Chapter 206 Storm
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Piano Sonata No. 17 "Storm" is the most wonderful and poetic inspirational work in Beethoven's creation, and is a major milestone in Beethoven's sonata creation.
When Beethoven created the "Storm Sonata", it was the moment of his hearing decline and mental crisis. In the "Herigans's Will" written a few months later, he said that he was "How bad my body has been in six years... But I cannot say to people: shout louder, I am deaf... This sense should be particularly superior to others... I don't give up because art has kept me. I don't think I can leave this world before I have completed all the mission I feel."
A slightly cool melody sounded on the d key.
The consecutive sixteenth note short phrases are like raindrops dripping from the leaves in the forest on a cold night, with a hazy color.
Lu Wei's hands were undulating like waves on the piano keys, his eyes were slightly closed, as if listening to the rhythm of the rain.
The entire concert hall seemed to be covered with a slightly cool atmosphere because of this music.
This sonata is not difficult. Compared to the passionate quick-pitched part of Liszt that Lu Wei just played, the technical difficulties contained in this song are simply too few, but this does not mean that this song is simple. Among Beethoven's thirty-two piano sonatas, "Storm" has always been called the easiest and hard to master because of the rich ideological nature contained in this song. Countless masters' subordinates have interpreted this work. But those music critics have always believed that until today, no one can perfectly express the thoughts of this song.
This song is also a very good piano-playing song. Theoretically speaking, playing this song requires the piano music to be round and rich in layers. The piano that is too bright and too dry is not suitable for expressing this work. Unfortunately, there is no Stanway here.
But even so, the song still shines strangely under Lu Wei's hands. The right control of the force and the grasp of the entire song fully demonstrate his profound understanding of this famous sonata.
The melody continues to develop on the same theme. The soft sound of the piano is like a dripping rain line, full of dark tones. The decomposition chords of the left hand are like a layer of gentle mist, wrapping the main melody.
Without any signs, the main melody of the small phrase moved to the bass area of the left hand. It seemed as if a sudden loud thunder suddenly broke the sticky tone of the music.
Lu Wei's left hand was jumping on the keys with elasticity. The extremely relaxed feeling brought out a very transparent tone. Then his hands were moving up octaves at the same time, playing a clear melody, like a bright lightning, instantly cutting through the night sky.
The sound of the piano flows in the wide concert hall, covering every listener.
In sharp contrast to the relaxed and smooth performance, Lu Weina's serious expression with her lips tightly pursed. It seemed that she was not playing, but thinking about a serious proposition.
Wei Xiaofan, who was originally indignant because Lu Wei was disqualified from the competition, put aside all his emotions when he heard the sound of Lu Weiqin and listened attentively. He always listened to Beethoven's music with a pilgrimage mood, let alone Lu Wei's performance.
Many times, Wei Xiaofan felt that the music of Beethoven under Lu Wei's subordinates, especially sonata, was far beyond his understanding. Although he was nominally a teacher, in fact, every time he taught Lu Wei, he could hear a lot of new things from Lu Wei's performance. The two of them could be said to be both teachers and friends.
Listening to Lu Weidi's performance, Wei Xiaofan nodded softly. At the same time, he smiled secretly at the boring behavior just now. Yes, with this kid's current piano level, do you need to prove himself with such a small competition? He is like a huge diamond, and the dazzling light cannot be covered up by one or two small setbacks.
The ten-minute performance seemed as long as a century, and as short as a second. Lu Wei's superb performance allowed all listeners to enjoy an audio-visual feast.
The moment the music ended, the audience fell into a brief silence. Then, stormy applause resounded throughout the concert hall. People used applause to express their love for this wonderful song, and also used applause to express their admiration for the optimistic contestant on the stage.
Zhou Guangren, the young man who is nearly 70 years old, is now clapping and looking at the young man with a smile on his face in front of the piano with a loving look. Although he cannot personally award him the trophy for this Xinghai Cup, in Zhou Guangren's heart, Lu Wei is already the well-deserved champion of this competition. Just the sonata she just enjoyed, the faint master style that Lu Wei's every move has far exceeded the level of this Xinghai Cup competition. At this moment, Zhou Guangren suddenly felt that Lu Wei's withdrawal from the competition was a good ending. At the same time, he also understood Lu Wei's very calm expression after hearing that he was disqualified. Yes, he was already standing very high, far higher than this competition. What is the significance of winning the championship or not?
