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Chapter 499 Teacher: Who the hell is this person!
Chapter 499 Teacher: Who the hell is this person! (Please subscribe ~ monthly pass!)
Soon, the party began.
For such a large-scale graduation recital, and the main characters are some of the most concerned young talents in the industry, there will naturally be a full house.
Many professional judges and journalists from major media magazines also attended the event one after another.
After a short break, the four performers who have received much attention tonight have adjusted their condition.
For some reason, the four of them felt that their condition was better.
Especially Weiss.
Jie Ge's encouragement buff may not be very obvious.
But for some of the explanations that several people have done before, Weiss can be said to have heard them from beginning to end.
Perhaps, different explanations for different people will be more suitable for individuals. By analogy, Weiss can have a clearer understanding of his future piano development.
For performers, there are only a few problems in performance.
For the understanding of the work, add some of your own perception and understanding while explaining the original meaning of the work.
Some original things must be clearly expressed, and sentiments and understandings must also be added.
How not to conflict is what needs to be considered.
And when expressing works, how to develop the potential of the piano in an all-round way and make the music come alive.
There is basically no need to talk about skill training, every pianist will do it.
And the development of the piano is even more important.
Each different detail is dealt with, why is it so, what is trying to express.
How to achieve finer, finer to the deepest tone, volume.
And in order to achieve these timbres and volumes and connect them well, how should my hands touch the keys.
Only by integrating these things can we form our own unique style.
This is what makes a pianist truly unique.
Some pianists are flamboyant and free-spirited.
Some pianists are calm and introverted, gentle and elegant.
Some pianists will be optimistic and happy every day, while others will be melancholy.
Recognize your own unique personality and way of thinking, so as to determine who, what time period, or what kind of music is suitable for playing.
In the case of less conflict between personal characteristics and the content expressed in the music, further add your own thinking and polish your piano skills.
Only in this way can he become a unique pianist that no one can replace.
of course.
Simple to say.
Looking at the world, there are very few people who can really do this.
But the name of everyone who really does it will be remembered by the industry forever.
It is also a direction that all piano artists are striving for.
"Our graduation recital will start soon!"
On the stage, the host is already in place.
The four performers in the audience can be said to be very nervous.
It was just a little nervous before.
After all, this graduation concert is not the kind of concert that ordinary students just spend some money on.
This is a concert organized by top schools for four of the strongest rising stars in the industry.
The purpose is to better promote the development of the four in the music industry.
Moreover, quite a few industry journalists, critics, etc. were invited.
The attention is very high.
Most of the audience are people in the industry, or some classmates, tutors, etc. in the school.
Of course, there are still relatively few students.
The students who can come here, although they can't make it to the stage, are definitely not weak.
Therefore, the atmosphere was already slightly tense.
Ok.
Then came Li Shaojie.
This was not the straw that broke the camel's back.
This fucking is the Himalayas smashed in the face of the camel.
Don't look at the fact that there are many well-known critics in the industry, many reporters, and many bigwigs in the industry.
But in front of Li Shaojie, those things are all younger brothers.
Those critics were eager to break their heads and lick Brother Jie in different ways, and the reporters were even more eager to participate in Li Shaojie's opening concert, and then started to praise him wildly.
On the contrary, some people have thought about whether to make some news topics by smearing Jiege or criticizing a few words.
But basically it belongs to the brand of self-defeating golden comments.
After all, until now, many things have been recognized.
This kind of destructive power is no less than that of a very academic journal that suddenly published Minke's denial of the first law of thermodynamics, which can be called the ceiling of suicide reports.
There must be supporters, and supporters cannot be avoided.
But most of them will only think that you are releasing dog P.
Boss?
You know, for some people it may be a big brother, but for some people, it may be all fans.
Such a big Buddha is placed in the background.
Eyeballs are rounded, ready to see how you play.
To be honest, apart from being excited, I was really panicked.
very panic.
Yumiko was the first to play.
Yumiko was dumbfounded.
Backstage, Yumiko already knew Li Shaojie's identity.
Very good, one more person was struck by lightning.
Since I knew it late, I didn't have time to adjust it.
Yumiko is the most confused person.
