Only the circle of people in the middle know what happened here.
Those who were watching the fun outside were just purely curious and wanted to see what was going on. Why did so many big shots gather here
No one spoke.
The big guys inside were so quiet, and no one dared to speak.
He Chaohui, Yang Jiansen, and Peng Donghu.
Qin Xuerong, Jiang Yu, Murong Yue.
Wei Shuxin, Hu Ke.
Dawson, Jason, Tyler.
Carl, Mike and more!
The innermost circle of people surrounded Wang Qian, watching every note and every symbol written by Wang Qian without blinking.
Jiang Yu looked at the notes written by Wang Qian, and lightly plucked the five fingers of his right hand in the air, simulating the sound of playing these notes on the piano.
Taylor, Jason, Dawson, Carl, Mike and others watched without blinking. Some of them tapped their pants lightly with their hands, while others did the same by tapping their clothes with their fingers.
Rustle…
Crash...
The sound of pen rubbing against paper and the sound of paper turning over continued to be heard.
Wang Qian's hands moved quickly, and he stared at the score without blinking, as if he was not memorizing but transcribing it, with almost no hesitation and no thinking process.
Just a few minutes!
Wang Qian wrote a complete piano score.
After writing the last few notes, Wang Qian wrote his name at the very beginning - Etude 11, and then wrote his name in a smaller font below - Wang Qian!
"alright."
Wang Qian said softly, and then handed the score to Professor Dawson, who had been quietly watching him write the score: "Professor, I hope you like this song."
Dawson's eyes showed a hint of excitement and surprise. He solemnly stretched out his hands to take the score from Wang Qian and said seriously, "I already like it!"
Snap, snap…
The applause broke out again.
The students and professors who were watching the excitement from the back were slightly shocked by this scene and couldn't help but applaud.
Ask them to memorize a piece of music, and they find it difficult to do it!
Not to mention someone like Wang Qian who is so skilled and quick that he can write a piece of music almost without thinking.
and.
The scene where Dawson takes the music score with both hands also has symbolic meaning!
Yang Jiansen was quick to wake up the fastest. When Dawson took the music score handed over by Wang Qian with both hands, he took a photo with his mobile phone.
Snap!
Finished shooting.
Yang Jiansen quickly put it away and started to applaud.
He Chaohui was beside Yang Jiansen, clapping and whispering, "Send me a photo later."
Peng Donghu nodded: "Give me one too!"
Yang Jiansen laughed and didn't answer, feeling very proud.
After Professor Dawson took Wang Qian's score, he picked it up and looked at it carefully. He quickly scanned it and finished reading it quickly. He said directly: "Mr. Wang, your piece of music is a masterpiece!"
With that, Dawson turned and walked directly to the stage.
Taylor, Jason, Carl, Mike and others behind quickly made way!
Everyone present knew that Professor Dawson Yao had played the piece himself, and most of them were very excited.
Professor Dawson!
He is a world-class pianist who has been famous for decades, a super star who has held several concerts at WYN, a tenured professor at Curtis Institute, and holds the title of honorary vice president.
We are lucky to see him here.
Unexpectedly...
We can actually listen to Professor Dawson playing a piece of music live now
and…
Or is it a new song from the Chinese, Wang Qian
Everyone felt excited, and there was a feeling of pride brewing in their hearts, and they quickly sat back in their seats.
and.
Applause broke out again.
Wang Qian originally wanted to leave early, but now he could only sit down with everyone and applaud along.
However, he still had some expectations for Professor Dawson's performance.
this time.
He Chaohui and Yang Jiansen sat on Wang Qian's left and right respectively.
Peng Donghu sat behind Wang Qian and surrounded him.
Qin Xuerong was about to sit down next to Wang Qian, but was pulled up by Yang Jiansen and then sat down.
Qin Xuerong could only sit next to Yang Jiansen, her pretty face full of unhappiness!
He Chaohui clapped his hands gently and whispered to Wang Qian, "Professor Dawson's last public performance was ten years ago! In the past ten years, he has not performed publicly even at the Curtis Institute. At most, he taught and played in the classroom."
Wang Qian: “Oh!”
He doesn't understand these things, so he doesn't feel anything.
Yang Jiansen said with a little excitement: "I have asked someone to bring a camera to record the scene."
A few people did come in hurriedly from behind and placed several cameras in several corners to capture the entire venue. There was also a camera placed on the stage, facing Professor Dawson who was sitting in front of the piano.
Qin Xuerong whispered: "You missed a better performance!"
Yang Jiansen was stunned and asked, "Whose?"
Qin Xuerong: "Wang Qian!"
Yang Jiansen came to his senses and said with a little regret: "I forgot! Starting from this afternoon, the entire exchange meeting will be recorded. Mr. Wang Qian, I hope I can still see your performance."
Wang Qian shook his head: "Sorry, Director Yang, I may not be able to come next time!"
