Debut After Eight Years

Elton kept his eyes on Wang Qian and Mars on the podium. He was a little anxious to see the confrontation between the two. This was something he didn't want to happen.

However, things have come to this point, and there is nothing he can do in his artistic conception.

After all, he was not the only one who could stop so many people watching on this occasion.

The many Manhattan School of Music alumni around him would not allow him to stop Mars.

Because, in their view, Mars at this moment carries the honor of Manhattan College, representing all of them!

so!

They will all support Mars!

Listening to Mars' performance, Elton heard an alumnus whisper: Mars has been studying composition for more than 20 years, and he is finally going to achieve something. Back then, Mars rejected many invitations and chose to stay in school to continue his studies. Composing and creating, and then staying to teach, this piece will definitely be his masterpiece!

Another person agreed: Not bad, it's just a prelude, it's very good.

Elton nodded slightly, and he also admitted that this piece by Mars was considered a relatively good piano piece.

Especially in this era of withering classical music, it is a relatively rare work.

However, he compared this song with Wang Qian's published songs in his mind, and found that there was still a gap!

As a pianist, he can quickly distinguish between good and bad and gaps in one minute.

but……

he knows.

The bet between the two on the podium has nothing to do with the quality of the piece, but depends on whether Wang Qian can remember Mars’s first public performance of the piece once again, and whether Wang Qian can repeat it completely afterwards .

Elton also heard someone say: This Huaxia kid is too self-righteous. I'll see how he will end up waiting. Remembering an unfamiliar piece of music once, this is something that even God can't do.

Stop talking, listen carefully, this song is not bad.

calm down!

Everyone began to appreciate this piece of Mars seriously.

Elton was worried about Wang Qian.

It has to be said that after coming into contact with Wang Qian just now, he was really conquered by the music played by Wang Qian and the pure artistry.

It's just that he was more puzzled.

Generally speaking, people with this kind of pure artist aura are absolutely pure artists, basically it is impossible to lie, and they don't bother to lie.

Because, if you like to lie, you cannot be a pure artist, especially if you lie in your own art field, it is even more impossible to become a pure artist.

So……

What kind of person is Wang Qian?

Elton could not understand the young man.

The scene was quiet!

What Mars played was also a short piano piece, only about four minutes long, and he played it with extreme concentration and dedication, expressing his emotions very full.

After the performance, Mars' expression became much calmer, with a sad mood and the breath of memories on his body.

This is the main theme of his piece.

Sitting in front of the piano, Mars didn't get up immediately, but sat there looking at the piano in a daze for a while, reminiscing about his performance just now.

He was still in a daze and disbelief.

Because, since he created this piece of music and finalized it for more than a year, he has performed it hundreds of times, but no performance has ever been as perfect as this time!

Because of this, he now has more ideas about this song, and he really wants to improve some of the details, maybe he can express what he wants to express more perfectly and more attractive...

clap clap clap...

At the scene, Mars was awakened by warm applause.

The alumni of the Manhattan School of Music around Elton first applauded vigorously, and Elton also applauded enthusiastically.

Driven by them, the audience applauded vigorously together!

Warm applause swept the audience.

Mars also woke up from his own thinking and artistic conception, and then stood up with a little regret. He regretted that he could not continue to think more about music in the state just now. Perhaps after thinking about it for a while, he could completely perfect this song.

Unfortunately, the occasion is wrong!

However, inspiration doesn’t come often, and the next time there is such an abundance of inspiration, I don’t know how long it will take.

Mars stood up calmly, bowed lightly to all the applauding people, and said with a smile: Thank you... I named this piece the Goddess of the New York Sea. This is the first time I played it publicly. Thank you everyone for your support. Appreciate it, and thank Mr. Wang Qian for giving me the opportunity to play.

As Mars said, he bowed again to Wang Qian who was applauding together, with some sincere gratitude.

He knew that if he was not under the influence of Wang Qian's pure musical artistry, it would be impossible to perform so perfectly, and it would be impossible to have a deeper understanding.

more importantly!

If it weren't for Wang Qian, he would not have had the opportunity to perform this piece on such a podium that attracts worldwide attention.

For a newcomer composer like him who released a new work for the first time, it is definitely a great and rare opportunity.

Perhaps, because of this, he will soar into the sky and become a representative figure among New York piano composers.

so!

