Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is divided into a large concert hall and a small concert hall.
The former are usually dedicated concert halls for classical music such as concerts, ballets, and operas.
The latter are usually small-scale classical music concerts such as chamber music, piano performances, and chorus.
As the audience entered at 7:40, by nearly 8pm, the large concert hall was already packed.
Perhaps because there were more than 2,000 spectators, the huge hall was still quite quiet. People mostly talked in low voices and few made loud noises.
The Ninomiya couple entered at the standard time, that is, after the announcement.
Because tickets are hard to come by, most of them are reserved. The people sitting next to them are mostly partners, business leaders, or politicians who come with their wives and daughters.
"Ms. Qianhui, your daughter has completely inherited your temperament and beauty."
They went to the concert hall together. While waiting, the young woman, who looked radiant, dignified and noble, was full of praise.
"Ms. Junko's daughter is the same, she is just as beautiful as you."
When Ninomiya Chie heard her praise, she smiled brightly.
They sat in the audience and had a great time.
Ninomiya Naoki sat at the side with a calm and composed expression, occasionally glancing at the seat not far away.
That was the position right in front of the center of the stage, and Chizuru Ninomiya was sitting there, looking incredibly beautiful.
A person with a wealth of knowledge and culture has a naturally elegant demeanor. As a university teacher, even though she doesn't wear a gorgeous evening gown or heavy makeup, her temperament is so unique.
The more he saw the beauty of his precious daughter, the more uncomfortable he felt.
His daughter is so good, why did she disobey him and date a pianist? And she quietly starred in the music video and announced it to the world in one go.
A relationship has been made public and known to everyone. If there are any disagreements during the relationship, how will it end
"Mr. Naoki, that is the eldest daughter of the Maple Grove Group, right?"
Just then, a middle-aged man wearing glasses, with neat hairstyle and clothes, came over and asked.
"right."
Hearing this, Ninomiya Naoki followed his gaze and saw the extraordinary and outstanding Shifengyuan Mirai sitting in a seat not far away in the same row, and the maid accompanying her, and nodded.
"I didn't expect that even such a big shot would come to this concert."
After getting the affirmation, this middle-aged man who looked somewhat gentle immediately sighed.
Even though he is a prominent figure in the political arena, the Maple Forest Group is still a behemoth to him.
What's more, because the higher you stand, the more you see... He knows very well how terrifying the Maple Forest Financial Group is.
It is no exaggeration to say that many members of Neon’s cabinet belong to the Maple Forest Group’s faction.
"It's better not to disturb her."
Ninomiya Naoki was also deeply surprised by this matter, but he was very self-aware.
Even though he struggled for decades and achieved the leap of multiple classes, he only stood in the second class.
Faced with a behemoth of the level of Maple Forest Group, even he did not dare to disturb it rashly.
"I know."
This politician is also a wise man. That is something they can only dream of but cannot reach.
As people chatted in low voices, the lights in the large concert hall suddenly dimmed.
“It’s about to begin.”
Following this noise, the little girl who had come along specially with her parents was very excited.
However, after getting excited, she quickly shut her mouth.
At the same time, the people who were originally talking in low voices fell silent when they saw the change in the light.
Even those who had never seen a piano recital before, because they were particularly concerned about this performance, specially researched many related matters to avoid making mistakes.
Piano recitals, unlike ordinary star concerts, have very strict etiquette requirements.
What's more, even the clothing has its own rules, such as men wearing suits, women wearing skirts, dresses or evening gowns, and avoiding casual and undisciplined outfits such as jeans and slippers.
There is no need for cheering with light sticks or singing along, and there are rules for clapping. For example, you cannot suddenly clap during the most exciting part of the performance.
You can only applaud after a piano piece is finished. Under special circumstances, if you want to applaud during a performance, it can only be done during the encore performance.
In a dark environment, the light will be more eye-catching.
The black Steinway grand piano stood at the center of the stage.
Under the guidance of the lights, people have the opportunity to calmly appreciate this piano that is like a work of art.
At the same time, photographers stationed throughout the concert hall were silently operating their equipment to frame the scenes.
The large concert hall was very quiet. Everyone was waiting, waiting for the lights to come on, waiting for subsequent changes.
But just as people were waiting for the spotlight to move, or to go out and then turn on again, those who were more adaptable to the darkness could vaguely feel that something seemed to be moving in the darkness of the stage.
