2017年CRI Pianist Niuniu ambitious about composing pop music

 

20-year-old Chinese pianist Zhang Shengliang, best known by his stage name Niuniu, has confirmed he's trying his hand at pop music.

"I listen to many different styles of music. I am also interested in composing pop music on the piano. I hope I can make a breakthrough with my next album."

Niuniu, a child prodigy¹ who made a name for himself on the international stage through classical music, is teaming up with Universal to release² a new pop album in February.

Niuniu broke onto the music scene in 2003, shortly after his 6th birthday.

He later became the youngest student in the Shanghai Conservatory's 81-year history.

At 12, Niuniu became the youngest pianist to record all of Chopin's compositions.

He was later awarded with the Prix Montblanc as the most talented young artist in Europe.

1 prodigy   

n.惊人的事物，奇迹，神童，天才，预兆

参考例句：

• She was a child prodigy on the violin.她是神童小提琴手。
• He was always a Negro prodigy who played barbarously and wonderfully.他始终是一个黑人的奇才，这种奇才弹奏起来粗野而惊人。

2 release   

vt.发布，发表，发行；释放，放开

参考例句：

• After my examination I had a feeling of release.考完试后我有如释重负之感。
• This medicine will give you release from pain.这药吃后会解除你的疼痛。