My girlfriend is a cellist

Regarding the selection of songs for the final competition, Lin Tian actually considered many factors.

First of all, since this is the highest stage for "Moonlight and Cats", we must choose a song that can represent the classical music era of "Moonlight and Cats".

In other words, Lin Tian needs a piece of classical music that can represent the splendid classical culture of hundreds of years in his previous life!

Lin Tian has always had a very precise positioning of what he has been doing so far.

Influenced by Gan Yanyu, all of his efforts are, in fact, to allow those classical musicians who once shone brightly in history in his previous life to flourish again in this world.

Therefore,
This last work is not only a representative work of Moonlight and Cats.

At the same time, it is also a work that embodies the soul of classical music from previous lives!
Since we want to represent that brilliant era, there are only a few works to choose from.

Not only are there strict requirements on the status of the musicians, but the works must also be able to represent the characteristics of classical music of that era.

Lin Tian did not dare to be careless with such an important work.

So, after careful consideration, Lin Tian decided to write a few more works.

After playing each piece with Gan Yanyu, they will select the one that is most suitable to be performed in the Kerr Cup Finals.

As for those that were not performed on stage, Lin Tian also adhered to the attitude of never wasting them, and they could be edited into a book and published later.

right now,

Beethoven's "Fifth Concerto "Emperor"" and Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique"" are the music that Lin Tian plans to try first.

"Emperor. What a domineering name!"

Gan Yanyu murmured as he read the first piece of music score.

Soon, the girl was humming the melody softly, and before she knew it, a surge of momentum was flowing from between the notes.

In a trance, the image of the army marching and the sound of boots hitting the ground appeared in my mind.
"So handsome!"

Gan Yanyu exclaimed.

"correct."

Lin Tian smiled and explained to Gan Yanyu,

"This piece of music actually tells the story of a medieval European emperor expanding his territory."

"But why is this music... why is it so heavy?" Gan Yanyu asked.

Since we are expanding our territory, we should have lofty ambitions, determination and courage to overcome all obstacles.

But as the melody continues, the music is not as shocking as the first impression at the beginning.

On the contrary, as the music goes on, what is revealed between the songs is more epic depth and philosophical thinking.
Although he is called "Emperor", is he actually reflecting on himself?

"Because... this song can be said to be from the victim's perspective." Lin Tian thought about it and scratched his head.

The emperor in the "Fifth Concerto "The Emperor"" actually refers to the great French emperor Napoleon.

In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, Vienna was occupied by French troops.

At that time, Beethoven composed the "Fifth Concerto" under the constant torture of deafness and artillery fire.

He once wrote: "There is only chaos and suffering around me, but I am still creating immortal works."

After the concerto was written, Beethoven's student Czerny was assigned to perform the piano, but Beethoven did not have the opportunity to perform in person because his hearing deteriorated rapidly.

The "Emperor" in the title was not chosen by Beethoven himself, but was given by the publisher because of its grand and vast momentum, and it has been widely circulated by later generations.

So, this piece.

In fact, it was composed by Beethoven while he was in Vienna, under the bombardment of Napoleon's French army.

There is nothing wrong with calling it the "victim's perspective."

"Let's give it a try." Lin Tian said.

No matter how much you talk, it will not be as effective as practicing it yourself.

"it is good."

Gan Yanyu quickly went through the music score and soon set up the cello.

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The ensemble then began.

Lin Tian opened with his piano's brilliant broken chords, followed by Gan Yanyu's cello coming out to play the solemn theme.

The dialogue between the piano and the cello is full of dramatic tension. At this moment, the music is like a beautiful hymn, full of weeping, complaining, resentful, poetic and picturesque.
The audition is over.

Lin Tian stopped playing the piano and thought for a moment.

The music is very shocking.

The Fifth Concerto "Emperor" was once described as "one of the most creative, imaginative, and difficult concertos."

It is the pinnacle of emotion and technique in classical music.

If such a song is played on the stage of the finals
“I think it’s great!”

Gan Yanyu said.

"Yeah, indeed."

Lin Tian also agreed.

