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Chapter 721: "Ba Wang" song, who says that the guzheng is not as good as the piano?

Looking at the entire Chinese music scene, it is difficult to find a few songs that can make people's blood boil more than "Ba Wang". This song is sonorous and powerful, high-pitched and passionate, and every time you hear it, it can stimulate the blood in your body.

In addition, the background of the times when this piece was created can easily resonate with the soul. When many Chinese audiences heard this piece, their hearts were filled with passion and their eyes were filled with tears.

As for the foreigners, they didn't know the background of this song. However, they unconsciously felt a strong fighting spirit in their hearts, and their originally exhausted spirits were lifted up, as if they had gained the motivation to start again.

Those who have encountered setbacks in life, when they hear this inspiring melody, the flame of hope is rekindled in their hearts, and they decide not to sink into despair but to face difficulties bravely.

Some listeners were touched by the emotions in the song, and recalled the years when they fought for their dreams, with tears in their eyes. Those who once worked tirelessly for their goals but lost their way along the way found their belonging in this music and rediscovered their original intentions.

While the audience was moved by the music, the Chinese musicians focused their attention on the music itself.

"What song is this?"

“It’s a bit like The General’s Order.”

"I also think it's The General's Order, but it should be an adaptation. The original version of The General's Order is far less exciting and passionate."

"So Mr. Wang Xuan is really a great musician. The famous Chinese songs he adapted are always taken to a higher level."

"Indeed, this level of musical accomplishment is unprecedented, if not unrivaled in the future."

"I don't think there will be a Wang Xuan in the next two hundred years."

"Too small, too small! Not to mention two hundred years, even in a thousand years, there won't be a Wang Xuan. He is proficient in all musical instruments, has the highest level of attainment in lyrics and music, and is still so young! How can such a person appear so easily?"

At the same time, the top ten international pianists on the scene were also discussing.

"What song did Mr. Wang Xuan play? Does anyone know?" Edward asked.

The crowd shook their heads.

"It's probably another famous Chinese song!"

"No! It's not only a famous Chinese song, it should be called a world famous song. This song is absolutely world-class."

"That's right. There are very few songs that are so exciting. Every note and every melody of this song seems to be able to touch people's souls and inspire people."

"Yeah, it's shocking."

"You all are talking about the music, but did no one notice the zither instrument?"

"That's what I wanted to say. I thought Mr. Wang Xuan was bragging before, but now I find that the timbre of the Chinese guzheng and the notes it produces are really not inferior to our piano."

"The sound produced by this guzheng is a bit like our piano, equally crisp, but the guzheng seems to have a murderous aura that the piano doesn't have."

"It is indeed an incredible instrument! I admit that I have a new appreciation for Chinese national musical instruments."

"So, the suona instrument that Mr. Wang Xuan mentioned can't be that amazing, right?"

Even the top ten pianists were impressed by the guzheng, not to mention other foreign audiences. At this moment, the originally careless audience began to sit up straight, their eyes fixed on the figure on the stage who was fully engaged in the performance.

As the music progressed, Wang Xuan's performance gradually improved. His fingering was skillful and agile, and his rapid plucking of the strings was like a storm, making the audience feel an unprecedented passion and power. Every note was like a burning fire, quickly igniting the dormant passion deep in the hearts of the audience.

At the climax of the piece, Wang Xuan showed amazing skills and emotional expression. His hands danced on the strings, and the melody he played was like surging waves, impacting the audience's mental defenses one after another. It was also like a drop of clear spring water falling into a tranquil lake, creating ripples. The crisp and melodious sound instantly penetrated the entire concert hall.

Sometimes the music is like the sound of flowing water in the mountains, magnificent and exciting. Wang Xuan's fingers danced quickly on the strings, and the notes poured down like a waterfall. The strong rhythm seemed to be the surging rivers in nature, rushing endlessly. Sometimes, the music was like the breeze and the bright moon, quiet and distant. The sound produced by gently plucking the strings was like the twinkling stars in the night sky, soft and mysterious.

Those initial expressions of disdain for the guzheng had all disappeared at this moment. Instead, they were intoxicated by the music and admired the performer. They were impressed by the Chinese guzheng.

In this wonderful music, the audience seemed to see the ancient China. They saw the majestic Great Wall winding between the mountains, the surging Yellow River flowing eastward, and the gentleness and tenderness of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. They felt the profound cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, which is the accumulation of thousands of years of history, the emotional sustenance of countless literati and poets, and the crystallization of the wisdom of the working people.

The performer's hands dance on the strings like two dancing butterflies. Every glissando and every trill is full of life and emotion. Her face is filled with love for music and confidence in culture. At this moment, the guzheng is no longer a strange instrument, but an artistic messenger that can touch the soul.

