Lang Lang: My potential has not been fully released [Jiang Cheng plays "The Greatest Variation"]

　　Bach's "Goldberg Variations" is known as the largest in scale, the most magnificent in structure, and the greatest variation in the history of music.

On the evening of the 24th, pianist Lang Lang performed this work for Jiangcheng music fans on the stage of Qintai Concert Hall.

After the performance, Lang Lang came back three times, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.

　　28 years of preparation

　　The work I want to play the most reveals "the flavor of life"

　　"Gothenburg Variations" can be called the "Mount Everest" in the field of classical music. The whole work consists of an aria theme, 30 variations and theme repetitions. It is a huge test for the performer's skills, understanding and physical strength.

In 2020, Lang Lang released the album "Gothenburg Variations", which specially included two versions: the studio version and the live performance version. The live version was recorded in the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, which is the place where Bach worked for many years and was finally buried.

　　In an interview with reporters, Lang Lang revealed that he had been thinking about this song since he was 10 years old, and he recorded the album when he was 38 years old.

"It can be said that I have been preparing for 28 years. This is the piece I have always wanted to play the most. I didn't dare to touch it until I figured it out, because the interpretation of this piece is not only the music understanding and skills, but also the certainty To know the baroque style, it takes a long time to settle." In Lang Lang's view, this piece of music condenses the flavor of life.

"Its framework is very Western Baroque, with a very rigorous structure, and the theme has a beginning and an end, and it has a very Eastern philosophical feeling. Apart from skills, playing this piece requires more understanding of music, especially It is a very slow and very complex detail, and it is also a very moving piece.”

　　In the past 20 years, Lang Lang has repeatedly tried to record this track: "When I was 20 or 30 years old, I thought about whether to try it, but I always backed down. When I was 38 years old, I finally felt that I could do it. Because at least I understand what it wants to say. No one is still playing the piano by feeling after a certain age. This kind of work is useless if it has emotions. You have to rely on your understanding and insight to graft your emotions. Together, we will come back to this after we have gained a certain amount of experience and precipitation.”

　　Luckier than Messi

　　There is still potential to be released in the future

　　It took 28 years to climb the "Mount Everest" of "Gothenburg Variations", and Lang Lang's career also reached the peak during this period.

As the most well-known and charismatic pianist at present, Lang Lang has cooperated with almost all important orchestras and conductors in the world, visited the most famous concert halls in the world, and frequently appeared in important occasions such as the Olympic Games, World Cup, and World Expo. Holds various titles such as United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Lang Lang said that his current state can only be regarded as a "small climax": "There is still a long way to go in the future. I think my potential has not been fully released, and there is still room for improvement."

　　Lang Lang cited the just-concluded World Cup as an example: "Whether it is Ronaldo or Messi, when he reaches a certain age, he must think about what he will do in the future. I think musicians are still very lucky. In 10 or 20 years Even after 30 years, I can still think about what I want to play, and in which aspect I can improve. If I play the "Goldberg Variations" again in another 20 years, it will definitely be better."

　　Be a father and don't hit your child

　　I have no idea, let alone let go

　　Wuhan people are no strangers to Lang Lang.

He has come to Han to give concerts many times, played with the piano boy, and performed at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Military World Games.

Lang Lang revealed that he came to Wuhan Conservatory of Music to take classes when he was 13 years old, and he liked Wuhan snacks very much.

This is the first time Laihan is on the stage of Qintai Concert Hall, and he is also very happy: "Although this is the first time I have come to this concert hall, I have often heard enthusiastic feedback from my peers before, and today's sound performance is also very delicate."

　　In the past, Lang Lang was inseparable from Lang Lang's father, Lang Guoren, and his strictness attracted countless Qintong parents to follow suit.

Today, it is his wife Gina who accompanies Lang Lang frequently in variety shows and various events, and the two have a baby.

When it comes to his wife and children, Lang Lang's tone is much softer. He said that he will definitely let his children learn musical instruments in the future, but he may not necessarily take a professional route: "What my son thinks about the future is up to him to decide, but I will definitely Take him to a concert and let him learn some basic musical instrument skills. Because no matter whether he will be a professional musician or an amateur in the future, every child should come to concert halls and grand theaters to listen to concerts and watch plays. , or go to a museum to look at paintings, which are very helpful to their lives.”

　　Will Lang Lang, who became a father, be as strict as Lang's father in front of his children?

Lang Lang laughed loudly: "Slap him? I don't have this idea at the moment, and I probably can't do it."

　　Reporter Wang Juan Correspondent Sun Ni

　　"Wuhan Evening News" December 26, 2022, Page 7