Pianist Says Time Has Come for Musicians to Be CEOs

The transcript discusses the creation of a stock company for orchestras to provide performance opportunities for musicians affected by the pandemic. It highlights the business's progress, goals, and the use of digital platforms. The speaker addresses criticism of monetizing classical music and shares their vision of being both a CEO and musician. They express thoughts on global events and aim to establish a music academy. The ultimate goal is to promote music in Nara and inspire the younger generation.

What motivated the creation of the orchestra stock company?

• To provide financial support to musicians

• To offer performance opportunities during the pandemic

• To compete with other orchestras

• To create a new music genre

What is one of the main goals of the orchestra company?

• To become a university

• To gain global recognition

• To merge with a tech company

• To focus solely on online concerts

How does the company plan to distribute its music?

• Through traditional CDs

• Via online platforms

• By organizing street performances

• Through radio broadcasts

What historical challenge did musicians face in the age of Mozart and Beethoven?

• Traveling long distances for concerts

• Learning multiple instruments

• Competing with modern music

• Finding patrons for their music

How does the founder view the role of a CEO in relation to being a musician?

• As completely separate roles

• As roles that should not be combined

• As roles that require similar skills

• As roles that are outdated

What is the founder's ultimate goal for the company?

• To collaborate with pop artists

• To focus on digital music sales

• To become the largest orchestra in the world

• To establish a music academy

What message does the founder have for the younger generation?

• To focus on financial success

• To know what they want in life and have no regrets

• To follow traditional career paths

• To avoid taking risks