Jiang Chao was a little surprised, "Orchestra conductor?"

Kondo smiled and said, "Yes." ”

Then, Jiang Chao turned his head and saw the conductor of the orchestra this time, a silver-haired oriental old man with a personality like a lion's mane, walking up with steady steps.

"Seiji Ozawa!" Jiang Chao was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Yumi Kondo, his eyes had become a little surprised: "Your elder is Seiji Ozawa?"

Kondo nodded shyly: "Well, it's an elder of the family." ”

Suddenly, Jiang Chao somewhat understood why Kondo Yuyu and Huaguo had such a close fate - it turned out that there was a tradition.

……

"Mom, that old man looks like a lion!"

It was Liu Shihan who spoke, as Jiang Chao's number one fan, she also followed her mother here. The two of them sat in the S seat with the best sound quality. There were also two silent men in suits sitting next to the two, who were well-trained bodyguards. Liu Yudong has always disliked this kind of pomp and circumstance in China, but in beautiful countries, especially in places like Texas, he is still not at ease to let his daughter and wife attend concerts alone.

Lilac smiled and patiently introduced Seiji Ozawa to her daughter. Seiji Ozawa is an island music conductor who grew up in China, and is now one of the greatest music conductors in the world. ”

Liu Shihan thought for a while: "But...... Everyone plays or blows the ...... according to the score. What the hell does a conductor do?"

Lilac laughed. In the past, she tried to instill this knowledge in her daughter when she cultivated her sentiments, but her daughter always didn't like to listen. It wasn't until the last time I heard Jiang Chao's performance that my daughter took the initiative to become interested in this knowledge, and she couldn't help but be pleased.

Lilac happily explains: "Even for the same work, different conductors will have completely different requirements for tempo, strength, and color. Great conductors are able to bring out all the potential of their players. ”

Liu Shihan nodded as if he didn't understand—in fact, he just didn't understand.

Lilac laughed and touched her daughter's head, "If you want to understand these questions, you have to study." ”

Speaking of studying, Liu Shihan asked shyly: "Mom, can you really let Brother Jiang Chao be my teacher?"

Lilac hesitated for a moment and nodded seriously: "It's definitely okay! Even if Mom can't, Dad won't lie to you, right?"

Liu Shihan thought of that majestic figure and nodded seriously: "Hmm!"

……

As Mercelyn put it, it was an "expensive" concert.

The orchestra is the world's top orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and the conductor is Seiji Ozawa.

Top orchestras, top conductors, and judges are also top piano masters, it is said that Lang Lang was invited as a special guest judge in this German Prize Competition, but I don't know why, Lang Lang did not sit on the judges' seat. In addition to these, there are top-notch venues.

Texas International Concert Hall is a world-famous concert hall with a capacity of 2,300 people. The fact that the slightest sound of an instrument can reach 2,300 people just by looking at the vibrations of the air is enough to show the value of this concert hall. No kind of recording equipment can restore the auditory experience of a concert hall.

Because everything is top-notch, the ticket price for this concert is very expensive, and the worst C seat costs hundreds of dollars, and the S seat with the best sound quality is even sold for thousands of dollars. So once again, it is confirmed that those who can sit here are either rich or expensive.

It's an honor to be able to play in this environment. Among the finalists this time, except for Matherine, no one has ever appeared on such a big stage, let alone collaborated with these top artists.

This time, except for Jiang Chao and Maitherine, everyone else chose Concerto 21, that is, "Second Concerto". This really surprised Jiang Chao. Because as we all know, the three movements of Concerto 11 chosen by Jiang Chao and Maitherine are very different in style, and there is more room for expression, and more people have chosen Concerto 11 in the past.

Mertherine was also confused. "Maybe it's because the third movement of the First Concerto is too difficult to run and it's prone to car accidents," she thought. ”

Admission is not allowed after the concert starts. After a short wait, the performance finally began – both as a competition and as a grand concert.

The first to take the stage was Messerine, and Jiang Chao was the second.

Banner, who was sitting in the S section on the second floor, looked at the stage silently as she watched Mercelyn and couldn't help but think of a conversation with a friend.

"Although Jiang Chao, as a dark horse, has a high call to win the championship, I prefer to win the final prize for Matherine. Said a friend.

Banner thought for a moment, "Do you think Mertherine has more stage experience?"

"Yes. As we all know, a concerto is different from a solo. I've seen too many players who have performed the piano perfectly, and as soon as they work with an orchestra, they are completely revealed, and the whole piano is outside the orchestra, let alone interact with the conductor. ”

Banner thought about it, and felt that his friend's words made sense. Mertherine has worked with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. And Jiang Chao, who is from China, does not seem to have such an opportunity. Will this be a chain that binds him?

Banner couldn't help but think of the unique vitality in Jiang Chao's music, and there was a trace of expectation in his heart, looking forward to Jiang Chao to surprise him.

But as a loyal Chopin fan, when Seiji Ozawa began to wave the baton in his hand, Banner threw Jiang Chao out of the clouds.

Jiang Chao suddenly began to be surprised. Mertherine is indeed a performer who has worked with the world's top conductors and top symphony orchestras for an early age. The first presentation is opened with a clear orchestral ensemble, and the emotions are impassioned, and the violin melody of the horn and the calm and atmospheric bassoon complement each other and are inspiring. And when the piano sound of Mertherine enters, the thorough and fresh foreshadowing, the continuous delicate emotions, and the tension gradually hit.

Seiji Ozawa's eyes lit up, and his trademark exaggerated expressions and movements gradually appeared, as if he were one with the band. Maitherine's piano lived up to expectations and complemented the band's playing.

"Oh...... It's wonderful!" Banner thought to himself, his expression being the same as that of Seiji Ozawa on stage, and his body swaying slightly to the rhythm of the music, and many listeners like him were immersed in the atmosphere created by the orchestra.

Since Liu Shihan became interested in classical music because of Jiang Chao, she has also begun to be able to listen to other people's performances – of course, she can only listen to the performances of top artists. At this time, she gradually showed a serious expression, and her eyes looked at Mertherine's fingers motionlessly.

This young lady seems to play very well.

Jiang Chao also nodded his head below. However, he didn't appreciate it for too long, so he got up at the signal of the organizing committee and went to the backstage to prepare.