"Dad, is this the United States?" said Tongtong as he looked at the scenery outside the airport.

"Yes, we have arrived. Lin Qirong took her by the hand and said.

Texas, the most impressive thing for everyone is the top three in the NBA, and the rest is not clear.

In fact, it is the largest state in the south of the United States, and the second largest state in the United States, second only to Alaska, and occupies an important position in the economy of the United States, accounting for about 9% of the total economic output of the United States, ranking second among the 50 states.

The city they came to was called Fort Worth, known as "the place where the West began" and is now one of the best cities in Texas for life and business.

The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for which Tongtong participates is held in this city, which is held every four years, and is one of the few large-scale music competitions in the world, and is also a large-scale music event on the same level as the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, Chopin and Queen Elizabeth International Piano Competition.

If Tongtong can perform well in this competition, then he will truly become famous in the world music circle.

Lin Qirong doesn't have any special requirements for this, for him, Tongtong just needs to like it and then perform happily on this stage to get enough experience.

After staying in the hotel arranged by the organizing committee, Lin Qirong ushered in an old friend.

Christopher Hayden, a young pianist who made a name for himself in the youth music scene, came to visit accompanied by his father.

"You're also here to participate in this competition?" Lin Qirong understood when he saw them.

As a disciple of Hayden's music master, coupled with the fact that he could often participate in performances in Vienna, the city of music, the reputation of the piano prodigy was heard even in China.

For example, Han Bing discussed with himself and wanted to invite him to do a show.

"Yes, Hayden was also invited. Christopher York said, "His teacher said that it is not bad to come to see the world, and there is no need to force grades or anything, so we are here." ”

"Then this time he and Tongtong are opponents. Lin Qirong said with a smile.

"I'm pretty good. Tongtong waved his small fist and said, "I won't lose to you." ”

Hayden smiled shyly, seemingly unconcerned about this.

Lin Qirong nodded lightly, this little boy is becoming more and more like a musician.

"As one of the most famous music competitions in the world, each Van Cliburn International Piano Competition attracts a large number of pianists to participate in the competition, hoping to make a name for themselves.

Although the competition for teenagers is not as fierce as in the adult category, there are also many teenagers who come to participate, and prodigies are not worth much here. Yorke paraphrased Hayden's teacher, Bradrick Moore, as saying, "At their age, there is basically no much difference in playing skills, compared to spirituality and improvisation, and Tongtong has a unique advantage in this regard." ”

Tongtong's spirituality for the piano is something that even Bradtrick Moore is amazed by.

"Hayden also has a lot of experience in acting, and I believe that he will shine when the time comes. Lin Qirong smiled, "So let's stop blowing each other, let's eat together." ”

"Good. York laughed too.

A group of people dined together at the hotel's restaurant, tasted some of the region's delicacies, and met many talented teenagers who also came to participate in this youth piano competition.

As York said, geniuses are the least valuable here, and each one of them is the best child in every country, and he has an extraordinary talent for the piano and has worked hard for it, otherwise he would not have come to participate in this competition.

But what surprised him was that both the parents of these children and the children themselves showed very strange looks when they saw them, and their eyes were a little complicated, as if those famous stars were full of awe and envy when they saw their eyes.

It wasn't until he got to know a family and asked this question that Lin Qirong understood.

The other party explained, "Although we children are all piano prodigies, there is still a gap compared with Hayden and Tongtong, as long as you follow this circle, who doesn't know that Hayden is a disciple of Maestro Bradrick Moore, and often appears in various concerts?"

And the piece that Tongtong performed at the New Year's concert was so shocking that it was not something that ordinary children could play at all.

Compared with these two children, our other children are inferior in fame and strength, how can we not be in awe when we see you?"

Lin Qirong suddenly realized that Feelings Hayden and Tongtong are the most famous people in the youth music circle, and they are already little stars.

I still seem to have underestimated the impact of Tongtong's performance at the New Year's concert.

But that's a good thing, so don't worry about it.

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According to the schedule, the competition in the junior division was held before the senior division, so after two days of acclimatization practice, the competition officially began.

