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Chapter 376 Discrimination
Among all Chopin's works, "Piano Concerto No. [-] in E Minor" is definitely a moving poem, especially its first movement, which makes people linger and dream, and has a special status like a Bible in the hearts of many piano lovers. .

Many people's fascination with Chopin also began with this concerto. It has been more than 200 years since the birth of this piece, and dozens of classic performance versions have been born during this period.

It is even more difficult to surpass these classics.

Especially in the arena, it is more difficult to rely on this well-known movement to win. The test is not only the strength of performance, but also the ability of on-the-spot reaction and expression.

Therefore, although Meng Han practiced day and night for today's performance, when he actually played, his personal mood inevitably fluctuated. Such fluctuations made his piano sound a little tense.

It gives people the illusion that an arrow is on the string and has to be sent.

More than 200 years ago, in a letter to a friend, Chopin made a clear explanation of this work. He did not require such a strong performance of this concerto. Everything is based on romance, calm and a slightly melancholy state of mind. , To deepen the impression of a bright moon and a good night in spring in the minds of the audience.

But the current Meng Han obviously violated Chopin's original intention of writing this piece.

He played the first movement, but the sound of the piano was full of tension, as if there were countless carriages chasing after him crazily, and he looked like a child who had made a mistake, looking at a loss.

In fact, Meng Han also clearly realized this.

Sweat appeared on his forehead, and he knew that once the rhythm speeded up, it would be impossible to stop, he had to bite the bullet and continue talking, or stop playing, don't try to ease the melody, that would make the whole piece even more abrupt.

It was also in this fast-paced performance that Meng Han played the entire piece completely.

"It's over!"

Annoyed expression appeared on Meng Han's face. When he stood up and gave a gentleman's salute to the judges and the audience, although there was constant applause, he clearly saw the ridicule in people's eyes and the sneer in the corner of their mouth.

He felt a sudden pain in his heart, and subconsciously looked towards the corner of the contestant's seat.

At that moment, although the man's expression was neither sad nor happy, his face was ruthless, but his applause seemed to be drumming very hard.

"What is this? Pity?" Meng Han walked off the stage in frustration.

Afterwards, after constant agreement by the judges, Meng Han finally scored 82 points, barely on the verge of passing the line. Whether he can successfully advance to the next round will depend on the results of the subsequent players.

"He knows us?"

Under the stage, Fu Xiaoci asked curiously: "What kind of look is that? We owe him money?"

"It's considered acquaintance, I had a relationship with him once."

Liao Yuan's slender fingers tapped slowly on his knees, "There have been some small conflicts, but it's not a big deal. They are all Chinese. When they go abroad, they should be consistent with the outside world and not engage in internal conflicts."

"Hey, Brother Yuan, what you said is very leader-like!" Fu Xiaoci grinned.

At this moment, a young man wearing a peaked cap stooped to the seat behind Liao Yuan, changed seats with the people there, and then whispered to Liao Yuan: "Teacher..."

Hearing the voice, Liao Yuan turned around in doubt, and was a little surprised when he saw the young man's appearance: "Wu Di?"

Wu Di looked a little excited, "Teacher, what a coincidence, we are in the same hall."

"It's a coincidence." Liao Yuan smiled slightly.

After Wu Di won the Tchaikovsky Competition last year, he was in the limelight at home and abroad for a while. He almost got the same treatment as when Lin Weiyin won the Chopin Gold Medal. Interviews with the media, and now the net worth is no longer what it used to be.

It is worth mentioning that after Wu Di won the Chai Prize, he has always regarded himself as Liao Yuan's disciple. In some interviews, he often talked about the details of his communication with Liao Yuan in the Tchaikovsky Competition. The parties did not admit it directly, but from the outside world, it seems that they also acquiesced to Wu Di's statement. Therefore, words such as "Liao Yuan's disciples and students" are often seen on Wu Di's resume.

"Teacher, your outfit today is really cool."

Wu Di looked at Liao Yuan's makeup and said seriously: "I will ask my assistant to put on this makeup for me tomorrow."

Liao Yuan couldn't laugh or cry.

At this time, a new round of contestants' performances began, and the audience fell silent, listening to the new contestants' performances.

To people's surprise, the performance of the new contestant turned out to be Chopin's First Piano Concerto, and it was also the same first movement.

This surprised people, and one of the judges asked repeatedly: "Are you sure?"

"Sure." The new contestant said confidently: "There is no gap without comparison. I believe in Chopin's works, and we Poles understand the spirit and meaning of them better."

As soon as the voice fell, someone on the scene applauded.

Although the silence soon fell, the scene was impressive.

But Meng Han, who had just stepped down, suddenly turned red. This obvious racial discrimination made him feel very uncomfortable and even a little annoyed.

However, what the other party said was impeccable, and it was a bit inappropriate to accuse the other party of discrimination.

"My name is George Rowan. I am from Warsaw, Poland. I am from the same place as Chopin. Please remember my name."

After the new player introduced himself, he sat on the piano bench, glanced sideways at the audience, and then began to play.

"This big hooked nose..."

Under the stage, Fu Xiaoci said angrily, "What kind of eyes is that? Are you provoking me?"

"Miss Ci, I think he is provoking the teacher."

Wu Di whispered: "George was originally a college piano teacher. Although he didn't win any awards, his performance videos are very famous and powerful on the Internet. However, because he is a famous racist, So unpopular and it cost him his job, but he is undeniably a very capable pianist."

"Stinky boy, do you know what it means to inflate others' morale and destroy one's own prestige?"

Fu Xiaoci became even more angry, raised her hand and slammed Wu Di's peaked cap, which attracted the attention of the people around her.

Liao Yuan said, "Quiet."

Wu Di immediately shut his mouth tightly.

Fu Xiaoci vented all her grievances on the Polish eagle-nosed man on the stage, but soon she was a little surprised.

Although this man named George is very arrogant, his playing ability is really powerful. He played "Chopin's First Piano No. [-]" with tenderness, as if to immerse people in endless tenderness, unable to extricate themselves. .

Compared with Meng Han, both rhythm and emotional expression are obviously better.
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Thank you Shan Qingying for your reward
(End of this chapter)