Yang Jiansen's eyes widened: "What? Not coming? But, the college exchange has just begun..."
Wang Qian: "I was just invited by Professor He to come and take a look around. I didn't intend to participate in the whole thing. I have other things to do. Sorry."
He Chaohui smiled without saying anything. She now hoped that Wang Qian would not come, so that Yang Jiansen and Peng Donghu would not poach Wang Qian.
Yang Jiansen wanted to speak more.
The sound of piano was heard on the stage, and Yang Jiansen immediately shut up and looked at the stage seriously.
The auditorium became extremely quiet again.
Everyone pricked up their ears and watched Professor Dawson's performance on the stage attentively.
Professor Dawson sat in front of the piano, put the music score away, and looked at it for a few minutes before he began to play. Combined with Wang Qian’s previous explanation of the song on stage, he quickly got into it!
It was a bit awkward at first!
However, after playing two bars, he quickly got into the groove.
Professor Dawson also became cheerful and immersed himself in it wholeheartedly, showing his joyful and cheerful mood.
Wang Qian praised in his heart.
The world-renowned pianist is indeed worthy of his reputation.
He played the Turkish March very well right from the start. If he just practices a few times, he will be able to perform it at a high level.
soon.
Professor Dawson's performance ended.
Snap, snap, snap…
Applause broke out immediately!
Wang Qian also clapped his hands lightly.
Qin Xuerong said honestly: "Not as good as Wang Qian."
Yang Jiansen said calmly, "That's for sure. It's great that Professor Dawson can play so skillfully in his first performance. Let him practice a few times and he should be able to play at a high level. Of course, Wang Qian's performance is already perfect, and Professor Dawson may need a long time of practice to reach Wang Qian's level."
He Chaohui and Peng Donghu both nodded in agreement.
Qin Xuerong stopped talking. After hearing Yang Jiansen's praise for Wang Qian, she became less angry.
Professor Dawson stood up, bowed slightly to everyone, and said softly, "This is such a beautiful piece of music! I think I will let my students practice it when I return to the college."
The sound was not loud and only a few people in the front row closest to the stage heard it.
Yang Jiansen, He Chaohui and Peng Donghu were all shocked.
Doesn’t this mean…
Will this piece make it to the Curtis Institute and become a daily practice piece
So, how long will it take for it to spread around the world
The three of them looked at Wang Qian with even more intense gazes, wishing they could snatch Wang Qian away right then and there.
When Professor Dawson came down, he came to Wang Qian, gave him a gentle hug, and whispered in his ear, "Young man, your talent is unparalleled. If you want to come to Curtis College to study, you can always find me."
Only Wang Qian heard this.
Because everyone was clapping, the people around me didn't hear it.
Wang Qian smiled and did not answer.
As soon as Dawson sat down, Taylor stood up again and walked onto the stage!
She also wanted to play this piece once.
Applause again.
Everyone is happy to hear this.
This looks like an exchange meeting.
Taylor sat in front of the piano and looked at the score for more than ten minutes, then tried to play a few bars intermittently, and finally barely finished the first time. She stumbled, but she had already mastered it. If she was given a second chance, she might be able to complete it smoothly in one go.
Taylor also said to Wang Qian: "It is indeed a wonderful song!"
The applause continued.
Carl, Mike and other Berkeley teachers and students did not go on stage to try, fearing that they would embarrass themselves.
Just when Wang Qian thought it was over.
Dawson stood up again and said, "I hope to hear Mr. Wang Qian play this piece again."
Taylor and Jason also looked at Wang Qian expectantly.
Carl, Mike and others had no expression on their faces and were just spectators.
Yang Jiansen, Peng Donghu, He Chaohui and others simply applauded.
Wang Qian couldn't refuse...
I could only stand up, smile at everyone, and then walk onto the stage step by step.
Wang Qian sang this song that is so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar!
After gaining a deeper understanding, everyone listened to Wang Qian play this piece again and felt more clearly his attainments on the piano!
Watching Wang Qian’s perfect performance while sitting at the piano.
Professor Dawson closed his eyes, his face full of enjoyment, and listened attentively with his ears perked up. He tapped the rhythm lightly with his fingers in the palm of his hand, with a smile on his lips, as if he had entered into the joyful and cheerful atmosphere.
Taylor and others also listened with extremely serious expressions.
The song is over!
There was thunderous applause.
Professor Dawson was the first to stand up and give his warmest applause, looking at Wang Qian with eyes full of surprise, shock, and a hint of excitement.
Tyler and Jason also stood up and applauded.
Carl, Mike and other people in Berkeley had no choice but to stand up and applaud!
Others also stood up and gave warm applause.
Yang Jiansen waved to the host, took the microphone from the host, and said to Wang Qian who was about to leave the stage: "Mr. Wang Qian, can I hear you play your tenth etude?"