Li Shaojie!
what is this? !!
Yumiko's idol is Toshio Nagano, a young pianist in China.
As an iconic figure in the golden generation, Toshio Nagano's popularity in the neon piano industry can definitely refer to Li Shaojie in China.
But sometimes it's really scary.
Li Shaojie and Toshio Nagano are also classmates, and even half old enemies.
After all, Toshio Nagano's teachers have all been crushed by Brother Jie directly.
It's not a level anymore.
As a fan of Toshio Nagano, how could it be possible that Yumiko didn't understand the incident between Li Shaojie and Toshio Nagano's mentor and apprentice?
That can even recite the full text.
Therefore, Yumiko's impression of Li Shaojie is very complicated.
On the one hand, I can't resist Li Shaojie's performance at all - it's hard for a pianist to resist.
On the other hand, because of the things about my idol, I have complicated feelings towards Li Shaojie.
On the one hand, there is some resentment for Li Shaojie's use of the wildest way to severely attack the benchmark of his country's piano industry - Toshio Nagano and his teacher
But on the one hand, they are grateful to Li Shaojie for letting the stubborn Nagano Toshio succeed in rejuvenating for a second time.
But those moods are purely normal.
And now, the living are watching in the background.
Yumiko's scalp exploded and went numb.
Especially Li Shaojie also gave some pointers to himself.
That complex mood is even stronger.
It might be hard to describe, but Yumiko was particularly flustered.
Very afraid, the thief is afraid.
"Damn dad Yumiko, you can do it."
Putting small fists on her chest to cheer herself up, Yumiko's mind went blank, and then went straight to the piano and started playing.
I don't know what I'm doing, anyway, it starts to bounce out of nowhere.
To be honest, such a state is actually not outrageous.
Piano is more of muscle memory.
Many people who have learned the piano know it.
Sometimes I suddenly lose my mind during the performance, and play the whole field inexplicably in a trance, and after realizing it, I don’t know what I just played.
Ordinary tunes are fine.
But for Rondo that would be fatal.
It is very likely that you repeat the roundabout passage, roundabout several times, forget which side you are playing, and then pick up the wrong passage with your brain buzzing, or briefly forget how to jump to the next roundabout passage.
But fortunately, Yumiko did not play the rondo, and the muscle memory is even more solid.
Yumiko's mind was full of what Li Shaojie had pointed out to her just now.
To be honest, in this wonderful state, I will slightly change my performance.
Not much has changed.
But it caught the eyes of many critics in the audience.
They looked at each other and nodded.
But he was surprised in his heart.
What happened to Yumiko?
Why does it feel like there has been a lot of progress all of a sudden?
Is it an epiphany?
Many critics didn't think it was an exaggeration.
For a professional performer, it is actually quite normal to have an epiphany and then make a big leap.
Because the daily accumulation is sufficient, it is the accumulation of more than ten or twenty years.
Thick and thin.
However, Yumiko can make a breakthrough on this critical occasion today, which will be of great benefit to her future career!
soon.
Yumiko's rounds are over.
Backstage, Yumiko's mind was still numb.
I really didn't think about anything.
It's a bit of a feeling of "forget it all, then go ahead" and then suddenly explode in combat power and smash other people.
but.
Yumiko is obviously not the only one who "forgot all about it".
To tell the truth, the second place is Lauren.
Lauren was miserable too.
Lauren only watched one session of Li Shaojie's explanation.
And now I am still immersed in the scene of "Fuck, Brother Jie just praised me!! Brother Jie admits that I am an artist!!".
It's hard to extricate yourself.
Still laughing silly before going on stage.
When I got on stage, I couldn't be happy anymore.
Adjustment is adjustment, good state is good state.
But I really forgot what to do, I only knew that I should play XX.
However, in fact, such a state is often the best for a performer.
Needless to say, memorizing scores is an essential quality in itself.
Sometimes I am too nervous, and I really forget the score.
If you pay too much attention to the score and think about it carefully, it will be easier to forget it.
It's as if you knew a certain word at first, but if you stare at it for a few minutes, you will feel that this thing is getting more and more unfamiliar.
Pretty much the same thing.
Basically forget.