The historic venue of the competition is the Municipal Concert Hall in Fort Worth, and the surrounding walls are lined with portraits and photographs that tell the story of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where many piano virtuoso masters have competed and become world-class pianists.

When you enter the concert hall, you are immediately surrounded by a rich musical atmosphere, and there is no other thought than music.

There were many guests present, and Lin Qirong saw unfamiliar faces, such as Teacher Liang Manhe, Master Bradrick Moore, Cheng Ruibo, and Xu Junzhe······ They are all big names in the piano world.

It seems that the quadrennial Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is also a good event for them.

Of course, the main purpose of Teacher Liang Manhe and Master Bradrick Moore should be to observe the performance of Tong Tong and Hayden, after all, they are students trained by them, and it is natural to care.

As the game time approached, the children in the backstage were visibly nervous, and even if their parents deliberately reassured them, there was no way to put them at ease.

In contrast, Hayden and Tongtong seemed much calmer, especially Tongtong, who was talking happily by Lin Qirong and Zuo Youran's side, and chatting with Hayden next to him from time to time, without a trace of nervousness.

Although the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is one of the most famous piano competitions in the world, in her heart, it is no different from the performances she has participated in.

Of course, these confidence also come from the previous sufficient practice and preparation, in order to participate in this competition, she did not have a holiday at the beginning of the summer vacation, and spent every day in hard practice, and the foundation was very solid, even Teacher Liang Manhe was amazed.

All of this is what allows her to face all this calmly, which is in stark contrast to the situation of other children.

Soon after, the competition officially began, and the children in the backstage appeared one by one, bringing their long-prepared works to the audience, and familiar world famous songs were reproduced on the stage, witnessing the growth of the children.

After each performance, the audience will give their own applause, no matter whether the performance is good or not, this group of children is the future of the world piano industry, worthy of their encouragement.

Why didn't they come to such a piano competition?

Hayden's appearance set off the first climax, in the face of the attention of the audience, he completed his work very calmly and calmly, and his excellent playing skills attracted the attention of countless audiences, who were surprised that he had such excellent playing skills at such a young age.

"Very good playing skills, far beyond the same age. A music master commented, "It's a pity that there is more than enough skill and lack of spirituality, so it is difficult to pour his feelings into the performance, and it is difficult to break through the shackles brought to him by these world-famous songs."

But it's really a kid to look forward to. ”

Maestro Bradrick Moore also sighed deeply, Haydencheng was also able to devote himself to the world of the piano because of his character, but he failed because of his character, so he could not bring unexpected surprises.

However, Hayden is now much better than before, and who can say for sure in the future?

What about the other person?

In everyone's expectation, Tongtong wore a white dress on the stage.

When she greeted the audience elegantly and then sat calmly in front of the piano, Lin Qirong suddenly had a unique feeling.

My family has the feeling of a woman growing up.

In just a few years, Tongtong has grown a lot, and because of her rich experience and performance experience, she matures much earlier than ordinary children, and there is no nervous performance on such an international stage.

Maybe only by my side can I see her childish side.

This feeling makes Lin Qirong both relieved and helpless, probably when a father watches his daughter grow up, it will be this feeling.

The sound of the piano flowing out of the white piano quickly grabbed the listener's ears, as if he was walking on a forest path in late autumn at the moment, and the sunset swept past him and shone into the distance.

A breeze blew, making the autumn frost-dyed leaves slowly flutter like colorful butterflies, and a few mountain birds were startled in the distance, waving their wings and gradually flying out of sight.

At this moment, there is no joy or sadness in the hearts of the audience, only a touch of melancholy, as if they are also a leaf, blooming with the last splendor.

In this piece of music with a touch of sadness, they saw the warmth and beauty of autumn, and heard a fairy tale that happened in autumn, a touching love story.

At the end of the song, the audience erupted in the warmest applause.

To be able to make these musicians with extremely discerning ears feel warm and bring long-lost touch, this little girl alone deserves their warmest applause.

Tongtong's performance at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition was a great success.