The few people who were shocked by this all felt their heartbeats quicken, and their eyes followed the darkness where something seemed to be moving.
"despair!"
Suddenly, a clear sound of footsteps rang out, and with the help of the microphone on the stage, it echoed throughout the venue.
I saw a figure walking out of the darkness, stepping into the area of the spotlight, and appearing in front of people.
Gentleman's hat, tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, and a signature mask.
"!"
The silent and unexpected appearance startled most of the audience.
As for the few people who noticed it in advance, they were all surprised.
She made an unexpected appearance, appearing under the spotlight at midnight, took two steps to the piano, and then turned to face the audience.
He said nothing, just faced the audience and the camera.
Because of the unique mask and appearance, his expression could not be seen at all. His posture, straight as a gun, looked very solemn and dignified, making people dare not make loud noises.
The audience who had originally planned to applaud when he came on stage, at this moment, their hearts and bodies were tense, not knowing what to do.
Compared with the audience in person, the audience online did not feel as strongly because of the difference between face-to-face encounters, but they were also deeply attracted by his presence and did not dare to look away for fear of missing something.
At this moment, Lingshi took off his gentleman's hat and bowed to the audience.
His movements were graceful, whether it was his arm span or the curve of his bow, they were all natural and elegant.
With this bow, beams of lights came on one by one, and in an instant, bright and comfortable lights filled the entire hall.
“I am Zero Hour, and I would like to thank everyone for watching my concert.”
Lingshi straightened up, gently placed the gentleman's hat on his head, turned to Guan again and spoke.
When his magnetic and deep voice sounded, everyone seemed to have their deep memories awakened.
I am Zero Hour. Anyone who comes to the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan today will be very familiar with this opening line.
Because Lingshi had not released any albums before and only uploaded single videos on YouTube, fans would hear this sentence every time they listened to his songs.
The calm and steady tone, the magnetic, deep and mature voice, are even more recognizable and familiar than the mask.
Lights bring a sense of security, and familiar things bring warmth and comfort.
“Pah pah pah pah!”
The next moment, the whole audience was boiling with thunderous applause.
This kind of appearance was not gorgeous or dazzling at all, but the words "I am Zero Hour" immediately ignited the whole audience.
Not only that, the audience who watched this scene on the broadcasting platform were also very excited.
Because the opening line "I am Zero Hour" has a very important meaning... During the repeated listening process, too many meanings have been attached to this sentence.
It is like a prelude to the sound of nature. As long as you hear this sentence, it means that the next performance will be wonderful.
The moment these words rang out, it was as if they were taking everyone back to a familiar place.
“So handsome.”
When Ninomiya Chie saw this scene, her eyes lit up. She followed everyone, blended into the atmosphere, and applauded actively.
She didn't know whether this was a deliberate design or an unintentional act, but she was very clear that Lingshi's every move and every word directly ignited the atmosphere of the entire venue. This ability was very impressive.
Unlike what we saw in the previous video, Ling Shi is very tall and in good shape. He is not skinny, otherwise he would not be able to pull off a tuxedo.
And Lingshi’s voice is also very nice, but the key is his temperament, which is different from others.
“Is this worth applauding?”
When Naoki Ninomiya found out that his wife was also clapping, he was speechless and disdainful.
He didn't applaud, just looked at the man on the stage.
When Zero was wearing a mask, no one could notice the changes in his expression or see the changes in his eyes.
The lights were still bright, and Kurosawa Hikaru naturally noticed the presence of Ninomiya Naoki.
Perhaps they had never met before, or even seen his photo, but he could still tell that Ninomiya Naoki was Chizuru's father.
Because looking at the whole audience, he was the only one who didn't applaud, and his eyes were full of hostility.
Soon, the lights in the concert hall dimmed again, and the spotlights on the stage appeared in people's eyes again.
Once again becoming the protagonist of the stage, Kurosawa Hikaru turned around and walked towards the piano.
The applause died down as they saw what he was about to perform.
After warming up, Kurosawa Hikaru sat down in front of the piano.
As for this piano, he had already tested the sound when he arrived early.
Although there was no special performance or rehearsal, he had listened to the sound of each key, and after adjusting them, he had become very familiar with it.
However, he did not start playing immediately. Instead, he closed his eyes and tilted his head slightly.
The condition of the instrument was already perfect, but his condition was not yet at its peak.