Can know roughly what I should do, but only a little.
With all the body and mind relaxed, it will make the performance more active and full of freedom.
Thinking about art and works often needs to be done while practicing and studying, which is for muscle memory.
play?
The brain does not need to think, the body will express what you want to express.
And Li Shaojie mentioned some techniques and ways of understanding the work before, which can be regarded as a hint for several people.
So, subconsciously, the performances of several people have indeed changed more or less.
After Lauren finished, Winston and Weiss also played one after another.
Weiss, in particular, changed the most thoroughly.
Originally, in the eyes of all other critics, Weiss was the pianist with the most solid technique and the most delicate performance.
The only slight problem is that he has not yet formed his own unique style.
But today, the four pianists gave everyone very surprising changes.
Weiss' playing is still solid and detailed today.
But the slightly mechanized feeling in the past has begun to change a little today.
It seems to have become calm, solid, and thick.
But there is a sense of breathing rhythm, which is more vital.
A unique personal style seems to be starting to form.
And the other three also have completely different changes in their own directions!
This change is not obvious, not exaggerated, or even just a little bit.
But with the slightest hint of germination, it is enough for many critics to see their new start.
Maybe it's the key to the next level!
Soon, the show will be over.
Among the school leaders, several mentors also came to the stage to have some interaction with their own students, and there will be some report-like speeches.
These are actually critical as well.
And the mentors of the few people, in the piano world, are also very powerful performers.
Of course, the mentors also felt a little unbelievable about the changes in the few people.
Because before the performance started, several mentors were in place.
I don't communicate much with the students, and I sit in the first row under the stage.
All they know is that a mysterious, incredible guy is coming, but they don't know who it is.
This time, seeing the changes in their students, several instructors scratched their heads and didn't expect who would have such ability.
After all, this transformation, to be honest, must be inseparable from that mysterious guy.
You must know that the instructors are absolutely aware of the problems of the young performers, and have said it many times, and pointed out the direction of improvement.
But TM, we said so many times before that nothing has changed, and when that mysterious person came, you broke through in place. Do we teachers have to lose face? !
But why come to me, you guys are moaning, but he just said you all once? !
How much pressure did this person put on him?
To tell the truth, several mentors have mixed feelings.
Because Li Shaojie's instructions to the four are very similar to those of several mentors.
But several mentors are also very curious.
I heard that this mysterious boss will also join the concert.
Ask the students who this person is, and the students just smile strangely.
Ask the people in the concert hall, the people in the concert hall don’t dare to say what they know, they just say it’s a big “surprise”.
The angry old comrade almost couldn't help turning his face.
But think about it.
until now.
This mysterious guy is finally making his debut!
These old fellows of mine want to see today, who is this extraordinary person? !
soon.
Weiss and the others looked at each other and nodded.
Lauren stood up and said.
"Today's show was a success, but it's definitely not over."
Shrugged, and then said in a very surprised tone.
"Really, to be honest, I didn't expect that we could invite this person to our graduation recital. I think that being able to have this person to perform in our graduation recital will definitely become the most precious memory in our lifetime. "
The more MD said, the more outrageous it was! !
Seeing the three people beside them nodding their heads in agreement, the instructors couldn't hold back for a while.
There is an inexplicable sour and eating taste.
It's like the feeling that the fruit on the tree I planted has finally become fine, but I call someone else my father.
I just want to see who you are? !
"Next, all the lights in the venue will be blacked out."
Lauren chuckled.
"He said that he wanted to use the purest music without halos to communicate with everyone!"
I'm RNM!
Several instructors rolled their eyes.
I thought I'd know who this is right away, but you made such a move for me? !
It feels like playing an H game and after finally unlocking the rustling scene, suddenly TM jumps out and a zombie scares you.
Can it work? !
"Oh?! Who is it?"
Many audience members in the audience also became curious.
"So confident?"
"Speak only with music? I like it!!"
"Then, I'll leave the stage to him, thank you everyone!"
The four of them put down their microphones, and sat down in their seats under the stage.
Immediately, the lights of the audience went dark.
I have to learn English. I am very motivated to learn English now.
