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Chapter 1012 Why are the flowers so red (two chapters in one)

Yang Qian wanted to perform a violin solo, so it was inevitable to use a violin.

However, as stated in the previous notice, only pianos are provided in the examination room, and candidates need to bring their own instruments other than the piano.Therefore, Yang Qian carried a small box with him, turned around and opened it, and took out a violin from it.

Liao Jianyu and others no longer asked questions, they sat with smiles, waiting for Yang Qian's performance.

Chen Gang looked at Yang Qian's violin with great interest.

The old man is over 80 years old, his eyes are a little bad, and he can't see clearly.He just felt that with Yang Qian's status, the quality of the piano should be good.However, for some reason, he couldn't see the corresponding brand symbol of the violin manufacturer either from the sound of the violin or on the violin case just now.

For Chen Gang, who has devoted his whole life to music, especially violin music, he would of course be very curious about Yang Qian's "unknown" violin.

It's a pity that there is an exam right now, and as an examiner, he can't ask the brand of the piano aloud, and it's also hard to come over and touch it himself.

Of course, if Chen Gang got started, he might be a little disappointed.

Because Yang Qian came to take the exam, he didn't choose the best violin in his family!
Yang Qian, who always wanted to be low-key, just packed the company's violin that students, trainees, and musicians usually play in a random box, and brought it here.

Of course, the sound quality of this violin is not bad, it is not an ordinary entry-level violin, after all, Yang Qian himself is more particular about it.

The composition test is for the music, not for my own performance. Such an ordinary piano is enough, isn't it?
Yang Qian first held the violin around his neck, drew the bow with one hand, and turned the "screw" with the other, and simply tuned it.

Although the act of tuning is not uncommon, many professional players will care about the inaccuracy of their pianos, but tuning itself is more about personal basic skills, especially the ability to judge pitch.

Yang Qian could tune the violin quickly and accurately with his own ears alone, and this performance won Chen Gang's nod of approval.

"Teachers, the original piece I'm going to play now is called "Why Are Flowers So Red" (Note 1)."

Liao Jianyu and the others wouldn't urge them loudly, but Yang Qian didn't take long to prepare. Soon, he bowed slightly, gave a brief introduction, and then started his own performance.

The song "Why Are Flowers So Red" gives people an unusual feeling from the name.

why are flowers so red?

Shouldn't flowers be red?

Why is it so red?Is there any special reason for the red color of the flower?
Such a song title can really make people imagine.

However, Yang Qian's first melody will immediately bring back the "audience"'s unrestrained thoughts.

I saw him with his eyes closed, his head tilted slightly, holding the violin between his hands, standing one after the other without any unnecessary movements, rubbing the strings with his left hand, and repeatedly drawing the bow with his right.

This repetition is not a mechanical reciprocation. The twisting of the wrist and the swing of the forearm all appear simple and powerful, and at the same time, the rhythm changes are complicated.

So much so that the melody at the beginning is melodious and delicate, empty and desolate, with treacherous waves and clouds, making people's eyes involuntarily emerge a vast scene different from the land of the Central Plains.

"Northwest frontier?"

"Uighur style?"

Liao Jianyu and Chen Gang looked at each other at the same time. Although they didn't say anything, they both saw similar guesses from the surprised eyes of each other.

Indeed, the melody and rhythm of the prelude at the beginning are very similar to the folk music of the northwest frontier, or it is this style!

Of course, the melodiousness of the piece cannot conceal Yang Qian's excellent performance.

Chen Gang turned his head and his eyes fell on Yang Qian's slowed-down movement of pulling the string.

The fast and slow rhythm has already confirmed to Chen Gang and the others that Yang Qian's violin performance is not just an ordinary beginner, or the level of an ordinary player among stars, he does have real strength.

But this slowed down completely, so slow that the sound of the bowstring was even insignificant. Yang Qian's hand still remained so steady. At the same time, the vibrato with his left hand kept up with the movement. The violin was as stable as if it had never moved.

