Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 368 The altar has grown higher yet again.

The applause stopped after Zong Yan shook hands with him.

Li Can took a deep breath and raised his baton.

It remains suspended in mid-air, motionless.

The scene was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

In the footage, it can be clearly seen that Li Can is exchanging information with the musicians in the orchestra.

He immediately met Zong Yan's gaze.

There was no nod, no expression; this stemmed from the tacit understanding achieved through countless rehearsals.

Gently draw an arc with the baton, the tip of the baton barely touching the surface.

The drummer lightly tapped the edge of the timpani, producing a barely audible sound.

The double basses played simultaneously.

The strength of PPP is extremely weak, almost negligible.

The cello joins in the second measure, the viola enters at the end, and the second violin and the first violin enter in turn at the beginning of the third measure.

All are extremely weak in intensity, gradually blending in from low to high frequencies.

It spread out as if it were the ink spreading out in a landscape painting of the Xia Dynasty.

The harp is played softly, from the low 2 to 6, then to the high 2, then to the high 6, and then to the even higher 2.

The single note spanning two octaves, accompanied by the soft sounds of other instruments entering at different pitches and times, arrives in the flute's range with a very ethereal quality, allowing the flute to play a slightly cool and ethereal cadenza.

Like dewdrops accompanied by a slight chill.

The beautiful flute music is like the chirping of birds in the forest.

A scene of peace and tranquility.

The oboe solo gently rises, accompanied by the warm melody of the viola.

Like the sunlight falling in the early morning.

In the interlude, the main melody, taken from the interlude music of Yue Opera, gently begins to play.

Among the audience members attending the New Year's concert, there were many who were familiar with Yue Opera or folk music.

When you hear a familiar melody, taken from a Yue Opera excerpt, resounding in the Golden Hall in a different way and with a different texture, it evokes a subtle feeling of culture going global.

at last.

Zongyan's violin started moving.

The theme of love in "The Butterfly Lovers" gently rises.

That's the lingering feeling brought about by the shift between different positions of the same note, and the melodious grace of the glissando ornament.

As the little finger slides along the strings to transition to harmonics, yet gently lands on a lower note, the tender and poignant depiction of love found in Xia Dynasty art is already beginning to emerge.

The violin's melodious and graceful notes led the entire orchestra in a concerto.

When the main melody resounds again with the orchestra playing in accompaniment.

The quality of this performance has already been established.

The exquisite coordination and structure are truly breathtaking.

It may not be a particularly elaborate technique or an extraordinary arrangement, but the simplicity and authentic Eastern thought make this aesthetic expression extremely pure.

Western-style music is just the outer shell; the underlying cultural core is incredibly authentic.

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Even more moving than the audience were the two teachers who had served as consultants for Yue Opera, and even more so the domestic musicians who watched the performance.

Watching the subtitles inserted during the live stream.

[After the introduction of "Dawn," the exposition presents the theme of "Love," with melodies that run throughout the work conveying both beautiful aspirations through ascending notes and ominous premonitions through descending ones. This is a condensed version of one of the four great love stories of the Xia Dynasty: "The Butterfly Lovers."]

The ternary form is actually not difficult in structure.

Aside from the opening introduction used to create atmosphere.

It is nothing more than the exposition, development, and recapitulation sections.

However, the structure of this presentation section is quite complex.

The main section is A+B+A, leading to a cadenza; the secondary section is a rondo form of A+B+A+C+A, culminating in the final section.

It is in sonata form overall, but it is a concerto.

All of this is for the sake of perfect expression.

Although there is no voice narration.

But on the screen, a brief description of the music segment is flashing.

Yet it is enough to allow people to understand the meaning conveyed in the story, even without knowing the full story, just by relying on a few words and musical language.

Zhu Yingtai, disguised as a man, enters the school.

[My first encounter with Liang Shanbo.]

[Sworn Brotherhood at the Grass Bridge.]

The music changed from beautiful to joyful.

Light and lively.

The lively melody and easy-going rhythm brought a smile to the audience's faces without them even realizing it.

Wonderful student days, wonderful teenage years.

This is a record of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai's three years of studying and playing together.

at last.

time flies.

The music turned melancholic.

The sudden pause at the crucial point of the rest is like a blank space, or a breath that has been released; the intermittent music is just like this complex feeling of regret and unspoken words.

The slow, melancholic movement, developed from the theme of love, carries the sadness of parting.

Parting at the long pavilion, eighteen farewell scenes.