The fun of gnawing raw meat is simply great, and you can also be rewarded with rustling things. It is simply the best learning software.
(End of this chapter)
Soon, the party began.
For such a large-scale graduation recital, and the main characters are some of the most concerned young talents in the industry, there will naturally be a full house.
Many professional judges and journalists from major media magazines also attended the event one after another.
After a short break, the four performers who have received much attention tonight have adjusted their condition.
For some reason, the four of them felt that their condition was better.
Especially Weiss.
Jie Ge's encouragement buff may not be very obvious.
But for some of the explanations that several people have done before, Weiss can be said to have heard them from beginning to end.
Perhaps, different explanations for different people will be more suitable for individuals. By analogy, Weiss can have a clearer understanding of his future piano development.
For performers, there are only a few problems in performance.
For the understanding of the work, add some of your own perception and understanding while explaining the original meaning of the work.
Some original things must be clearly expressed, and sentiments and understandings must also be added.
How not to conflict is what needs to be considered.
And when expressing works, how to develop the potential of the piano in an all-round way and make the music come alive.
There is basically no need to talk about skill training, every pianist will do it.
And the development of the piano is even more important.
Each different detail is dealt with, why is it so, what is trying to express.
How to achieve finer, finer to the deepest tone, volume.
And in order to achieve these timbres and volumes and connect them well, how should my hands touch the keys.
Only by integrating these things can we form our own unique style.
This is what makes a pianist truly unique.
Some pianists are flamboyant and free-spirited.
Some pianists are calm and introverted, gentle and elegant.
Some pianists will be optimistic and happy every day, while others will be melancholy.
Recognize your own unique personality and way of thinking, so as to determine who, what time period, or what kind of music is suitable for playing.
In the case of less conflict between personal characteristics and the content expressed in the music, further add your own thinking and polish your piano skills.
Only in this way can he become a unique pianist that no one can replace.
of course.
Simple to say.
Looking at the world, there are very few people who can really do this.
But the name of everyone who really does it will be remembered by the industry forever.
It is also a direction that all piano artists are striving for.
"Our graduation recital will start soon!"
On the stage, the host is already in place.
The four performers in the audience can be said to be very nervous.
It was just a little nervous before.
After all, this graduation concert is not the kind of concert that ordinary students just spend some money on.
This is a concert organized by top schools for four of the strongest rising stars in the industry.
The purpose is to better promote the development of the four in the music industry.
Moreover, quite a few industry journalists, critics, etc. were invited.
The attention is very high.
Most of the audience are people in the industry, or some classmates, tutors, etc. in the school.
Of course, there are still relatively few students.
The students who can come here, although they can't make it to the stage, are definitely not weak.
Therefore, the atmosphere was already slightly tense.
Ok.
Then came Li Shaojie.
This was not the straw that broke the camel's back.
This fucking is the Himalayas smashed in the face of the camel.
Don't look at the fact that there are many well-known critics in the industry, many reporters, and many bigwigs in the industry.
But in front of Li Shaojie, those things are all younger brothers.
Those critics were eager to break their heads and lick Brother Jie in different ways, and the reporters were even more eager to participate in Li Shaojie's opening concert, and then started to praise him wildly.
On the contrary, some people have thought about whether to make some news topics by smearing Jiege or criticizing a few words.
But basically it belongs to the brand of self-defeating golden comments.
After all, until now, many things have been recognized.
This kind of destructive power is no less than that of a very academic journal that suddenly published Minke's denial of the first law of thermodynamics, which can be called the ceiling of suicide reports.
There must be supporters, and supporters cannot be avoided.
But most of them will only think that you are releasing dog P.
Boss?
You know, for some people it may be a big brother, but for some people, it may be all fans.
Such a big Buddha is placed in the background.
Eyeballs are rounded, ready to see how you play.
To be honest, apart from being excited, I was really panicked.
very panic.
Yumiko was the first to play.
Yumiko was dumbfounded.
Backstage, Yumiko already knew Li Shaojie's identity.
Very good, one more person was struck by lightning.
Since I knew it late, I didn't have time to adjust it.
Yumiko is the most confused person.
Li Shaojie!
what is this? !!
Yumiko's idol is Toshio Nagano, a young pianist in China.