Since we have to choose a work that represents the entire era of classical music, this work by Beethoven is definitely worthy of this title!

Gan Yanyu also has the confidence to play out Beethoven's "pain".

If you have to say something not so good
After all, the piece was written when Vienna was bombed in a previous life.

He was even named "Emperor" after Napoleon.

Playing this piece in the Golden Hall now feels more or less like a joke from hell.

"Then keep it for now, let's look at the next song."

After all, Lin Tian has written several songs, so there is no need to rush.

"Row."

The second piece of music is Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 6 'Pathetique'".

This is the first time that Lin Tian composed a piece of Tchaikovsky's music.

I almost missed this heavyweight!
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, born in 1840, graduated from the St. Petersburg Conservatory, a great romantic composer in Russian history and a representative of Russian national music.

When it comes to Russian music, it is something that cannot be ignored.

He is widely regarded in world music history as the third milestone figure in human music history after Mozart and Beethoven.

His music remains at the core of the classical music scene to this day.

The famous "Swan Lake" was written when he was teaching at the Moscow Conservatory.

This "Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique"" is Tchaikovsky's last work.

Lin Tian had never written any work by Tchaikovsky before. Now he was writing it for the first time, and what he wrote was his last work, which was somewhat regrettable.

After Gan Yanyu carefully read the music score silently.

Gradually, the girl couldn't help it and covered her mouth, her pupils trembling slightly.

"What did you see?" Lin Tian asked.

"die."

Gan Yanyu said softly,

"All nothingness."

Yes.

The whole song "Pathetique" consists of four movements: "Passion - Disillusionment - Death - Extinction", which symbolizes the course of life.

What is revealed in the music is Tchaikovsky's deep thoughts on death.

"Let's try it first."

"Uh-huh."

This time, Gan Yanyu was not as confident as she had promised before.

Although he was a little conflicted, he still agreed.

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After the instruments were set up, the performance began.

The deep and slow cello began to echo in the room of the apartment.

"." Because it is a symphony, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu need to be more focused when practicing and fill in the missing parts of the music in their minds.

Lin Tian played the piano along.

Every time your fingers press on the keys,
The extreme heaviness moved Lin Tian's heart, causing his heart to skip a beat.
Just a short exercise.

After stopping, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu looked at each other and both felt a little overwhelmed.

It hurts so much!
Just follow the music and feel the touch from the piano keys.

Lin Tian could deeply feel the pain and struggle of the composer coming from the music score.
This emotion is too heavy.

It's like a huge stone pressing on your heart, making it hard to breathe.

Lin Tian finally understood what Gan Yanyu felt when he played the Cello Concerto in E Minor.

At this time, Gan Yanyu also pursed her lips with a complicated expression:
"Lin Tian, ​​is this piece also inspired by 'Dreams of Another World'?"

"Ah."

"What a poor soul," Gan Yanyu murmured.

Lin Tian was slightly stunned.

In 1890, in his later years, Tchaikovsky was caught up in the whirlpool of public opinion about homosexuality and suffered from severe depression.

At the same time, Mrs. von Meck, who had always supported him, also announced that she would cut off all ties with him.

For a time,

Tchaikovsky was simultaneously facing a storm of public opinion, a difficult life without his financial backers, and the combined blow of illness.

It was under such conditions in 1893 that Tchaikovsky composed his Sixth Symphony "Pathetique".

What is revealed here is Tchaikovsky's constant search for the meaning of life, as well as his struggles and thoughts in the last moments of his life.

These emotions are expressed in the music itself.

Traditional symphonies in the past often ended with a grand, magnificent and glorious finale.

This is true whether it is Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5" or Mozart's "Symphony No. 40".

But "Pathetique" is different.

It uses sobs and sad melodies of French horns, and the entire music ends in a deafening "silence and calm".

The final melody creates "the last tremor of the candle of life". Tchaikovsky himself believed that this was his "most sincere creation". Some scholars even believe that this was his "designed suicide note".

Therefore,
The Sixth Symphony "Pathetique" is, in fact, the final expression of Tchaikovsky's personal despair about his fate.
Yes, catharsis!
This is why it is so painful for Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu to play.