The melody carries only a hint of tenderness, but more so a sense of sadness and heaviness, a melancholy of not knowing when they will meet again.

Three years of studying together are truly as deep as the sea; Shanbo is reluctant to part with Zhu Yingtai.

The music seamlessly transitioned into the development section.

The deep, muffled sounds of the bassoon and cello, the accelerated tension of the timpani and string vibrato, mixed with the piercing, terrifying sound of the gong, instantly jolted the audience, who were immersed in the atmosphere of the two parting ways!

The tone of brass instruments is heavy, severe, and eerie, like a mountain pressing down on your head!
Each musical phrase has a rest, and the crescendo is used to profoundly express the oppression!
That's a kind of brutality derived from musical symbols!

The free-tempo rhythm of the violin solo evokes the initial panic and fear of Zhu Yingtai when facing oppression.

The oppression continues to deepen!
Finally, under immense pressure, the violin representing Zhu Yingtai, born from panic and fear, emitted a defiant cry.

This was the beginning of resistance.

The situation escalated further! Both sides took turns pushing the boundaries!
That was resistance under oppression, and further oppression that would stop at nothing to suppress the resistance!
It is resistance against oppression, abandoning illusions. The more fiercely one resists, the fiercer the oppression becomes, and the fiercer the oppression, the more determined the resistance becomes!
The rapid build-up of emotions, one after another, suddenly roused the audience's spirits!

[Resist the marriage!]

This is an incredibly direct, even somewhat crude, emotional bomb!

At this moment, the directness of Eastern music in terms of emotion seems to subtly surpass the directness of Western music in terms of emotion.

More intense, more emotional!
Professor Xu Qing, who was watching the concert, clenched his fists. This performance made even a well-informed person like Professor Xu Qing deeply immersed in such oppression and anger!

They are knowledgeable and well-informed, but they also have a deep capacity for empathy.

Li Can's wild methods completely ignited the conflict that had reached its peak, exposing it entirely to the public!
It's been full of twists and turns!

That was the deep and sinister power of the brass instruments completely suppressing the violin solo!
Suddenly!

The violin moves into a slow movement.

This was a very sudden transition.

No resistance succeeded.

The oppressor always wins.

That was the plaintive, mournful tone of a violin.

Deep within, the violin evokes a profound and melancholic feeling.

Strong and weak, continuous and discontinuous.

The sudden long glissando suddenly becomes rapid, followed by a brief pause before slowing down again.

That was heartbreaking.

Sorrow and resentment arise from the heart.

Under the oppressive, cannibalistic society, it was an extreme experience of helplessness and bitterness, tearing people apart and leaving them shattered.

Finally, we meet again.

Even in despair, beauty exists. That beauty is the "meeting at the pavilion" after the forced marriage.

The violin and the cello, together they express their longing.

It was a tender concern, a gentle whisper of longing between two people, a poignant and lingering exchange like a question and answer, a tearful outpouring of unspoken feelings that was incredibly strong and clear.

At this moment.

The music actually created real images!
Slightly melancholic, but more so, full of affection, the violin and cello played in harmony, their strong and weak notes seemingly afraid of disturbing each other with too much sound, yet also filled with uncontrollable excitement.

It was as if they were comforting each other.

The emotional tension and dramatic expression reached their peak at this moment!

at last!

The music takes a sharp turn, with the strings rapidly syncopating, creating a stirring and decisive atmosphere!
The solo violin performance alternates with the entire orchestra!
The violin is free-tempo, but the orchestra is all-tempo!

The technique of alternating between fast and slow singing in Peking Opera is evident, and the entire piece utilizes the expressive techniques of traditional opera!
Even more than that!

The playing techniques, harmony, and orchestration of the instruments have all become more like those of traditional Chinese instruments!

[Mourning]

That was when Liang Shanbo died, and Zhu Yingtai, who was about to be married, cried at Liang Shanbo's grave.

The strong vibrato and spiccato vividly depict the act of sobbing.

Like the cry of a cuckoo, each cry is a lament of blood.

The sound of the zither had weakened to the point of being barely audible, as faint as a whisper.

Yet, overwhelmed with grief, he unleashed his power to wail and cry out to the heavens.

Its extreme emotional impact, like a tearjerker, pulls and twists the audience's emotions.

suddenly!

The drums and gongs resounded!

The board crackled and popped as it was struck!
The theme of love between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai was finally played by the entire orchestra with the most excited emotions!

Take a leap!
Violinist Zong Yan simply took a deep breath, put down his violin, and listened quietly.