Although subjectively he still resists Wang Qian, and still hates Wang Qian's bragging, but his rationality tells him that he needs to remember Wang Qian's gift to him.

Wang Qian smiled without saying a word, just applauded along with everyone.

The warm applause lasted for a long time, and it took more than 30 seconds to calm down.

Pairs of eyes looked at Wang Qian and Mars on the podium again.

Many live music artists gave a relatively high evaluation to this piece by Mars.

Someone praised: The Goddess of the New York Sea is a good piano piece with relatively high potential.

Some people objectively commented: The tone of the song is very good, and the rhythm is relatively complete, but the connection is still a little flawed. If you haven't heard Zhi Xuerong, March of the Magic City, Girl's Prayer, Rhapsody of the Magic City, Dream Wedding, etc. In terms of a few pieces, I might think that this piece by Mars is a very good work. But now I can only say that this piece can only be regarded as a moderate work, not a good work. There are obvious gaps in those few songs!

Hearing this, many people immediately looked over and found that it was the famous New York music critic Leonard, so everyone didn't say anything.

Because Leonard is one of the few most authoritative critics in the field of classical music. He is a critic who is recognized and supported by everyone. No wrong evaluation has been said, and the word of mouth and reputation are very good.

Therefore, they must also admit that Leonard's evaluation just now is quite impressive.

This song by Mars is certainly considered a relatively good work in the era of withering classical music, but compared with Wang Qian's several songs, there is indeed a significant gap!

Therefore, the voices praising Mars all of a sudden became much less.

He Chaohui said in a low voice: If this Mars is not compared with Professor Wang, he is already considered a good composer among composers! This song, if it is revised and perfected, it may spread.

Yang Jiansen nodded in agreement: Yes, I also think it's okay. However, it's not as good as Professor Wang's pieces! However, his performance just now is very good. It seems that every piano composer is also a pianist. It's an axiom!

Several people around laughed when they heard this, thinking it was a joke.

After all, if you don't know the piano, how can you create piano music?

but!

Qin Xuerong, Qin Xuehong, Liu Shengnan, Chen Xiaowen, Xiao Dongmei, Ru Ke, as well as Sophie, Taylor and others did not laugh, nor were they in the mood to say anything, but focused on Wang Qian on the podium!

The scene where there was a little discussion just now fell silent.

All eyes were also on Wang Qian!

Everyone still clearly remembers what happened just now, and the bet about two lives.

Ma Long, Max, Kalman, and Dawson all looked at Wang Qian seriously, thinking about what happened next and how it would end!

If Wang Qian can't do it!

The Curtis Institute, as the host of the inviting party, was going to come to the rescue. They couldn't really let Wang Qian leave the venue and hastily end this world-renowned music art class.

Professor Dawson looked at Kalman, thinking that he could only invite Kalman to come on stage to play a piece of music to divert everyone's attention.

But Mars on the stage suddenly said at this moment: Mr. Wang Qian, I want to give up the bet just now. Is it okay?

There was an instant uproar in the silent scene!

Many people watching the excitement and waiting for Wang Qian's misfortune are very confused about what Mars is doing. They all wait for Wang Qian to fail to do it, and then fulfill their bet and leave in disgrace. Then they can laugh openly and freely Wang Qian...

But……

As one of the parties, Mars actually wants to give up this bet?

Most of the alumni of Manhattan College were very puzzled and couldn't help talking angrily.

What is Mars doing? Why did he pass up the chance to expel the impostor?

Has Mars been under witchcraft? Is he controlled by that Chinese wizard?

What is he doing?

Elton's eyes flickered. Hearing the angry speeches of several alumni around him, he could roughly guess what happened to Mars. Most people didn't answer and angry expressions, and fell silent.

He knew that most of the people at the scene still hoped to see Wang Qian's misfortune!

It's useless for him to say anything now.

Without going to the podium to experience Wang Qian's personality and charisma up close, it is impossible to really change his attitude.

Elton sighed, looked at Mars, and murmured in a low voice: Old man, I support you!

When the scene was full of discussions.

Mars looked at Wang Qian, regardless of the voice coming into his ears, and continued sincerely: Mr. Wang Qian, I think, from your position and my position, the bet just now is too childish. We can be pure Talk about the music and leave the crap out of the way, don't you think?

