German violinist and conductor, Rainer Kussmaul, former Concert
Master of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, held a master class at
China's Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.
The one-week lesson, which concluded Tuesday, was organized with
the intention of delivering knowledge of chamber music. The chamber
orchestra is regarded as one of the most important institutions in
western classical music, requiring lots of cooperation and
coordination between different instruments and players.
The Beijing News points out that though China has had
lots of talented musicians, some of them even having gained fame
and honor on the international stage, China's chamber orchestras
are lagging behind. Without a single professional chamber
orchestra, China requires more education and investment in such
instrumental ensembles.
The newspaper says that, for music institutes and parents, as
well as training their students for the possibility of becoming
soloist stars, they should also pay attention to honing their
cooperative skills. After all, not all budding instrumentalists
will be lucky enough to become the next Lang Lang or Li Yundi.
Students should focus on how to become good team players in their
orchestral field.
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(CRI.cn April 5, 2007)
