2016年CRI Music Plays Important Role in Boosting China-Poland Relationship

 

The works of Frederic Chopin, hailed as "the poet of the piano," has become representative of Poland's music and cultural products.

Those works have greatly impressed a huge number of audiences around the world, especially Chinese people.

Famous Chinese pianist Li Yundi speaks highly of Chopin's music.

"Chopin's works are elegant and graceful¹, and their effects differ from every work produced in different stages. I think his nocturnes are easy on the ear, and have enjoyed great popularity among the public."

In 2000, 18-year-old Li Yundi took part in the 14th International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition in the Polish capital Warsaw, and won First Prize.

Li's achievement has inspired and impressed a number of Chinese students who wants to learn about Polish music.

Gan Zhouzheng, a Chinese student who entered the Frederic Chopin University of Music last year, says he has gained a lot through his studies.

"The professors provide systematic² training for us in accordance with our different circumstances respectively, rather than simply make adjustments in terms of a single repertoire³. The methods they teach us could be very useful in our future study and performances. The academy also organized a number of activities providing chances for us to experience Poland's local culture and customs."

However, apart from traditional Polish music, more and more Chinese audiences have also expressed their interest in modern music, such as rock and roll.

Jin Wenyu, a Chinese college student, says she was impressed by a performance from a Polish post-rock band called TIDES FROM NEBULA⁴ during this year's Shanghai Strawberry Music Festival.

"Their performances have great power of expression and make people feel shocking. Though there's a little bit rebellious⁵ mood inside the music, it mostly features good and happy feelings. Their works are also quite visually attractive."

The band's guitar player, Maciej Karbowski, says the emotion reflected by their music is the most important part.

"The music we play is instrumental and could be regarded as a kind of 'universal language.' We stress the feeling and emotion conveyed through the music mostly, and we hope that our audiences could listen to and understand our works in their own ways."

In fact, it's a common belief among musicians and artists from both sides that music could boost mutual⁶ understanding while surmounting⁷ obstacles existing in communication through different languages.

1 graceful   

adj.优美的，优雅的；得体的

参考例句：

• His movements on the parallel bars were very graceful.他的双杠动作可帅了!
• The ballet dancer is so graceful.芭蕾舞演员的姿态是如此的优美。

2 systematic   

adj.有系统的，有计划的，有方法的

参考例句：

• The way he works isn't very systematic.他的工作不是很有条理。
• The teacher made a systematic work of teaching.这个教师进行系统的教学工作。

3 repertoire   

n.(准备好演出的)节目，保留剧目；(计算机的)指令表，指令系统， <美>(某个人的)全部技能；清单，指令表

参考例句：

• There is an extensive repertoire of music written for the flute.有很多供长笛演奏的曲目。
• He has added considerably to his piano repertoire.他的钢琴演奏曲目大大增加了。

4 nebula   

n.星云，喷雾剂

参考例句：

• A powerful telescope can resolve a nebula into stars.一架高性能的望远镜能从星云中分辨出星球来。
• A nebula is really a discrete mass of innumerous stars.一团星云实际上是无数星体不连续的集合体。

5 rebellious   

adj.造反的，反抗的，难控制的

参考例句：

• They will be in danger if they are rebellious.如果他们造反，他们就要发生危险。
• Her reply was mild enough,but her thoughts were rebellious.她的回答虽然很温和，但她的心里十分反感。

6 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

7 surmounting   

战胜( surmount的现在分词 )； 克服（困难）； 居于…之上； 在…顶上

参考例句：

• Surmounting the risks and fears of some may be difficult. 解除某些人的疑虑可能是困难的。
• There was high French-like land in one corner, and a tumble-down grey lighthouse surmounting it. 一角画着一块像是法国风光的高地，上面有一座破烂的灰色灯塔。