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, the office of the dean of the Curtis Conservatory of Music.

Grafman was holding a fax that had just been sent back from China. This was the cover of a newspaper. Although most of it was Chinese characters, it did not affect Grafman's reading. There was also an English translation attached to the fax.

This is a newspaper with a very influential influence in the Chinese music industry, called "Piano Art". On the cover is a poster with the avatar of his former student, Lu Wei. The following news says that Lu Wei will lead his Ailing Entertainment Company to hold a concert in his hometown on the 12th of this month, the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese festival in China.

After looking at the vivid face on the cover for a while, Grafman put down the newspaper in his hand, then turned on the CDD machine beside him, and put a CD record on it in.

A burst of surging and exciting piano sound came from the top icon sound. The piano sound was so pure, as if there was a force that hit the hearts of the people. All of the chords composed of octaves of hands formed a six-ton ​​sound like a flood, instantly filling the entire office.

Grafman closed his eyes gently, his body swayed gently with the fierce rhythm, his lips tightly pursed, and the five fingers of his right hand moved rhythmically with the progress of the music. In his mind, the figure that was flying in front of the piano seemed to appear, and he saw the hands dancing on the keys.

This song is the new piano single of Lu Wei launched by Ailing Entertainment Company two days ago - Rhapsody No. 1 "Awakening"! Long before the official version was released, the reporters and audiences who had recorded this song at Kong Xiangdong's concert had already made several versions of the "gun version". The majestic melody, unrestrained style, and the chords like gold and stone, exerting the charm of the piano incomparable. As soon as this song came out, it immediately became popular in the piano world. First, Lu Wei's countless supporters were crazy about it, and finally, even some musicians who did not like piano music before were fascinated by this song.

, and then fell in love with Lu Wei. In particular, Lu Wei's legendary ups and downs experience brought a special color to this song "Awakening". As soon as the official version came out, it was immediately rushed by music fans. The genuine album at 80 yuan per picture is of great value, but this did not stop the enthusiasm of music fans at all. In just less than a week, this new album exceeded one million sales, not only recreating the myth of Ailing Entertainment Company, but also made some of the previous contemptuous entertainment companies and music critics fall into their glasses! This is a miracle in China where piracy is rampant!

Although Lu Wei has been away from Curtis Conservatory of Music for more than a year, Grafman has never forgotten this student. Lu Wei's talent has left him with a deep impression. Especially in Grafman's view, the sonatas of Beethoven that Lu Wei once played have exceeded the standards of a student or even a "genius student". Even among professional pianists, they can be regarded as outstanding. Lu Wei's sudden departure has always made Grafman very sad. Grafman has always been very focused on Lu Wei's situation in China. He once instructed the staff of Curtis Conservatory of Music in mainland China to pay close attention to Lu Wei's situation and notify him as soon as possible. Lu Wei's comeback, Grafman got the news, and Grafman also got the two albums he released later.

A song "Awakening" and "Harvest", two works written in different styles reveal Lu Wei's talent in composition. Just after listening to it, Grafman knew that Lu Wei was mature. As his former teacher, Grafman was extremely familiar with Lu Wei's musical style. If Lu Wei had only had the shadow of a genius boy before, then with these two works, Grafman could already feel a sense of a master's demeanor. Unlike Lu Wei's previous etudes in "Waves" and "Song of Victory", Grafman could feel that Lu Wei's independent thoughts, the deep thoughts from the heart.

After listening to one song "Awakening", Grafman replaced another disc. This time, the sonata "Harvest" released at the same time as "Awakening".

Although most people like "Awakening", Grafman believes that in terms of the content of the work itself, this "Harvest" sonata is better than "Awakening". Grafman was surprised when he heard this song for the first time. The piano originated from Western musical instruments. Over the past few hundred years, although some outstanding piano players have emerged in China. But when it comes to truly original Chinese piano music, it can achieve the same and different aspects compared to those classic works like textbooks such as Beethoven, Mozart, etc. There is no one. There is certainly a problem of contact time. However, it also reflects that it is difficult to integrate Chinese local music and piano. There have been some music.