He was not nervous. Maybe it was his first time to give a concert, but the theoretical knowledge and experience given by the piano made him not afraid of such a scene at all.
Every famous pianist has his or her own unique playing style, and will have different and unique insights into the same piano piece.
Playing a piano piece step by step and without any error may be a proof of excellence, but it does not mean it is the best performance.
The best performance is to give emotion to piano music.
The audience who came to the event specifically and watched the concert online on time wanted to listen to not just a song, but his piano music.
For today's performance, he prepared ten piano pieces.
Flight of the Bumblebee
Croatian Rhapsody
"bell"
The Mark of Rain
Anne's Wonderland
Adeline by the Water
Autumn Whispers
Dance of Flowers
Wedding in Dream
Variations on Canon
Except for "The Bells", the other ten piano pieces are not absolutely complete and are not exactly the same as the originals, because he cannot remember all the songs he had heard in his previous life.
However, with his master-level knowledge of piano theory, the piano pieces he re-interpreted and filled with details were enough to show their charm.
He does not expect to surpass his teacher, he just wants to use his own piano skills to perform a version that is unique to him.
The moment he acquires a permanent skill, he gains not only the ability but also the accomplishment and self-esteem of a pianist.
The next moment, Kurosawa Hikaru raised his arms above the piano keyboard, pressed his wrists down, and began to play the first piano piece of the recital, "Flight of the Bumblebee".
The finger movements that were so fast that they created phantoms attracted everyone's attention in just a moment, and their ears were also deeply attracted by the dynamic beat that followed.
In an instant, the sound of the piano exploded.
Kurosawa Hikaru, who possesses master-level piano skills, actually has the ability to appreciate any piano piece.
If someone asked him, "What kind of piano piece do you think Flight of the Bumblebee is?"
His evaluation is: "It is a beautiful and virtuosic piano piece with a unique style."
Perhaps this piano piece is not the most difficult to play, but its advantage is that the faster it is played, the more gripping the passionate rhythm of Flight of the Bumblebee becomes.
Even if they are laymen, even if they have never listened to piano music, even if they are people who look down on this old antique instrument, when they see someone playing "Flight of the Bumblebee" in front of them, they will definitely be attracted by it.
Because Flight of the Bumblebee is not like an ordinary piano piece, with its ups and downs and twists and turns, it can burst out with climax power the moment the prelude sounds.
When Kurosawa Mitsuru began his performance, the originally silent concert hall was like a gust of wind, strong enough to sweep away everything.
"Does he really only have ten fingers?"
"His hands are so fast!"
The waves of piano music swept everything, and people were shocked by the scene before them.
Lingshi's hand speed was so fast that it was jaw-dropping and unbelievable.
The cool, handsome and gorgeous performance directly brings people into the world of music.
"How many times did he practice to be able to sing it so fast and accurately like he is now?"
"It's so skilled that it hurts."
Everyone has different preferences and ideas. Some people are shocked by his fingering and performance, while others use their imagination to be impressed and moved by his skills.
In fact, when the purpose of showing off one's skills is to perform Flight of the Bumblebee, it can be as short as tens of seconds, or even a minute is considered long.
Because ten piano pieces are not enough to support a concert lasting about 90 minutes, Kurosawa Hikaru played freely during the performance. He added more changes and cycles without affecting the overall performance, and used different scales to express the song.
One minute, the audience was stunned and realized that the piece was Flight of the Bumblebee, just played faster than on YouTube.
Two minutes is something the audience is used to. No matter how surprising something is, people will get used to it over time.
Three minutes in, the audience was in disbelief, why hadn’t it stopped yet
After four minutes, the audience was already numb. Wasn't he tired at all
For five minutes, the audience had no other feelings in their hearts except admiration.
Can the piano be played like this
Seeing the hands on the stage jumping so much that they left afterimages, and the arms flying across the stage yet always graceful, both laymen and experts were shocked.
When the piano sound disappeared, the zero-hour performance finally stopped.
After the song ended, the piano master performed "Flight of the Bumblebee" for five minutes with his showy hand speed. Even someone with a strong physique like Kurosawa Hikaru felt his fingers numb and his breathing became heavier.
He used all his strength to bring out his unique charm in Flight of the Bumblebee.
"How about it?"
After taking a few breaths, Kurosawa Mitsuru straightened his hunched back and looked towards the audience, wanting to know the audience's reactions.
The lights were dim, and the audience, shrouded in darkness and shadows, was completely silent.