He smiled and said to Xie Kun beside him: "Chairman Xie, how do you think Lu Wei plays like this?"
"Well, it's good, it's very good." Xie Kun said unnaturally when he heard Zhou Guangren's words. Only then did he understand why when he announced the cancellation of Lu Wei's competition, Zhou Guangren would try his best to dissuade him, but at the same time he felt deeply puzzled. He had clearly read Lu Wei's information, and it had only been less than a year for orthodox piano learning. According to his thoughts, even if Lu Wei, Kong Xiangdong and Wei Xiaofan had studied for a while, his level was at most eight or nine levels, which was already very good.
No, he also felt that Lu Wei was able to participate in the competition in violation of regulations, which must be the result of one of the two people's operations. However, Lu Wei's performance was very surprised. Although he no longer engaged in specific teaching, he was a musician after all. The performance he heard just now was at the same level as he knew better than anyone else. Not to mention a small Xinghai Cup, even if it was put in an international piano competition, such a performance could be ranked among the top three.
But no matter what, I still have to maintain the authority of the organizing committee, and the decision of the organizing committee is not wrong. Although non-professional players participated in professional group competitions, there were precedents before.
"Lu Wei, you play well, don't worry, everyone knows who the champion is." Wei Xiaofan stepped forward and said encouragemently.
"Teacher Wei, don't comfort me. Do you think I'm having something wrong? I've said a long time ago that I'm here to exchange experiences." Lu Wei smiled with a relaxed look on his face.
"I'll be relieved if you think so. Don't rush back after participating in the competition. Have fun in Beijing for two days," Wei Xiaofan said.
"Haha, this is not OK. I'm still taking a leave and I have to go back to class." Lu Wei said seriously.
"You kid, don't pretend to me. Do you think I don't know what you are doing. I guess you are taking a year off now, so your principal won't have any objection," Wei Xiaofan said with a smile.
"How can that be? I am a good student with both good character and academic performance." Lu Wei said with a smile, and then walked towards Zhou Guangren on the judges' seat.
"Professor Zhou, give me some advice on my performance." Lu Wei said with a smile.
Looking at the sincere boy, Zhou Guangren's face was full of kind smile. After standing up from the judges' seat, he came to Lu Wei, and patted Lu Wei affectionately, saying: "Lu Wei, I have only one comment to you: This is the most wonderful "Storm" I have ever heard of, thank you!"
As soon as Zhou Guangren said this, the audience, who had gradually calmed down, once again enthusiastically applauded.
In the audience, Yu Wenqi and Jia Ming stood up, shook the slogan in their hands vigorously, and shouted loudly: "Lu Wei! Lu Wei!" Gradually, the shouts seemed to be contagious and spread to the entire concert hall. The uniform shouts gradually overwhelmed the applause, and it became more and more powerful.
Seeing such a scene, Lu Wei had to walk to the center of the stage again and bow to the audience behind the scene several times with a smile.
"Look at our son, didn't you cancel it? Everyone agreed, what should you do to cancel it?" Lu Wei's mother said angrily.
"Aunt, don't take this matter to heart. You have seen that your son's level does not require this small competition to admit his stage in the whole world." Liu Jie said sincerely to Lu Wei's mother.
"That's right, if we don't let us compete, we won't compete. Anyway, everyone is watching. Everyone knows who plays well." After hearing Liu Jie say this, Lu Wei's mother was in a little better mood and said as if comforting herself.
Seeing that his first-hand director's plan turned into this situation, He Shuai was a little unexpected. The applause and the cheers given to Lu Wei seemed to be huge ridicule at him, which made him feel very embarrassed. He was depressed in his heart and stood up hatefully and walked out of the concert hall.
"Mr. He, that boy..."
Chapter completed!