When the last note fell, the entire concert hall fell into a brief silence. Then, thunderous applause broke out and lasted for a long time. The audience stood up one after another and paid the highest respect to the performers. Their faces were full of excitement and excitement, and the previous disdain and doubt had long disappeared.

"It's incredible! This is the charm of music I have never experienced before!" one audience member exclaimed, his voice full of excitement. "The Chinese guzheng is really a magical instrument!" another audience member exclaimed.

“I am ashamed of my previous prejudice. This is an unparalleled musical feast!”

"Is this the Chinese guzheng? It's incredible, isn't it?"

"I found that I seem to have fallen in love with the Chinese guzheng. The charm of this instrument is irresistible!"

"It turns out that Mr. Wang Xuan was not exaggerating. It turns out that the Chinese guzheng is really as good as our piano."

"Thanks to Mr. Wang Xuan, we got to know the Chinese guzheng."

The audience stood up and the thunderous applause and cheers were deafening.

They waved their hands wildly and shouted, "Bravo!"

"This is a brand new musical experience, which gave me a new understanding of traditional Chinese musical instruments!"

This Guzheng solo not only allowed the audience in the City of Lights to appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese musical instruments, but also made them feel the breadth and depth of Chinese music culture. Wang Xuan, this young musician, has left a strong and colorful mark on the music stage of the City of Lights with his talent and hard work. He tells stories with music and ignites dreams with passion, which attracts the attention of the world.

Wang Xuan slowly stood up and bowed to the audience.

The enthusiasm of the audience remained unabated, and the applause and cheers continued for a long time.

In this enthusiastic atmosphere, the host walked onto the stage excitedly and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Wang Xuan, you are amazing! Your performance just now was amazing!"

"Thank you!" Wang Xuan just said.

"Excuse me, what is the name of the song you just played?" the host asked again.

"The song is called "Ba Wang". It is adapted from the famous Chinese song "General's Order". Of course, I prefer to call it "Men Should Be Self-reliant" because it conveys the spirit of courage to fight, perseverance and self-improvement. This spirit complements the charm of the guzheng. I hope to pass on this spirit of self-improvement to more people through the unique timbre and expressiveness of the guzheng."

"Okay, thank you Mr. Wang Xuan for sharing. Tonight, Mr. Wang Xuan brought us an unprecedented auditory feast with his guzheng. He is not just playing, but also telling a story about courage, persistence and self-improvement. Each of his notes is full of the power of life, and each melody touches the depths of our souls. This is not just a musical performance, but also a cultural exchange and collision, which allows us to deeply feel the profoundness and infinite charm of Chinese music. Mr. Wang Xuan, you are a true music master!" said the host.

At this time, there was another round of applause and cheers from the audience.

Wang Xuan bowed to the audience again, and then looked at Delis again: "How is it? Has the Chinese guzheng disappointed you? Can it be compared with the piano?"

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What could Delis say? She could only apologize: "I'm sorry, I apologize for my arrogance. The Chinese guzheng is indeed an amazing instrument. Of course, I only admit that the Chinese guzheng is amazing, but I still don't agree with you that the guzheng is better than the piano. I can only say that the Chinese guzheng is comparable to our piano."

Wang Xuan nodded, but did not pursue the matter further.

Unlike the suona, it is really hard to judge which is better between the guzheng and the piano. His trip was a success if he could make the West know about the Chinese guzheng and admit that it can be compared with the piano.

Wang Xuan still remembers the original intention of his trip. He decided to go abroad to participate in concerts because music students in China were hit hard and lacked confidence in traditional musical instruments, and he wanted to help these music students regain their confidence.

I don’t know whether the purpose has been achieved.

Of course it was achieved.

At this moment, almost all those who study music in China, especially those who study traditional musical instruments, gathered around the TV and witnessed with their own eyes how Wang Xuan dominated the Lantern City Concert with traditional Chinese music and traditional musical instruments.

Domestic music students expressed their feelings about this.

"It turns out that Chinese music is so powerful. It turns out that the guzheng is an instrument that can be compared with the piano."

"It turns out that it's not that Chinese music is bad, nor that the Guzheng is bad. Just as Wang Xuan said, the Guzheng is bad because the Guzheng player's music selection is bad and his level is not good enough."

What Wang Xuan didn’t know was that, because of his performance, countless Chinese people wanted to learn to play the guzheng, and countless families with the means sent their children to learn the guzheng.

But the shock that Chinese music brings to the Lantern City Concert is far from over.

Because at this Lantern City Concert, the National Music Orchestra also performed a song: "Tianfu Music".