He really doesn't want Wang Qian to end in embarrassment here now, he can't bear to see such a talented person as Wang Qian being hit, and thus devastated.

Wang Qian and Mars looked at each other, ignored the many discussions around them, saw the sincerity in Mars's eyes, and said with a smile: Mr. Mars's proposal, I agree very much. We are all musicians. That's fine. You don't need to use music as a bet to do some messy things, that's a blasphemy to the art of music, what do you think?

Wang Qian also asked Mars back.

Mars was taken aback, thinking that Wang Qian was going down the donkey, and then immediately replied: Of course, I think this is very right. Music is an art. We should discuss music with the purest and most noble psychology. Not using music as a tool for gambling, that's blasphemy!

The words of the two spread throughout the audience, and the expressions of the two can be clearly seen in the projection behind!

Everyone heard their conversation.

The discussion at the scene suddenly became lively!

Many people who were waiting for Wang Qian's bad luck spoke loudly.

Hahaha, the Huaxia boy is admitting defeat in a disguised form, he is cowardly.

I knew that the Huaxia boy was a liar. But why did Mr. Mars let this liar go?

I'm so disappointed. I'm still waiting to see him leave in embarrassment. It must be very good-looking. Unfortunately, Mars let him go in the end. Why?

Has Mars been brainwashed by him?

Can anyone tell me what happened? Why did Mars give up when he was finally about to win?

What art? We want to see fulfillment of the bet!

...

The voices at the scene gradually became louder, especially the voices in the middle and rear rows were the most lively.

Because the people who sit in the front, the higher the status, the deeper the self-cultivation and self-cultivation, they will not easily express their emotions, and most of them are silent, but many people also have obvious disappointment in their eyes.

Others such as Professor Dawson, Kalman, Max and others were slightly relieved, they didn't want the scene to be too embarrassing.

He Chaohui, Yang Jiansen, Peng Donghu and other members of the Huaxia visiting group also relaxed a lot, and seemed to feel the friendly attitude from European and American music artists all of a sudden.

Sophie frowned slightly, and said in a low voice: I don't know what happened, but logically, Mars is unlikely to give up the bet. There may be something that we don't know about.

Taylor thought about it and said: I went to Manhattan College to attend a class two years ago. It was Mr. Mars's piano class at that time. He played a piece of music at that time, which was far inferior to his current level. Just now, his performance was considered super-level. , playing a semi-finished work with a very high level of live experience, which can only be achieved by a top master like your father. Obviously, Mr. Mars is not a top master performer like Mr. Malone.

Think about it again, just now Mr. Elton played the piece of pirates at a super standard when he came on stage!

I have a guess!

Taylor concluded with a little excitement in his eyes.

Both Sophie and Jiang Yu said at the same time: Wang Qian helped them!

The three geniuses in the field of piano all thought of this possibility at the same time.

Especially Jiang Yu, she suddenly understood a lot.

Why did she follow Wang Qian for half a year, and only occasionally had a chance to ask Wang Qian for advice once a day or two, but her piano level improved rapidly? It is almost greater than her improvement in the few years of studying in Yangyin.

Why can she clearly feel her progress every month? There was a clear gap with Taylor before, and now she will definitely not lose to Taylor at Sophie's level of strength?

Why, every time she played the piano next to Wang Qian, she seemed to be more immersed, smoother, and able to blend into her emotions more easily? Play better?

Before, she had been busy with accompaniment and performances, so she didn't think about it, and slowly took it for granted.

Now……

When she thought about it carefully, her eyes suddenly brightened, and there was also a hint of excitement and a great sense of happiness!

turn out to be!

Wang Qian was always helping her.

turn out to be!

By Wang Qian's side, she did enjoy a special bonus.

turn out to be!

She has been enjoying the best treatment in the world, Wang Qian has been giving her the best things, but she doesn't know it!

A sense of happiness surrounded Jiang Yu, making her want to cry, her hands trembling slightly, wanting to throw herself into Wang Qian's arms desperately.

Sophie said quickly: Wang Qian helped them and made it easier for them to play at a perfect level. So, they were all conquered, so they didn't want to be Wang Qian's enemy in the end!

Tyler nodded: Yeah, I think that's it!

Although the two had guessed this possibility, they still had some doubts in their hearts.