Wang Qian was slightly stunned. He did not expect Yang Jiansen to publicly make a request. He thought for a second. He was already on stage, so it did not matter if he sang one or two songs. He nodded immediately: "Of course!"
After saying that, Wang Qian sat down again.
And there was a commotion in the audience again.
The tenth etude
Is it another new song
This is the surprising thought of all uninformed viewers.
Taylor also looked at Yang Jiansen in shock, then at Wang Qian. Seeing Wang Qian sitting down seriously, he translated to his tutor, Professor Dawson, "He is going to play his tenth etude, which should also be a new piece!"
Dawson was surprised: "Really?"
Taylor was unsure: "I'm not sure either, that's what they meant."
Carl, Mike and others also heard it.
Mike frowned and said, "This guy is so amazing? There's also a tenth etude? Is it a complete piece of music?"
Carl: "Whether or not the 10th etude is a complete piece, the 11th etude just now is enough to make him famous all over the world. It's just a matter of time... His playing level is almost the same as Professor Dawson's."
Mike and the others were shocked and speechless. They didn't expect Professor Carl to give Wang Qian such a high evaluation!
And on the stage.
Wang Qian has started to get into the game.
"To Alice" is almost the song he plays the most.
Because this piece of music was the most widely circulated piano piece in the world where he lived in his previous life. It is no exaggeration to say that everyone in the world has heard it, but some people have heard it but don’t know it.
Almost everyone who has practiced the piano has practiced this piece and can play it.
Simple and easy to play, but not simple!
There is a flavor of the simplicity of the Chinese culture.
Ding ding ding…
Wang Qian was immersed in it almost instantly.
Dawson, Taylor, Carl, Mike and others all pricked up their ears, listening carefully to every note sung by Wang Qian, and each of them was clapping to the beat in their own favorite way, or simulating playing with their fingers.
Notes flow out one by one.
A clear picture appears in everyone's mind.
That was a beautiful girl who was gentle, kind, lively, and a feeling of longing...
When Wang Qian finished playing.
The whole audience was silent for nearly a minute.
Both Yang Jiansen and Peng Donghu had heard He Chaohui play this piece before. When they listened to Wang Qian's performance again, they clearly felt the difference between the two!
Technically, they are almost the same.
After all, this piece of music is very simple and doesn't show much in terms of technique.
However, in terms of emotional expression, Wang Qian performed it almost perfectly, several levels higher than He Chaohui.
sharp!
The simpler it is, the more you can see the true level.
applause.
Dawson stood up again and gave warm applause.
Others also stood up and applauded.
No one remembered how many times they stood up.
There was already some helplessness on Mike's face.
but.
Dawson, however, walked onto the stage while clapping, and gently hugged Wang Qian again, saying with a smile on his face, "You are the biggest surprise I have encountered since coming to China. I'm sorry for my invitation just now. Curtis College can't teach you anything. I hope you can come to Curtis College to teach."
"Of course, can you please grant me a small request first?"
"I want to play your Etude No. 10. It's really great!"
From the perspective of Dawson, a world-class master, this "Funny Alice" is really an almost perfect piano piece!
Simple.
Everyone can play it, no matter if they are beginners or masters.
Express clearly.
The meaning is simple and universal, and it is a love problem that almost everyone will encounter!
This will resonate with everyone.
Anyone can play it.
Everyone can resonate!
Is there any work more perfect than this
Wang Qian also patted Professor Dawson on the shoulder, and amid warm applause, he smiled and replied: "Professor, of course you can play. However, I can only refuse your invitation."
Dawson didn't force it, his face full of regret: "That's a shame! I hope we can be friends. I think I may need to ask you for advice on some music questions."
Wang Qian said hurriedly: "You are too kind! I have nothing to teach you."
The two chatted quietly on the stage.
Professor Dawson has great respect for Wang Qian.
After Wang Qian responded with a few words, he walked back to his seat and sat down.
It was already late, and it was impossible for Professor Dawson to play the Tenth Etude live in person. His face was full of regret, and Taylor and the others also felt very regretful.
Yang Jiansen invited everyone to the cafeteria for dinner.
Wang Qian finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Originally I just wanted to join in the fun and experience the professional atmosphere of a higher music school!
Unexpectedly...
I, a mere spectator, became the protagonist
Everyone left one after another.
Wang Qian was surrounded by Yang Jiansen and his gang like a sworn enemy, and he was not used to it. He used the excuse of going to the toilet to get away.
I washed my face in the bathroom, recalled what happened today, and smiled at myself in the mirror.
Wang Qian relaxed and walked out of the bathroom. He didn't plan to go to the cafeteria to eat with them, otherwise he would be watched again. He walked directly to the school gate from the side path.
Just arrived at the school gate!
Qin Xuerong, Jiang Yu and Murong Yue were already standing there.
"I knew you would go away alone, hehe..."
Qin Xuerong said proudly: "Take us with you!"