Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 252 Who is Better?

Hattie's zither performances are undeniably enjoyable.

Nonetheless, as previously noted by Darwin, her playing lacks a sense of connection between herself and the music. Her emphasis seems to be solely on demonstrating her technical prowess, resulting in a noticeable absence of emotion. A zither piece without emotion is dry.

The technique is crucial, but achieving top-tier musical tones also requires time for maturation and refinement. Many aspects are perceptible to listeners attuned to music.

The music concluded.

Darwin applauded, "Well done, Miss. Your dedication to zither practice is evident. Yet, I can only award you eight points."

Hattie's expression darkened, her gaze intense.

"Why?" she inquired.

Darwin responded, "I've already explained my reasons earlier. I prefer not to repeat myself."

"Violeta, please."

While Hattie was performing on the zither moments ago, Violeta had already applied her finger picks.

She offered the owner a slight smile, saying, "Okay."

Then, she cast her eyes down to the strings, mentally tracing the musical score. Her initial notes mirrored Hattie's exactly.

However, as the piece progressed into its middle section, distinctions began to emerge.

Hattie's rendition of "Beyond the Ridge" lacked depth in its complex emotional shifts.

However, Violeta's performance highlighted the emotional changes within the music and contrasts in dynamics when plucking the strings.

As Darwin listened, his satisfaction grew steadily.

The primary distinction between Violeta and Hattie lies herein.

both possessed impeccable skills, the divergence

Hattie struggled to discern what made Violeta's performance stand

Violeta's ability to play the zither. However, apart from that, she didn't find Violeta's performance

The music concluded.

clapped beside them, "Clap clap

performance

have a deep understanding of this piece. It's remarkable to see someone your

Hattie was taken aback.

Where do Violeta and

Darwin sighed, "Emotion."

continued, "When Violeta plays, the piece showcases emotional changes and stark contrasts in string plucking. Hattie, that's

Indeed, she was perplexed.

and

Hattie had devoted many years to mastering the zither, so had Violeta. The distinction lay in the amount of time Violeta had invested, not less than Hattie. Music, like people,

insisted on awarding Violeta a perfect

had 16 points,

not to contest the decision at that moment.

believe it. Could

to flip through the

"Next song, 'Dahlia Lullaby""

"Let me go

"Sure."

She began to play.

of graceful and vibrant

a perfect score for

the piece concluded, the onlookers joined

"Amazing performance!"

"Indeed, so bea

in playing the

sense of satisfaction upon hearing the compliments from

a quick