directly picked up the mobile phone map and Googled it. After taking the subway to the bus, he arrived at the downstairs of the Deutsche Grammophon company.

Downstairs, his agent was already waiting for him there.

Seeing Fu Tiao approaching, the man immediately stepped forward to shake hands with Fu Tiao, then patted Fu Tiao on the shoulder, turned around quickly and walked towards the house.

Walk side by side.

"Fu, I'm very sorry that I just informed you about this at this time, and I only found out about it. I originally thought that their invitation would be issued at this time next year, but I never thought that they would directly invite you this year Such an application was submitted to us, and they are already upstairs, in the special meeting room, you can discuss the specific content."

After all, he brought Fu Tiao to the meeting room of Deutsche Grammophon, opened the door, let Fu Tiao in, nodded to everyone in the room, and gently closed the door.

Now it's beyond his reach.

There are two people in the house.

A thin lady is holding a notebook in her hand. Obviously, it should be a person who specializes in recording documents, probably a position similar to a secretary.

The other person was a middle-aged white man who weighed about two hundred kilograms and had a big belly.

After seeing Fu Tiao come in, he immediately got up with a smile and said.

"Fu, it's a great pleasure to meet you. I'm the director of the German section of the Ruhr Music Festival, Miller. I'm in charge of all exchanges between musicians in Germany."

"Fu Tiao..."

Fu Tiao is still at a loss in his head. He hasn't figured out what the specific situation is. Why was he suddenly called here? What kind of Ruhr Music Festival does he need to attend?

And judging by the appearance of his manager, it seems that he is still very concerned about this festival, and even plans to operate it for two years to include himself?
Fu Tiao was full of doubts, and when he was about to say something, Miller spoke directly.

"Fu, don't you know much about our Ruhr Piano Music Festival?"

"Well, there are indeed some..."

Fu Tiao nodded slowly, not knowing what to say: "I didn't know much about this kind of music festival before. I only know what my manager told me that the Ruhr Music Festival is the world's top piano music festival."

"It's okay, then I'll give you a brief introduction, it won't take much time."

Miller said cheerfully.

"The Ruhr Piano Festival, known as the most important piano festival in the world, presents artists of top international stature in approximately 70 concerts and public events each year in an unrivaled number and frequency, providing effective and long-term support for young artists is one of the stated goals of the festival; therefore, year after year, a considerable number of young pianists, competition winners and talented newcomers are also invited to perform in major festival recitals, so we can be quite proud to say, Our festival is a cradle for young artists."

"If it's just that...we are not enough to be called the most important music festival in the world. What makes us the most important music festival, there are some very important supports, such as..."

Miller raised his hand to Fu Tiao and counted slowly: "Daniel Barenboim, Marta Argerich, Alfred Brundle, Helen Grimaud, Yevgen Nikkissing, Igor Levitt, Sir Andras Schiff, Daniel Trifonov, Mitsuko Uchida and others, who we regularly invite for a series of unique recitals in the Ruhr area and concerts."

"The youngest classical music newcomers and those long-established classical music masters will have a dialogue in this place, showing their respective understanding of music."

"From classical to jazz, from young to prestigious, from master classes to recitals, the unparalleled breadth and depth are the biggest features of our Ruhr Piano Festival."

Speaking of this, he paused a little, and added with a smile.

"During the festival, you can communicate with those top masters, take some of their master classes, and promote the development of the entire classical music world. This is our primary goal. After the Ruhr Music Festival, we will give This year's newcomer with the best performance will be awarded, and he will become our main partner in the coming days, instead of entering the Ruhr Festival as a newcomer."

"How? Are you interested?"

Fu Tiao actually agreed when he heard Barenboim, Argerich and Kissing.

Can participate in the music festival with these top pianists in the world and enjoy the music, who else can refuse such an opportunity?

Not only that, this is not just a simple meeting, but a threshold.

Just like before at the jazz club.

The invitation letter given to him by the president of the Royal Academy of Music in Brussels was the threshold, allowing him to get in touch with people in the jazz circle.

Without this invitation letter, Fu Tiao felt that it would be very, very difficult for him to distance himself from those who play jazz.

It was difficult for him to get into it until the people in the circle behind him approached him cautiously.

Now that he has qualified to enter the jazz circle, it is not just as simple as entering.

In recent times, he often received invitations from the former jazz circle, and someone asked him if he would like to perform together, or if he was free to perform in a certain place.

It's not that Fu Tiao comes to play the piano and just leave, but is willing to pay an invitation ranging from [-] to [-] US dollars.