That is!

How did Wang Qian do it?

How did you help them perform at their best?

The two of them cooperated with Wang Qian very limited times, only once, so they didn't realize the bonus of Wang Qian's pure artistry.

Therefore, they cannot understand.

And the few people around who listened to them also felt rather mysterious.

For example, Nakamori Miyuki and Qian Yu Zhenzhu looked at Wang Qian silently with doubts in their eyes.

Only Murong Yue, who also worked with Wang Qian for half a year, strongly agreed with this point of view.

Since she cooperated with Wang Qian, she has made significant progress in her understanding of musical instruments and music.

That's why she became the world's top drum player in just half a year!

She is confident that she will not lose to the top drummers of legendary bands in history.

And these are all she felt and improved by Wang Qian's side.

In addition to the many discussions at the scene!

On the European and American networks, it is even more of a frying pan.

European and American audiences are also gloating and waiting for the final result, waiting for the fulfillment of the final bet!

Who loves to listen to classical music played by you? If we have this time, let's go to watch videos, Facebook and Twitter, and see if youtube is not good?

Everyone is sitting in front of the TV watching you a group of classical musicians and old men, listening to piano music that you are not interested in. Don’t you just want to watch gossip and see how unlucky Wang Qian is in the end?

But……

This Mars in Manhattan suddenly gave up the bet at the last moment?

You want to give up!

We disagree!

There have been a lot of speeches about this program on European and American social networks.

I don't agree to give up the bet. I want to fulfill the bet and drive him away.

At the last moment, why did you give up?

If you make a bet, you have to admit defeat. This Huaxia Wang Qian also knows that he has lost, so he agrees to give up. It's too shameless.

Wang Qian is indeed a liar!

Big liar, get out of North America.

Huaxia player Wang Qian, I will never vote for you, you are not worthy!

Even if Mars gives up, Wang Qian is not allowed to give up, because he is willing to gamble and admit defeat.

Go away, Wang Qian...

...

On Twitter, Facebook and other social platforms, there are almost one-sided curses.

Scold Mars for giving up.

Calling Wang Qian a thick-skinned liar, dare to bet and dare not lose.

Wang Qian and Mars were on the podium at the scene, and they definitely didn't know the comments from the outside world, but they could all hear the discussions on the scene.

Because, the audience in the middle and back rows seemed to be afraid that they would not be able to hear them, so the voices of the discussion were very loud, and the words were very ugly!

Mars wanted to step down immediately to let this matter end quickly, and then handed over the podium to Wang Qian, and entered Wang Qian's own lecture rhythm. He regretted coming to the stage and understood Elton's feelings. Wang Qian was hurt!

but!

At this moment.

Under everyone's gaze.

Wang Qian slowly came to the piano and sat down, and said softly: Mr. Mars should know that I have also composed a few pieces of music, which have been widely spread in North America. I think I am qualified to comment on your piece of music. Leave a comment, let's talk about your song now, would you like to listen to it?

Mars, who was about to find an excuse to say goodbye and leave, immediately terminated his plan when he heard that Wang Qian was going to talk about his own song. On top of this piece of his own, Wang Qian is qualified to comment on his own work, and now he is more interested in hearing Wang Qian's comments, saying: Of course, I will listen very carefully, please tell me.

Mars used the word please to Wang Qian.

The discussion at the scene was a little quieter, and some people also wanted to know how Wang Qian commented on Mars's music.

Of course, everyone felt that Wang Qian was looking for an excuse to end the topic of the bet just now and divert everyone's attention, so many people were still discussing the matter of the bet without hesitation, and their voices were not low!

Many music artists sitting in the front row looked at Wang Qian with disappointment, as if this was not what they wanted.

Ma Long looked back at his daughter Sophie, then at Wang Qian again, and frowned slightly, feeling that such a Wang Qian did not seem to be worthy of his daughter!

Dawson and Kalman looked at each other with deep and hesitant eyes.

but.

At this time, Wang Qian pressed the keys gently on the piano with both hands.

A few notes sounded immediately, and everyone felt familiar.

It seems that it is the prelude to the song by Mars that I just heard?

The scene gradually quieted down, eyes were fixed on Wang Qian, and ears were pricked up to listen to the notes played by Wang Qian.