Chen Gang's eyes couldn't help but burst into surprise.

Good guy!
This kid really has such a skill!

Just like this, a bunch of undergraduates and postgraduates majoring in violin at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music have been compared. Of course, not all of them. There are still many talented students who are equally evil at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. so well.

In fact, it wasn't just Chen Gang who had such a judgment ability, the other examiners sitting on the judges' table, except for the leaders of the administrative department who had to grasp the discipline of the examination room, could basically see that Yang Qian's violin playing skills were extraordinary.

Liao Jianyu also smiled in praise.

Chi Jianbin, on the other hand, was astonished and couldn't help but want to complain.

"You say, you play the violin so well, what entertainment star do you want to sing? What kind of pop music do you want to sing? Study hard for a few years, go to Berkeley, Julia, etc. to be gilded, and then become the principal violinist of an orchestra. okay?"

Chi Jianbin wasn't feeling sorry for Yang Qian in his heart.

The head of the department may be a little selfish, but he's not that bad-hearted.

However, for Chi Jianbin, he really looks down on pop music. In his mind, classical music, traditional opera, and musicals are much, much higher than pop music.

Therefore, even if Yang Qian is a well-known pop singer, Chi Jianbin still feels that he is just a vassal of the market trend, and has not put his mind on real art.
Far away.

Yang Qian's violin-playing skills have been recognized by professionals, so there is no need to go into details here, but as the melody of the music deepens, Yang Qian's delicate expression of the melody of the music is gradually revealed.

"Why is it so red"

Although there are no lyrics, Yang Qian used the rhythm and the changing tone of light and dark to present this kind of sad rhetorical question.

Emotional expression has always been Yang Qian's strong point.

In the performance of pure musical instruments, he can still fully embody this ability.

But what exactly is "why"?

Now Yang Qian didn't give an answer, he ended the sudden strong and fast string pulling just now with a sharp and weak sound, and the bow of his right hand left the string.

Don't worry, this is just a prelude!

The violin solo piece of "Why Are Flowers So Red" that Yang Qian will play is not as simple and brisk as pop songs, it is a piece with a complete structure.

After a pause, Yang Qian began to play the text.

"why are flowers so red,

Why is it so red?"

The timbre of the violin can actually be more changeable. For example, the timbre played by Beethoven's "Violin Concerto in D Major" can be majestic, bright and mellow!

But the most familiar thing about it is the subtle, elegant, delicate, melancholy and mysterious feminine tone.

This kind of timbre can be said to be just right for "Why Are Flowers So Red" at this time.

"Why Are Flowers So Red" flowing from under the bowstring controlled by Yang Qian is like a small river flowing in the dark night, sobbing and sad, as if weeping like a complaint, it is heartbreaking and sad, and like flowers blooming in the corner, lonely and empty , seems to have endless mysterious melancholy.

But it also has a sense of openness in the northwest frontier, and the sad melancholy is just to the point, without being muddled at all, and it enters the emotional picture of the next stage.

Liao Jianyu couldn't help shaking his head when he heard it, his mouth moved slightly, as if he was about to sing along.

Yes, although Yang Qian still didn't give the lyrics, but such a clear melody change, people can't help but find a little rule from the title, which can be vaguely matched to the melody at this time.

Of course, it won't work later, Liao Jianyu is just a famous singer, not a famous lyricist, so he can't improvise.

Moreover, this version of Yang Qian's violin music is indeed not a complete copy of the original score, it has undergone many adaptations, and the expressed content is richer and more delicate.

Not to mention that there are no lyrics, even if there are original lyrics, the audience will not be able to match the lyrics to Yang Qianla's melody here.

"clap clap"

"Bravo!"

Following Yang Qian's last stormy playing, and a classic ending sound at the end, the examiners' inappropriate applause sounded in the supposedly serious examination room!

