The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported on September 25 that Asian pianist Oscar Wong was forced to stop studying in Paris due to the epidemic and volunteered in the hospital after returning to the Gold Coast to perform live rehearsals for patients.
When Oscar Wong started playing the piano, his dream was to perform on stage in the famous auditorium and concert hall, not at the entrance to gold coast university hospital (GCUH).
The 23-year-old's career flourished until the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to stop studying in Paris and return to the Gold Coast in early 2020.
When Wong is not teaching or studying, he volunteers at the entrance to GCUH, where he tries to create a healing environment for patients through his own music.
"As a pianist and musician, I can't refuse this and I'm honored that people love my job," he said. When I play, people don't usually say much to me because I'm playing, but when I play, they say 'thank you so much for sharing your music with us'. ”
Wong's talent was discovered at an early age, and he was admitted to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
The Nerang resident has won many piano competitions, including the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition and the Australian Society of Keyboard Music Competition, which gave him the opportunity to study in France.
He studied at the École Normale de Musique de Paris (Conservatory) under the renowned pianist and conductor Jean-Bernard Pommier.
Wong says he appreciates all musical genres, but classical music is his favorite performance.
"People who are not familiar with classical music tend to have a bias that it is more difficult to approach than pop music or jazz. There is a reason for this, because classical music at that time was composed for aristocratic families, but not all.
Wong, who started playing at the age of 6, said both of his parents loved music. "They come from Asia and it's very difficult to learn music," he said. They love music, especially the piano. ”
Wong says he surpassed his mother's musical level with just two classes, practicing five hours a day before concerts or competitions.
Maddie Bridgland, manager of GCUH's Creative Wellness Center, said live music is increasingly popping up in hospitals across the country.
"If someone wants to take an active role with their skills, please contact us."