While playing, Wang Qian said in a low voice: In terms of completion, this piece is already close to completion, and it is almost finished. If you give you enough time, you can definitely finish it better. I think there is a little There are some flaws, I am playing while chatting with Mr. Mars. Here...

Wang Qian stopped suddenly, repeated the few notes just now, and said seriously: The few notes here are not connected smoothly enough, which will not help the emotional tone of the whole song, and will make people get out of the song!

finished!

Wang Qian continued to play, played a section, stopped again, repeated the previous section of notes again and again, and said: Here, it's the same, the section transition is rather abrupt, I think the connection here can be made smoother.

All the voices of discussion have been completely quieted down.

Everyone looked dignified, looking at Wang Qian on the podium in surprise, and Mars, who was standing beside Wang Qian, who was also in a state of shock.

Those people who were still clinging to the bet just now also shut up and stared at Wang Qian with wide-eyed eyes.

obviously!

The people who come to the scene are either music artists who are engaged in music, or senior music lovers who understand music.

Therefore, everyone can hear and see that Wang Qian is repeating the piece that Mars played just now, and explaining the notes in it piece by piece!

Is there any mistake?

They don't know, because they have only heard it once, and they haven't memorized all the notes that Mars played just now, but they can roughly remember the melody.

They can all hear that there seems to be nothing wrong with the general feeling.

Moreover, looking at Mars who was standing beside Wang Qian in a sluggish state, one could know that there might be nothing wrong with Wang Qian's playing.

Otherwise, Mars would not be so shocked.

Wang Qian's performance and explanation continued, and he stopped and gave a special explanation for every place that he understood and could be modified.

It took Wang Qian more than 20 minutes to finish the melody of just over four minutes, playing and explaining.

And at this moment.

The scene was already silent, even more silent than every moment of silence before.

No one spoke.

Many people even slowed down their breathing, which seemed to make them quieter.

Many music artists, after listening to Wang Qian's explanation, felt that what Wang Qian said was very reasonable, and they seemed to have a deeper understanding and improvement of piano music creation.

Ma Long, Max, Kalman, and Dawson in the first row all stared wide-eyed, listening carefully to every word Wang Qian said and every note Wang Qian played.

When Wang Qian's explanation ended, several people looked at each other, and they could all see the shock and disbelief in the eyes of others!

While recognizing and admiring Wang Qian's understanding of music, he is also full of doubts!

How did he do it?

This is the question that popped up in the hearts of almost everyone at the scene.

Everyone in the Huaxi delegation also had the same question in their minds.

Finally, Wang Qian left the keys with both hands, and said to Mars who had been silent all the time: Mr. Mars, this is what I think should be modified in this piece of music. What do you think? If you have different ideas, you can say it. We can discuss it together in front of everyone. Music is our theme today, and this is also a rare practical discussion.

Mars's eyes were slightly dull, and Wang Qian's performance just now, as well as his explanations and revisions, were still echoing in his mind. He still couldn't believe it, as if he was dreaming. He looked around and made sure. I was not in a dream, I looked at Wang Qian, and spoke slowly, but my voice was hoarse and bitter: Mr. What should I say. Your understanding of music is far beyond mine. It is the greatest honor in my life to be on stage today to talk about music with you, and to have the honor of playing a new piece that I have not finished.

Mars gradually came to his senses, feeling very bitter and embarrassed!

He can be sure.

In Wang Qian's playing, not a single note is wrong.

He played every note of the piece he created completely.

There are no errors.

The rhythm is also completely correct.

even!

Every explanation and modification opinion of Wang Qian made him feel benefited a lot, and he felt that the modification should be the most perfect.

Thinking about how I thought just now that I gave up the bet, I forgave Wang Qian, let Wang Qian go, and gave him a sense of superiority!

Now think about it...

Mars just felt embarrassed and ashamed, and wanted to escape from here immediately, and even wanted to leave New York, because he was afraid of seeing these acquaintances in the circle.

He thought he had forgiven the other party.

In the end, the truth was that the other party graciously let him go.

The clown turned out to be himself!

The mellow voice of Wang Qian came from my ear, which made Mars feel less negative emotions. He heard Wang Qian say: Mr. Mars is too serious. What I said is just my own understanding. The music itself It’s the expression of your own thoughts, you don’t have to agree with my thoughts like this, maybe it’s because your thoughts are not so clear now, when you go back and think about it, you may have a more complete idea.”