Chen Gang couldn't hide his happy expression, sitting there applauding and shouting "Bravo".

If you don’t know, you may think this is the scene at the end of a certain performance in the concert hall!Who would have thought that this was just an ordinary postgraduate interview?

"It's really good. The structure of this song is very complete, and does it also use some musical elements of the ethnic minorities in the northwest frontier?"

Liao Jianyu said with a smile.

"Yes, Mr. Liao, the source of inspiration for this song is a Tajik legend in Kunlun Mountains"

Yang Qian took the violin from his neck, bowed politely, and then answered seriously.

"Yang Qian, there was nothing wrong with your performance just now. You played very well, but you put less effort into the expression of your performance. For a violin player, your performance is of course the most important thing. It’s still the melody and timbre you pull out. But your own facial expressions can also be, or definitely be, a very important part of your performance.

Because your audience doesn't just listen with their ears, they also see with their eyes.If you play with a straight face, the audience will find it strange. You, a performer, can’t get into it, how can I get into it?right?Improve this part and your performance will be taken to the next level! "

Chen Gang has been a tutor for most of his life, and now he has forgotten that he is an examiner. He couldn't help but want to give Yang Qian some suggestions for improvement and help him improve.

However, Chen Gang's request was actually somewhat controversial.

For more traditional violin players, they are not willing to add some expressions or movements in the performance, because they feel that these extra things will affect the sound of the performance.

Even, in the eyes of some radical conservatives, these performances are mystification, gimmicks, and disrespect for music.

But in an era where interaction with the audience is more emphasized, the performance of the violin has long been more than just the violin and the melody.

Although Chen Gang is older, his ideas are not outdated. What Yang Qian is asked to do now is more in line with the current era, and he is even at the forefront of the more "trend" era!

Yang Qian may not be able to do a good job in this aspect, but as a performer who was born as a pop singer, he can still understand Mr. Chen Gang's opinions.

So, he nodded and listened carefully.

"Of course, overall, your performance is very good! I like it very much and am very surprised that you can play the violin so well"

Obviously, Chen just said so much, not dissatisfied, but too satisfied, thumbs up all the time, and at the end he even praised it.

"Yes, it's very good! I haven't seen you take it out before."

Liao Jianyu smiled and nodded, echoing the old man.

"Thank you Mr. Chen, thank you Mr. Liao. The class is messed up, and we still have to follow Mr. Chen's teachings and practice hard when we go back."

Yang Qian didn't dare to be complacent, and hurriedly clasped his hands together to show his humility.Unexpectedly, the violin he was still carrying was hooked by the bow in his hand and made a clang.

"You don't need to go back and practice again. You can play a random piece now, such as Anton Dvořák's "Humorous Song", you know this? Well, it is very suitable for expressive performances. Yep, well, well, let’s try this part.”

It was rare to meet such a talented student, so Chen Gang couldn't help but started a period of on-site teaching, regardless of whether he was taking an exam or not.

Liao Jianyu didn't stop him either.

The old man in his 80s is like a "treasure" of the Magic City Conservatory of Music. Whatever he wants to do, he can do it. The big deal is that everyone will work overtime for today's interview.

Moreover, Liao Jianyu also thinks this situation is very interesting, if it spreads in the future, it will be a good story!
Yang Qian didn't dare to neglect, he recalled the score of "Humorous Song" in his head.

It is not in the system, but fortunately, this song is not only very famous and widely spread, but also an etude that violin learners must experience.

When Yang Qian was familiar with violin skills, he also practiced solidly for a period of time.And his memory is still good
(Note 1: "Why Are Flowers So Red" actually doesn't need too much introduction. This is a song that most friends should have heard. It is an episode of the 1963 movie "Visitor on the Iceberg". The songwriter is Mr. Lei Zhenbang. Its music is mainly used in the article, and its violin arrangement is also very classic. You can watch the video of teacher Lu Siqing's solo, supplemented by reading.)
(End of this chapter)