Messed up? He wouldn't think so. He was absolutely calm and confident in his piano skills.
What he wanted to know was how enthusiastic the audience's reaction would be.
Perhaps we can't see his expression or the signal in his eyes, but the action of raising his head and turning his head makes people understand something.
“Pah, pah, pah!”
After a brief silence, as the first person applauded, people gradually came to their senses and followed suit.
“Pah pah pah pah!”
In an instant, the applause of more than two thousand people resounded throughout the venue, as if it was going to overturn everything.
“It’s wonderful!”
"Wow!"
"Zero hour! Zero hour!"
This unprecedented, eye-opening and shocking performance is extremely exciting and exhilarating.
Everyone's reactions were different, some were shocked, some were excited, and some were shocked.
In fact, not all the audience here are fans.
There are also some people who spend a lot of money to buy tickets, ask others to get tickets for them, and do everything they can to satisfy their family members and watch the movie together.
But at this moment, they were also deeply impressed.
“This is amazing…”
Ninomiya Chie was shocked and smacked her lips.
She has never been very interested in the piano. She is too busy at work and has no time to listen to music.
As an investor, she is biased against the profession of artist.
She knew very well that no matter how glamorous an artist may appear on the surface, no matter how popular and loved he or she is by fans and the public, in the face of capital, that is all.
And the disadvantage of this profession is very obvious, that is, privacy is difficult to guarantee and private life will be affected.
But before that, she had changed her mind about Zero Hour.
It wasn't because she had watched those MVs, but because during her investigation of Zero Hour, she found out that behind Zero Hour stood a mysterious super-powerful figure.
This big shot has great power, able to shake up Japan's six major mainstream media.
Ling Shi has a background and is not an ordinary artist.
As long as there is a backer, everything will be easy... She insisted on meeting him because she wanted to find out who the big shot behind Zero Hour was.
But now, she was impressed by the performance.
Unlike the experience of watching online, the effect and ability of the live performance shocked her greatly.
She intuitively felt the talent and unique value of Lingshi.
At this moment, Chie Ninomiya suddenly thought of something and turned around to look.
When she turned around, she saw Ninomiya Naoki sitting there with a serious expression. Although he did not applaud with everyone, his hands were clasped together on his thighs.
"Is he trying not to applaud?"
Seeing this scene, Ninomiya Chie, who had been sleeping in the same bed for decades, noticed something and couldn't help but find it funny.
This guy is as stubborn as his daughter.
"what?"
Ninomiya Naoki saw the corners of her mouth rise, and he became angry and glared at her.
"Let's see his reaction while we play the music later."
Ninomiya Chie looked at him sideways, smiled and shook her head without arguing with him.
She wanted to see how long Naoki could endure.
"Why is this Flight of the Bumblebee different from what I've heard before?"
On the other side, Qiu Yuekui continued to applaud, but she felt her whole body numb.
"This is the difference between recording and live performance. Live performance is not as simple as just following a script. There is more room for creativity, it is more real and more exciting!"
Shiina Ai was very excited. The feeling of performing live and listening online are completely different.
If the effect on site is the same as that in the video on the Internet, then why should we spend time, energy and money to go to the site
“This is so cool!”
Hinata already liked Flight of the Bumblebee, and watching this performance just made her feel extremely happy.
“It’s worth it.”
At the same time, Kurosawa Hikaru stood up and bowed to express his gratitude to the packed audience and the huge crowd of fans.
Faced with the waves of applause, cheers and excitement, a smile had already appeared on Kurosawa Hikaru's face behind the mask.
Why is he standing here and choosing to be an artist
He didn’t want to be an artist before, not because he looked down on this profession or was indifferent to fame and fortune, but because he felt that he might not have the talent in this area. Taking the entrance exam to Tokyo University was his best choice to achieve class transition and reach the pinnacle of his life.
But that night, the dream of a packed house and thunderous applause for every piano piece, the entry-level singing voice and piano given by the system, and the appearance of his gold medal agent Runa Igarashi, made him find a reason.
Everyone has a dream of becoming a star, and he is no exception.
Everyone has fantasized about becoming famous, performing on stage, and receiving countless applause.
He enjoyed such moments very much. The feeling of being recognized and admired by everyone was an incomparable pleasure and enjoyment.
What is youth
When life is good, enjoy it to the fullest; don’t leave your golden cup facing the moon empty.