As an iconic figure in the golden generation, Toshio Nagano's popularity in the neon piano industry can definitely refer to Li Shaojie in China.
But sometimes it's really scary.
Li Shaojie and Toshio Nagano are also classmates, and even half old enemies.
After all, Toshio Nagano's teachers have all been crushed by Brother Jie directly.
It's not a level anymore.
As a fan of Toshio Nagano, how could it be possible that Yumiko didn't understand the incident between Li Shaojie and Toshio Nagano's mentor and apprentice?
That can even recite the full text.
Therefore, Yumiko's impression of Li Shaojie is very complicated.
On the one hand, I can't resist Li Shaojie's performance at all - it's hard for a pianist to resist.
On the other hand, because of the things about my idol, I have complicated feelings towards Li Shaojie.
On the one hand, there is some resentment for Li Shaojie's use of the wildest way to severely attack the benchmark of his country's piano industry - Toshio Nagano and his teacher
But on the one hand, they are grateful to Li Shaojie for letting the stubborn Nagano Toshio succeed in rejuvenating for a second time.
But those moods are purely normal.
And now, the living are watching in the background.
Yumiko's scalp exploded and went numb.
Especially Li Shaojie also gave some pointers to himself.
That complex mood is even stronger.
It might be hard to describe, but Yumiko was particularly flustered.
Very afraid, the thief is afraid.
"Damn dad Yumiko, you can do it."
Putting small fists on her chest to cheer herself up, Yumiko's mind went blank, and then went straight to the piano and started playing.
I don't know what I'm doing, anyway, it starts to bounce out of nowhere.
To be honest, such a state is actually not outrageous.
Piano is more of muscle memory.
Many people who have learned the piano know it.
Sometimes I suddenly lose my mind during the performance, and play the whole field inexplicably in a trance, and after realizing it, I don’t know what I just played.
Ordinary tunes are fine.
But for Rondo that would be fatal.
It is very likely that you repeat the roundabout passage, roundabout several times, forget which side you are playing, and then pick up the wrong passage with your brain buzzing, or briefly forget how to jump to the next roundabout passage.
But fortunately, Yumiko did not play the rondo, and the muscle memory is even more solid.
Yumiko's mind was full of what Li Shaojie had pointed out to her just now.
To be honest, in this wonderful state, I will slightly change my performance.
Not much has changed.
But it caught the eyes of many critics in the audience.
They looked at each other and nodded.
But he was surprised in his heart.
What happened to Yumiko?
Why does it feel like there has been a lot of progress all of a sudden?
Is it an epiphany?
Many critics didn't think it was an exaggeration.
For a professional performer, it is actually quite normal to have an epiphany and then make a big leap.
Because the daily accumulation is sufficient, it is the accumulation of more than ten or twenty years.
Thick and thin.
However, Yumiko can make a breakthrough on this critical occasion today, which will be of great benefit to her future career!
soon.
Yumiko's rounds are over.
Backstage, Yumiko's mind was still numb.
I really didn't think about anything.
It's a bit of a feeling of "forget it all, then go ahead" and then suddenly explode in combat power and smash other people.
but.
Yumiko is obviously not the only one who "forgot all about it".
To tell the truth, the second place is Lauren.
Lauren was miserable too.
Lauren only watched one session of Li Shaojie's explanation.
And now I am still immersed in the scene of "Fuck, Brother Jie just praised me!! Brother Jie admits that I am an artist!!".
It's hard to extricate yourself.
Still laughing silly before going on stage.
When I got on stage, I couldn't be happy anymore.
Adjustment is adjustment, good state is good state.
But I really forgot what to do, I only knew that I should play XX.
However, in fact, such a state is often the best for a performer.
Needless to say, memorizing scores is an essential quality in itself.
Sometimes I am too nervous, and I really forget the score.
If you pay too much attention to the score and think about it carefully, it will be easier to forget it.
It's as if you knew a certain word at first, but if you stare at it for a few minutes, you will feel that this thing is getting more and more unfamiliar.
Pretty much the same thing.
Basically forget.
Can know roughly what I should do, but only a little.
With all the body and mind relaxed, it will make the performance more active and full of freedom.