If he wants, he can take on the show and get soft.

Without the help of a brokerage company.

As for classical music, he has no way to do this, not because of the brokerage company, but because he is not in the same circle as those top pianists.

Now everyone knows that Fu Tiao is a new pianist with a very good level and strength, and he can be trusted, but that's all.

But if you want to invite performances, the first priority must be to invite those top masters and ask them if they have time.

And if the top masters don't have time, in order to express their apologies, those top masters will usually give a good candidate as a substitute.

Lang Liangyue was like this. He first entered the circle from his teacher, then got a chance to be a substitute, and finally became the world's top pianist.

Not only the circle of classical music, but the circle of other places is also very important.

Once you enter the circle, you have a lot of resources and possibilities.

This is not to say that you have to rely on the circle, and you cannot live without it.

In fact, it just means that if you have a circle, you can live a little easier, and there is no need to be so tired.

After working so hard for such a long time, it's not as good as the job that I received easily in the circle, so I must feel very uncomfortable.

And at this moment in front of Fu Tiao is such an opportunity, an opportunity to enter the circle of top pianists.

Fu Diao nodded without any hesitation.

"Yes, I can participate."

"Okay, since you agreed, I'll discuss the content of the contract with your agent later, and see if your agent has any other ideas."

Miller had already guessed that Fu Tiao would say so, and nodded in satisfaction.

"As for the price of the performance, it is about a few thousand euros per show, which is not much, but if you can win this year's best newcomer, then the price you get may be tens of thousands of euros, but the bonus is just an incidental , I feel that you may not particularly care about the bonus."

"..."

Fu Tiao wanted to say that he cared about the bonus for no reason, but he just pursed his lips and didn't say it.

Miller, the person in charge, also didn't notice Fu Tiao's thoughts, he just continued.

"For the Ruhr Piano Festival 2016, we will be focusing our attention on Johannes Brahms, the 100th anniversary of the death of Max Reger and the 150th birthday of Ferruccio Busoni. "

"If you have any other work ideas, welcome to send us an email for consultation, and we will prepare corresponding welcome posters and corresponding program for you in advance."

"Oh, by the way, it's none other than your teacher Lawrence and Deutsche Grammophon who supported you to enter the Ruhr Music Festival this year. They found someone to let you in. Remember to thank them very much."

After all, he nodded to Fu Tiao, then turned around and left, while the secretary next to him stayed behind. After Fu Tiao signed the agreement of intent, after Fu Tiao's agent came in, he communicated with the agent for a while. After that, he left the conference room.

It seems to have gone to another place and prepared the contract like this.

After the secretary left, the manager looked at Fu Tiao and smiled.

"Fu, congratulations. If you can perform well at the Ruhr Music Festival this time, then your artistic career will hardly be bumpy. Those top masters are actually quite easy to communicate with. Remember to chat with them more. , you should be able to gain a lot."

"Well, thank you, thank you for your help." Fu Tiao smiled.

The agent immediately waved his hand: "We are just assisting. In fact, the most important person who spent a lot of favors should be your teacher Lawrence."

"Okay, I will thank my teacher, but I also need to thank you, thank you for your help, is there anything else I need to do?"

"You're welcome, but you should have nothing to do now. If you are not in a hurry, I can invite you to have lunch nearby, but I have to discuss your contract with the secretary at the Ruhr Piano Festival. Question, after the contract is finalized, I will call you to sign it."

"Okay, then you are busy first, and I will go back to school to practice first."

"Okay, have a nice day, bye."

The manager stood up and waved, and Fu Diao also got up and left Deutsche Grammophon.

When he was standing at the gate of the station waiting for the bus, he looked at the sign of Deutsche Grammophon behind him, couldn't help but be dazed, and whispered.

"Ruhr... Piano Festival?"

"Brahms, Reg, Busoni..."

"Um……"

He was lost in thought.

The Ruhr Music Festival in May and June this year, and the Salzburg Music Festival in July and August, I feel that things have suddenly increased.

The Ruhr Music Festival is a music festival dedicated to piano, and now I am only selected, and it is not clear what will happen next.

The follow-up arrangement is definitely not just such a simple one just playing a concert in the past, there are many other miscellaneous things that need to be done.

but……

Even so, the arrangement of this concert should be much easier than that of the Chopin International Piano Competition.

Fu Diao thought for a while, took out his mobile phone from his pocket, searched for information on the Ruhr Piano Festival, and soon the information on it came out.

Just like what Miller said just now, the best newcomer selected by the piano festival will be eligible to perform at the Ruhr Music Festival.