The picture transplanted some folk music from China to the piano. However, most of them are the most well-known ones. I am afraid that they can only be regarded as the song "The Shepherd's Piccolo" written by He Luting. However, it is just a simple piano sketch. The use of the land is just some of the most basic techniques in the two creative songs of Bach.

However, this song "Harvest" surprised Grafman.

After listening to it once, Grafman knew that this is a work written in the style of a standard sonata. Not only is the main part, but the theme of the sub-part is clear. The logical relationship between the presentation part, the expansion part, and the reproduction part is also very clear and reasonable. But if that is all, it is nothing. What makes Grafman feel is that this sonata almost perfectly integrates the elements of Chinese style into the whole song. Grafman has also conducted some research on the five-tone modes of Chinese land. In this piece, Grafman can clearly hear that those national modes are used in it. It has not been copied and copied. Everything seems so natural. This is a truly and excellent Chinese-style sonata!

"Excellent. Lu Wei. I didn't expect that you have not seen each other for more than a year. You have made progress to this point. But why did you leave Curtis without saying a word? Do you think this place is not suitable for you?" Grafman thought in his heart.

The "Harvest" area was opened. Against the beautiful Five-tone Palace arpeggios set off like flowing water, the bright and small phrases were like waves of joy. It was obviously extremely vivid. A beautiful pastoral scenery was presented to the listener.

This unfolding section written in a soft rhythm is Grafman's favorite part. Listening to this piece of music, Grafman felt as if he was enjoying a Chinese pastoral ink painting. The leisurely and tranquil sense of comfort made him feel comfortable as if he was lightening. Through the music, Grafman seemed to be able to smell the fragrance emitted by the soil.

"What a wonderful music, Lu Wei, how did you write it? Is your music writing about your hometown? I really want to go and take a look." Grafman thought leisurely.

After the music was played, Grafman picked up the fax again and stared at the familiar face. Grafman finally made a decision.

Reaching up the phone on the desk, Grafman called the Philadelphia Airport and booked a flight ticket to Beijing.

After putting down the phone, Grafman smiled on his face and said to himself: "Lu Wei, maybe your decision is right. If you didn't go back, maybe such music wouldn't have been born. Let me take a good look at what you have learned this year."

Beijing, Rolling Stone Company Headquarters.

A magazine "Piano Art" was placed on the wide desk in front of Duan Zhongtan. Duan Zhongtan's eyes fell lightly on the sunny and energetic face on the cover, revealing a thoughtful look.

"It's really impermanent. I thought you had already finished your talent, but I didn't expect you to be lying on firewood and taste gall. It seems that I underestimated you after all." Duan Zhongtan looked at Lu Wei's photo, and his eyes seemed to be about to penetrate the paper, seeing through the depth of this person. I thought that after that report, Lu Wei would completely withdraw from the entertainment industry, but to Duan Zhongtan's surprise, after more than a year, Lu Wei jumped out of everyone's surprise, and he had two heavyweight works at one move. Duan Zhongtan also made music.

Although he has no longer involved classical music, his vision is still difficult for ordinary people to reach. Duan Zhongtan discovered the extraordinary things in these two piano works for the first time. Although they completely use classical expressions, these two piano music already have all the elements required by pop music. Just one week after the two CDs were released, they quickly broke through the sales of millions of copies at a speed that shocked everyone, making Ailing Entertainment, which was originally sluggish, quickly became the focus of the entertainment industry.

The more than a year that Lu Wei faded out of the music industry has been the most comfortable year for large record companies like Rolling Stone and Baidi to develop. Not only did he take the opportunity to regain the markets occupied by Ailing Entertainment, but he also dug up a large number of talented artists from Ailing Entertainment. In particular, Rolling Stone Company focuses on the markets in the mainland and Hong Kong and Taiwan. He has benefited a lot from this action to divide Ailing Entertainment. The performance of the entire company has even increased by 20% because of this action!

Now, seeing Lu Wei make a comeback again, Duan Zhongtan, the current leader of the Rolling Stone, felt a little wrong in his heart. He felt that he had to do something to kill the signs of the rise of this genius again in the cradle. He must not allow him to develop like before, otherwise, the prospects of the Rolling Stone are worrying.
Chapter completed!