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■大部分「80後」的年輕人都對前途充滿理想。 資料圖片
Lily Poon
The term "post 80's"(「80」後)stands for the generation who was born between 1980 and 1989. Most of the post-80's generation in the world has the reputation of being spoiled(adj.被寵壞的)and self-centered(adj.自我中心). You may change your mind after reading my interview with Li Cheng, a young "post 80s" cellist (n.大提琴手) from Beijing.
Born in Beijing, the 24-year-old cellist Li Cheng joined the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra(香港管弦樂團)in 2008. He started learning cello at the age of six. In 2004, he was accepted to the Central Conservatory of Music(中央音樂學院).
Lily: Why did you start with cello in the first place?
Li Cheng: A friend of my father who taught in a conservatory(n.音樂學院)recommended me to learn a less popular instrument so that I could distinguish myself from the other students. Although I found the electronic piano(n.phr.電子鋼琴)interesting in almost every way, I still took his advice and started learning cello at the age of six.
Lily: Did your parents ever put pressure(n.壓力)on you?
Li Cheng: In fact, my parents helped me to understand my strengths(n.長處)and weaknesses(n.短處). They never put unnecessary pressure on me. In return, I practised(v.練習)very hard to improve my skills and showed them my competence(n.能力). I think parents should know how much stress their children can handle(v.處理). Parents' high expectations very often put their children under immense(adj.巨大的)stress.
Lily: How many hours did you practise daily when you were small?
Li Cheng: I practised half and hour per day when I was in kindergarten(n.幼稚園)and subsequently(adv.隨後)increased(v.增加)to one hour.
Lily: Did you ever think about giving up learning cello?
Li Cheng: Yes. I once asked myself: "Why should I practise so hard(adv.phr.如此努力地)while my friends were out enjoying themselves?" I later came up with a solution(n.解決辦法)which works very well. Each time when I practise, I try to express myself musically instead of only thinking about the notes(n.音符). This is the joy of learning.
Lily: What advice would you give to young people about overcoming(v.克服)difficulties in life?
Li Cheng: If you want your goals(n.目標)to come true, you have to sacrifice(v.犧牲). In Hong Kong, there are so many different kinds of music, sports, art courses available to children. I sometimes think that too many choices can drive people to distractions(n.注意力分散). I have a very clear set of goals to accomplish(v.實現). I have been concentrating on my cello study and forcing myself to practise hard under my teacher's guidance.
Lily: What are the major differences between students in China and Hong Kong?
Li Cheng: Perhaps there are too many distractions and entertainments in Hong Kong. Students tend to lose interest very quickly. If you try to discover the beauty of music, you will not lose interest so quickly!
From the case of Li Cheng, I can tell you that not all of the "post 80s" are spoiled. Some of them really have dreams. Just like Li Cheng who devotes his life in his career as a musician. Perhaps we should earn the trust of these young people by spending more time to listen to them.
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