Thinking about art and works often needs to be done while practicing and studying, which is for muscle memory.
play?
The brain does not need to think, the body will express what you want to express.
And Li Shaojie mentioned some techniques and ways of understanding the work before, which can be regarded as a hint for several people.
So, subconsciously, the performances of several people have indeed changed more or less.
After Lauren finished, Winston and Weiss also played one after another.
Weiss, in particular, changed the most thoroughly.
Originally, in the eyes of all other critics, Weiss was the pianist with the most solid technique and the most delicate performance.
The only slight problem is that he has not yet formed his own unique style.
But today, the four pianists gave everyone very surprising changes.
Weiss' playing is still solid and detailed today.
But the slightly mechanized feeling in the past has begun to change a little today.
It seems to have become calm, solid, and thick.
But there is a sense of breathing rhythm, which is more vital.
A unique personal style seems to be starting to form.
And the other three also have completely different changes in their own directions!
This change is not obvious, not exaggerated, or even just a little bit.
But with the slightest hint of germination, it is enough for many critics to see their new start.
Maybe it's the key to the next level!
Soon, the show will be over.
Among the school leaders, several mentors also came to the stage to have some interaction with their own students, and there will be some report-like speeches.
These are actually critical as well.
And the mentors of the few people, in the piano world, are also very powerful performers.
Of course, the mentors also felt a little unbelievable about the changes in the few people.
Because before the performance started, several mentors were in place.
I don't communicate much with the students, and I sit in the first row under the stage.
All they know is that a mysterious, incredible guy is coming, but they don't know who it is.
This time, seeing the changes in their students, several instructors scratched their heads and didn't expect who would have such ability.
After all, this transformation, to be honest, must be inseparable from that mysterious guy.
You must know that the instructors are absolutely aware of the problems of the young performers, and have said it many times, and pointed out the direction of improvement.
But TM, we said so many times before that nothing has changed, and when that mysterious person came, you broke through in place. Do we teachers have to lose face? !
But why come to me, you guys are moaning, but he just said you all once? !
How much pressure did this person put on him?
To tell the truth, several mentors have mixed feelings.
Because Li Shaojie's instructions to the four are very similar to those of several mentors.
But several mentors are also very curious.
I heard that this mysterious boss will also join the concert.
Ask the students who this person is, and the students just smile strangely.
Ask the people in the concert hall, the people in the concert hall don’t dare to say what they know, they just say it’s a big “surprise”.
The angry old comrade almost couldn't help turning his face.
But think about it.
until now.
This mysterious guy is finally making his debut!
These old fellows of mine want to see today, who is this extraordinary person? !
soon.
Weiss and the others looked at each other and nodded.
Lauren stood up and said.
"Today's show was a success, but it's definitely not over."
Shrugged, and then said in a very surprised tone.
"Really, to be honest, I didn't expect that we could invite this person to our graduation recital. I think that being able to have this person to perform in our graduation recital will definitely become the most precious memory in our lifetime. "
The more MD said, the more outrageous it was! !
Seeing the three people beside them nodding their heads in agreement, the instructors couldn't hold back for a while.
There is an inexplicable sour and eating taste.
It's like the feeling that the fruit on the tree I planted has finally become fine, but I call someone else my father.
I just want to see who you are? !
"Next, all the lights in the venue will be blacked out."
Lauren chuckled.
"He said that he wanted to use the purest music without halos to communicate with everyone!"
I'm RNM!
Several instructors rolled their eyes.
I thought I'd know who this is right away, but you made such a move for me? !
It feels like playing an H game and after finally unlocking the rustling scene, suddenly TM jumps out and a zombie scares you.
Can it work? !
"Oh?! Who is it?"
Many audience members in the audience also became curious.
"So confident?"
"Speak only with music? I like it!!"
"Then, I'll leave the stage to him, thank you everyone!"
The four of them put down their microphones, and sat down in their seats under the stage.
Immediately, the lights of the audience went dark.
I have to learn English. I am very motivated to learn English now.
The fun of gnawing raw meat is simply great, and you can also be rewarded with rustling things. It is simply the best learning software.
(End of this chapter)
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