Not only that, the winners will be invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the first concert of the second year.

Barenboim, Best Showman of 1999.

Blundell, Best Showman of 2004.

Argerich, Best Showman of 2007.

Pollini, best performer of 2008.

Sir Schiff, Best Showman of 2009.

Sokolov, Best Performer of 2010.

Zimmermann, Best Showman of 2014.

Fu Tiao took a look at the above content. Although the best performers above were said to be for the best newcomers, in fact, that was not the case.

Barenboim, Argerich, Brundle, Pollini, Schiff, Sokolov and Zimmermann, this group of people has obviously not been famous in recent years.

At the same time, Kissing, whom Miller mentioned before, even though he was invited, he still has not won the best performer.

So that means...

A possibility came to Fu Tiao's head, and he couldn't help but feel trembling all over.

Obviously, I am not competing with my peers, nor are I competing with those newly famous world champions in the same session.

Own……

It is to compete with all the pianists in the world who have not won the best new player.

If Lang Liangyue wanted to participate, he would also have to compete with Lang Liangyue.

If Kissin wants to participate, he will also compete with Kissin.

If Li Diyun, if Hamelin, if the world's top pianists want to come and participate, then I have to compete with those people.

Fu Tiao felt a burst of excitement for no reason.

He didn't have any fear in his heart, and he didn't feel afraid at all because he was going to compete with those top pianists. All he had in his heart now was excitement.

He was looking forward to it.

I look forward to being able to compete with those top pianists in the air.

Take a look at the strength of the top performers.

Now many people think that Chopin is the work they are best at. Maybe many people will look down on themselves because of this, thinking that he may not be able to play any works without Chopin.

The most, the most, is to play some jazz works.

Although it is said that there is no idea of ​​pretending to be slap in the face, Fu Tiao still looks forward to the scene where he appears in front of everyone again and does not appear as Chopin.

When he thinks of the place where he will play later, he can't help feeling a little bit excited.

really really...

It's so exciting.

Fu Tiao tightly held the phone in his hand, with a smile on his lips.

But now the focus is not how to go to the music festival, but to go to class.

Fu Diao couldn't wait to find Professor Lawrence and discuss with him about the performance of his future works.

As Lawrence said before, what he wants to teach himself is not how to perform certain works. Fu Tiao should not learn those things from him, but should learn from the most powerful masters of certain works. to learn.

What Fu Tiao should learn most is how to fully tap his talent and then easily control it in his own hands.

Only in this way can he move towards the direction of the top pianist in the world and become one of the top pianists.

Only in this way can he be able to play that kind of god-level live performance, and play a god-level record.

In a real sense, become a top pianist.

Ding!
The khaki-colored bus stopped in front of Fu Tiao, then tilted slightly, allowing Fu Tiao to step into it.

Fu Tiao followed the bus for a few steps, then quickly turned to the subway and walked towards the Berlin University of the Arts.

In any case, the first thing he should do now is to give an overview of Mozart's works first, understand what kind of person Mozart is, and how he should interpret Mozart.

Then it's time to prepare for the first session on Thursday and the piano lessons with Lawrence, and find my own route.

At the same time, I decided what kind of works I would like to perform at the Ruhr Music Festival.

Work hard towards the status of the strongest player this year, and strive for the opportunity to start in the second year.

It is said that the money earned by the Ruhr Music Festival is basically not from ticket sales, but from the sponsorship of major companies in the Ruhr area and the government.

After all, Fu Tiao glanced at it. A student ticket is 10 euros, and it is 10 euros regardless of the seat.

This price will definitely not be able to pay back, and it may not even be enough for my own appearance fee.

But none of this has anything to do with Fu Tiao.

all in all……

First polish yourself to be as perfect as possible, and then move towards a higher level.

Even if you lose, you won't feel regretful if you haven't fought against the strongest players of the older generation.

after all……

I am still young, younger than almost all the famous top pianists.

If you really can't compare, you can make yourself the world's number one pianist by yourself.

Thinking of this, Fu Tiao couldn't help being amused by his own thoughts, shook his head, and looked towards the sharp Berlin TV Tower in the distance.

Berlin is a great place.

As long as you have the strength, the opportunities you can get are almost everywhere.

Opportunities will even rush into your hands.

It depends on whether you can grasp it.

Fu Diao quickly returned to the school, burrowed into the library and the piano room, and improved his level as much as possible before class.

And the time soon came to the day agreed by Fu Tiao and Professor Lawrence.

(End of this chapter)