"It's pretty much the same as you predicted. ”

In the corner of the player's seat, Duan Ran whispered in Qin Jian's ear.

Qin Jian smiled faintly, he patted the back of Duan Ran's hand, and motioned for the other party to continue listening.

...

Xiao Yi and Xiao Er, at first glance it seems that Xiao Er's creation should be behind Xiao Yi.

But in fact this is not the case, Xiao Er composed the first piano concerto composed by Chopin, in 1829.

And Xiao Yi's creation was in 1830.

It's just that Xiao Er's official release time was in 1836, which was 3 years later than Xiao Yi's release time.

So most people think that Xiao Er was created by Chopin later.

Chopin composed two piano concertos in his lifetime, and these two works are probably two of his grandest.

In Liszt's words, 'Chopin had no ambition to compose grand orchestral music, he was content to work on the ivory harp keys.' ’

This is a great loss in the history of music, but it is also a great blessing in the history of piano.

Chopin, who lived during the Romantic period, was in fact the guardian of classicism, and he used his piano compositions to hold on to this pure soil.

This must be said of the God in his heart - Bach.

Bach was Chopin's god.

Although Chopin's musical works have unique personality characteristics, which coincide with the ideas of Romanticism, the classical musical education he received in his bones has never deteriorated.

In the systematic study of classical music, he became infatuated with Bach.

Even ten years after studying Bach, he was able to play Bach's complete collection of piano pieces in equal temperament from memory.

This cult that reaches into the marrow of blood also directly influenced Chopin's creation.

Chopin wrote 24 preludes based on Bach's collection of piano pieces in equal temperament, which bear witness to Chopin's immortality.

There is no doubt that the concerto is a mountain for every composer.

Being able to write a piano concerto means that a composer is already standing on the top of a mountain.

At the age of 19, Chopin began the composition of his first concerto with the spirit of Bach -

The first time in life it may be like this, with a certain emotion, a certain imprint on it.

This is the birth of Xiao Er.

In Chopin's Concerto No. 2, one can easily spot Bach's shadow.

From the orchestral orchestration to the texture of the lead piano melody and the harmonic flow.

The direction of the bass lines and the unique counterpoint of the whole piece suggest that the work can actually be played in two ways.

One is rich in Chopinian romanticism.

The other is the classical Bach performance.

Fred's performance on the stage at the moment is extremely natural, he is deep but not emotional, he is serious as if he is playing the most orthodox Xiao Er.

He was religious, as if he were playing faith.

After listening to his three movements, one seems to recall that the young German has been playing this style since the preliminary round.

Never changed.

There was some emotion in the applause from the audience, who thanked Fred for his performance at the Chopin Competition.

...

"That's good. ”

Qin Jian wiped the corners of his eyes, he couldn't get rid of this problem.

Of course, Duan Ran wouldn't laugh at him.

The chubby section also gave Fred a round of applause, and as Xiao Er's player, she knew that this piece was no simpler than No. 1.

Fred bowed.

As soon as he returned backstage, all the reporters' cameras were focused on him.

Reporters from the German media rushed to him excitedly and asked him some questions.

Fred didn't have too much restraint this time, he wiped his sweat and answered the reporter's question with a smile on his face

By the end of the race, he had taken it a lot easier.

When the reporter asked him what he expected of his results, he was shy again:

"The last one is also acceptable. ”

The people around them laughed, and Fred made a better impression on them.

In the other corner of the backstage, Marek was already chatting with the second player.

Xia Shu's English is only one Zhao Yu stronger than Qin Jian, but fortunately, he is accompanied by an interpreter.

Today's Young Master Fang did not appear in the background, and Xia Shu was accompanied by a beautiful woman with a quiet face.

Others can recognize this as Natsuki's mother at a glance.

With his mother by his side, two teachers and important people watching, Natsuki Aso told himself that he had to do his best to leave his performance on the final stage of this year's Chopin Competition.

She always had in mind what she was here for, and she wanted to stand on the top podium.

The words that rang in her ears were always around Toi—

But so far, we haven't been on the top of the podium. ’

'But my generation has never been discouraged'

I think one day we will have a trophy of honour that belongs to us. ’

It may be a long time, but I believe that day will come. ’

'Because of you. ’

As a third-generation classical pianist, she knows what she should work for.

With lofty conviction, she has reached the final step before the championship trophy.

Now, the final battle awaits her.

...

As another bell rang, Marek held out his hand to Natsuki.

After shaking hands, Marek took the stage

The sound of cheering for the No. 1 player sounded in the background.

After 10 seconds, Natsuki took a deep breath and hugged her mother.

Her mother's encouraging look made her feel like she had found her best.

"I'm going to play, Mom. ”

"Go boy, your dad asked me to tell you that you have always been his pride. ”

Natsuki's pupils twitched, and he nodded vigorously.

Turn around.

Admission.

"Whoop——————————————

...

The scene called out the second contestant of the day with enthusiastic applause.

Dressed in a bright red long skirt, today's Aso Natsuki is a little more heroic.

Take a bow.

Seated.

Moment.

The audience was silent.

When Marek noticed Natsuki's gaze, he raised his hand and waved it down.

The prelude to Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 begins.

With the momentum of moving forward bravely, Natsuki Aso pressed the first note of the piano with a decisive gesture.

"Woo ——"

Bright and heavy chords herald her determination.

Xiao Yi, who belongs to Natsuki Aso, starts.

...

Like Fred, Natsuki showed his experience playing with many symphony orchestras in his concerto performances.

She's in control.

Three measures before the second theme in the first movement, she has a misnote.

This misnote was not noticeable under the band's cover, and it did not affect her subsequent performances.

After moving on to the second theme, she began to surprise the audience.

The purity and flamboyance she handles in this passage gives people a sense of extra confidence.

This is a rather rare expression of emotion, even more so for Europeans

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