The entire Viagra Orchestra was mobilized instantly.

It was an unparalleled tragedy and celebration, a loyalty that could not be thwarted even by mountains of knives and seas of fire, and the most intense expression of undying love in Xia culture!
[Pilgrimage to a grave]

The story of Liang Shanbo's tomb suddenly splitting in two is presented through the most direct musical expression!

now.

The barrage of comments on the internet live streaming platform suddenly exploded.

I burst into tears!

My God, the shock after such a desperate shout.

[Unbelievable, I actually understood it!]

but.

The truly shocking part was yet to come.

The thunderous waves receded, and everything returned to calm.

The harp once again gently played that octave of 26.

The audience members felt a slight jolt.

The foreign audience members at the scene even showed an incredulous light in their slightly teary eyes.

The familiar scene was confirmed when the flute played its splendid melody once again.

This is the kind of texture that the opening sequence creates.

It can even be said to be exactly the same!
It was a cool, dewy morning, with small animals playing happily and the sunlight gently caressing the earth!

But this echoes the beginning.

It was as if nothing had happened, yet it also felt like everything had occurred.

It felt as if we had returned to that peaceful place filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers. The rainbow after the storm added a touch of brightness, and compared to before, it seemed that there were only two more butterflies fluttering and traveling together.

at the same time.

Subtitles appeared on the screen.

【Transformation into a Butterfly】

Whether it's audiences from China or abroad.

Upon seeing the annotation for the "turning into a butterfly" paragraph, I couldn't help but shudder, and then my scalp tingled.

Echoing the birdsong and fragrant flowers at the very beginning, it elevates the entire story to a masterpiece.

Oh no, the tears are really coming out now.

I absolutely do not need to use that knife twice!

In beautiful wishes.

The harp played amidst the swirling waves.

It seems to be slightly different from before.

The ethereal energy was full of freedom, like these two butterflies flying further and further away.

The audience, who were completely absorbed in the emotions, did not see Li Can make any obvious hand gestures.

at this time.

All instruments, including the violin, were simultaneously fitted with mute devices.

When the theme of love finally resounds in the final "recapitulation," the emotions conveyed by that same melody are nothing but beauty and blessings. It is as if future generations are gazing at the butterfly, praising the unwavering love between the two.

Regardless of the emotions experienced beforehand.

At this moment, it seemed that only beauty, happiness, and emotion surrounded the audience.

Deepest feelings are expressed with gentle tenderness.

At this moment, before the grave that signifies a magnificent, all-consuming struggle, it seems as if descendants are recounting this story once again.

That is inheritance.

It is the inheritance of stories, the inheritance of emotions, and the inheritance of spirit.

More than 1,700 years have not buried the love story; on the contrary, it has become more mellow and fragrant like fine wine through the test of time.

After the music ends.

The audience, as if waking from a dream, burst into applause.

Waves of applause, coupled with the slightly complex expressions on the faces of the audience, were enough to show their excitement.

Li Can let out a long breath and smiled slightly.

After shaking hands with Zong Yan, they bowed together to the audience.

The audience responded with even more enthusiastic and prolonged applause.

While the audience at the scene managed to tone down their emotions and behavior somewhat, netizens' reactions were much more direct.

I cried listening to this, holy crap!

Although I knew that the works appearing in this place must be good, I didn't expect them to be of such high caliber.

Wow, music truly speaks volumes! I can perfectly imagine every scene; the imagery has never been so vivid!

[It sounds good and I enjoy listening to it; I think that's probably what art is.]

Holy crap! Awesome!! This is amazing! I'm so excited and touched!!

It wasn't just netizens who were excited.

People in the industry were even more excited than the audience who were instantly captivated.

Xie Lang's lips trembled slightly with excitement as he watched the live broadcast on the webpage.

This amazing work.

It's an absolutely epic story.

With its extremely spiritual and powerful descriptive techniques, the narrative nature of the music is clearly revealed!
The core of Xia culture and art, the aesthetics of Eastern art, and even the thoughts and spirit that modern people have given to traditional stories are all condensed in this work!
Most importantly, from a performance technique point of view, it is not difficult at all!

Anyone with even a little talent could encounter this work at the age of eleven or twelve.

This is a completely different approach from the Transcendental Etude.

It's not difficult, which means that there are quite a few people who can play this piece, making it easier and more widely disseminated, and it's even suitable as teaching material!

This will have an enormous impact on the music industry!

Xie Lang spoke excitedly.

"Damn it, the altar has gone up even higher."

(End of this chapter)