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The auditions in China are finished, but we will come back for
the next competition! My former colleague from Jeunesses Musicales
China was telling us a few years ago that more than 15 million
young Chinese were studying the piano. Since the wide recognition
of artists like Lang Lang and Yundi in the classical music field,
the study of piano is booming in China.
When we talk about globalization in the business world, I believe
the same applies in the music world.
The best teachers are invited to share their knowledge in China by
giving master classes or accepting new positions in conservatories
after many years in Europe or the USA.
The students from China (and everywhere) are studying in the USA
and Europe; the piano expertise is spreading around the world; and
now young musicians develop fantastic technical tools because of
this evolution in teaching.
International competitions are also booming in Asia, and the
students from there are important delegations in any competition in
the world. All three medalists from the 2009 Cliburn Competition
hail from Asian countries.
Great thanks to The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for
being wonderful hosts! To salute our Chinese friends, I
translated my name today...
On our way to Hannover now,
-- Jacques Marquis
  
Ma Jiao shu
Souvenir de voyage: We cannot think of China
without thinking about Chinese food! We had great food in Hong
Kong; next time I will try the shark!
Quote of the day: "A genius! For 37 years, I've
practiced 14 hours a day, and now they call me a genius!" -- Pablo
Sarasate (Thank you, Richard Dyer!)
Photo of the day: Jury Chairman John Giordano
at the Hong Kong airport.
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