Mars gradually came to his senses. In front of everyone, he bowed slightly to Wang Qian and said, Thank you, Mr. Wang. I will definitely think about my music and my life when I go back. Today, you It really taught me a lesson, not just a music lesson, but a life lesson.”

The scene was silent. Seeing Mars saluting Wang Qian like this, many people also remained silent.

Because, in the eyes of many people.

It seems like it should be!

Just now, Wang Qian repaid his complaints with virtue, let Mars go, and did not complain about the many criticisms at the scene. His virtues are enough to make them admire, and Mars should be grateful for this big gift.

However, Wang Qian walked away quickly and did not accept the gift: Mr. Mars, what is this for? I can't bear it at all!

Mars stood up, looked at Wang Qian and said solemnly: Thank you, Mr. Wang Qian, I want to go down and have a rest, and then think about what you just said.

Wang Qian nodded, stretched out his hand to Mars and said, Okay, please!

Mars nodded solemnly to Wang Qian again, then bowed slightly to everyone present, and then stepped off the podium, walked back to his seat, and sat down quickly, with some excitement still on his face flushed, and hot with embarrassment.

Elton said lightly: You feel it?

Mars nodded: Yes, he is a pure, great music artist. I can't believe that there are people like him in the world.

Elton: Yes, it's a pity that he is from Huaxia, and I won't have the chance to talk to him about music in the future.

Mars also said regretfully: Yes, what a pity!

Many alumni of the Manhattan School of Music around were very puzzled by this, and asked Mars about it.

Mars, what happened just now? Did he play correctly? Did he miss a note?

Did he really do it?

Mars, can he do witchcraft?

Mars, what's the matter with you?

The questioning of several Manhattan alumni made Mars a little annoyed, annoyed at these people's belittling and discrimination against a great artist. Should be applauded!

Several Manhattan alumni were taken aback, looking at Mars unacceptably.

Before Mars came to power just now, he was the same as them!

What's going on now?

but!

Some alumni of the Manhattan School of Music remained silent. They clearly understood that Wang Qian had saved a lot of face for Mars, and he had indirectly saved enough face for the Manhattan School of Music!

If Mars directly apologized and left because of this bet, then their small group probably would have no face to stay any longer, and they would all leave together.

At the same time, the reputation of the Manhattan School of Music will also be affected!

Now……

Although everyone will still talk about them.

However, it was not so blatant, and it was considered within the controllable range.

These were obviously gifted to them by Wang Qian.

Therefore, these alumni of the Manhattan School of Music kept silent, looked at Wang Qian seriously, and changed their mentality for the first time. It is the mentality of finding fault and disdain!

This transformation is almost universal in the field.

We are not fools, nor are we ignorant of good and evil.

Everyone knows that just now Wang Qian almost deliberately saved face for Mars, and also saved face for most of the people present.

Therefore, they all admire Wang Qian's virtue.

certainly……

There is another important reason!

Everyone was conquered and shocked by Wang Qian's powerful talent, and also impressed by Wang Qian's profound music concept and understanding.

After listening to an unfamiliar piece, you can remember it and play it completely!

You can also find out some of the flaws and explain them.

This is an absolutely unbelievably powerful musical talent.

In the atmosphere of silence and emotional transformation of the scene.

Wang Qian sat down in front of the piano again, and said softly: I listened to Mr. Mars' Goddess of the New York Sea. I remembered a song I created by accident before, which also described the goddess of the river in my imagination. Just now I gave Mr. Mars some suggestions for revision. Then, I will play this piece of mine for everyone to listen to, and everyone can also give me some suggestions for this piece of music.

In my class, everything is based on music and real content. Let's talk about music.

Wang Qian said to everyone.

There was a sense of presence that had been silent.

At this moment, there was a sudden burst of warm applause.

This is belated applause.

This is a round of applause for Wang Qian to repay his grievances with virtue and show his powerful talent just now.

at the same time!

It is also an applause for Wang Qian's music-based class.

No empty talk, no nonsense, no jokes.

Just talk about music, actual music.

Wang Qian accepted everyone's applause with a smile, and sat in front of the piano at the same time, brewing the artistic conception and emotion of this piece of music in his heart.