Because the music itself is not intended to guide them to think or reflect on anything, nor is it intended to deliberately express an exploration of life in the music.
All reflections are based on people’s own thoughts after listening to the music.

And the music itself.

Just venting.

That's it.

Therefore,
Only Gan Yanyu would say——

I felt a poor soul inside
In their performance.

Over and over again, they heard Tchaikovsky asking in their ears:
What is the meaning of life?
What is the meaning of life?!

Living in this world, what should we pursue?

Questions raised again and again drag the emotions into the abyss.

It also caused great pain to a performer like Gan Yanyu, who mainly relies on emotions.

However, even so
"What a nice view."

After continuing to try to play the music, Gan Yanyu said softly,

“This song is so beautiful.

Lin Tian's pupils widened slightly.

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This is not groundless talk by Gan Yanyu.

But this "Pathetique" is, in essence, the "aesthetics of death" displayed by Tchaikovsky.

Even if it is grief-stricken, painful, and dies in struggle.
It is also an aesthetic of death created by Tchaikovsky!
That’s why this work is so great.
The ensemble just now was obviously just a simple attempt. Although the process was not very smooth, as long as they do it two more times and become familiar with the music score, they will definitely be able to find the right emotions.

"Lin Tian, ​​we..."

"forget it."

After thinking for a while, Lin Tian suddenly interrupted Gan Yanyu.
"Let's skip this song."

"Huh? Why?"

Gan Yanyu didn't understand. She didn't understand why Lin Tian's expression suddenly changed so quickly.

"I see it's painful for you to play it. There are many options. Don't waste your energy on this piece."

"No, Lin Tian!"

Gan Yanyu said,
"We were just practicing. Since it's practice, it's normal to be unfamiliar with many things, right? Isn't practice supposed to be done slowly?"

“This game is important”

"You know very well that no song can stump me now!"

Gan Yanyu interrupted Lin Tian, ​​she looked into his eyes seriously and said,

"Don't you understand this very well?"

As soon as this word comes out,
Lin Tian was speechless.

After a long silence, Lin Tian paused and said,
"Even so, this piece should not be played at the Cole Cup."

"Why??"

Gan Yanyu didn't understand why Lin Tian seemed to become uncommunicative when this song was mentioned.

If it's not suitable for performance, why write it?

"I'm sorry, I was careless and didn't think about this matter seriously when I wrote it."

Lin Tian apologized to Gan Yanyu, and then stroked Gan Yanyu's head as if to comfort her.

"Don't worry, there are still a few songs."

Then, in order to divert Gan Yanyu's attention, Lin Tian turned the notebook to the next few pages.

This music was also carefully selected by Lin Tian and is suitable for performance in this final.

There are Mahler's symphonies, Vivaldi's Four Seasons series, and Schubert's fantasies.

Lin Tian used almost all his skills and brought out all the songs that he had seriously considered but had not written before.

The effect is also outstanding.

Gan Yanyu soon became immersed in the classical world created by Lin Tian and could not extricate herself.
The two tried to play several songs in succession.

In fact, the results are very good.

Each of them is a masterpiece of classical music and represents the glory of their era. Gan Yanyu's performance is also impeccable.

There is no choice!

As I selected more and more songs, the more they seemed to be “suitable”, the more I didn’t know which one to choose!!

The notebook was quickly turned to the last page with words.

After seeing the title on the last page, Lin Tian's eyes widened and he immediately closed his notebook:
"Let's not watch this one. Choose from the previous ones."

"Why???" This was the second time Gan Yanyu made such a confused sound.

I've tried so many songs in one go, is there just one last one left?

"This song is a little special." Lin Tian hesitated.

"Then take a look. It's not easy for you to write it, Lin Tian!" Gan Yanyu said seriously.

Seeing Gan Yanyu getting closer and closer, Lin Tian knew that he would never be able to defeat this girl, so he had to say:

"Ok."

Lin Tian turned the notebook to the last page, and the last title was clearly written on the paper -

"Requiem".

(End of this chapter)