Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

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.

Violeta and Hattie

the divergence lay

Violeta with growing admiration, while Hattie struggled to discern what made Violeta’s performance stand

taken aback by Violeta’s ability to play the zither. However, apart from that,

The music concluded.

enthusiastically clapped beside

performance

piece. It’s remarkable to see someone your age play with such skill. “I’m giving you a

Hattie was taken aback.

stood up from her chair and exclaimed, “Why? Where do Violeta and I differ in

Darwin sighed, “Emotion.”

piece showcases emotional changes and stark contrasts in string

Indeed, she was perplexed.

and Violeta

so had Violeta. The distinction lay in the amount of time Violeta had invested, not less than Hattie. Music, like people, requires accumulation. Hattie was reluctant to accept

on awarding Violeta a perfect ten score, leaving Hattie no

total, Hattie had 16 points,

chose not to contest the

it. Could Violeta really play better

flip through

“Next song, ‘Dahlia Lullaby””

insisted, “Let me go

“Sure.”

She began to play.

“Dahlia Lullaby” painted a picture of graceful and vibrant dahlia flowers swaying in

still earned a perfect score for her technical

the

“Amazing performance!”

“Indeed, so bea

playing

of satisfaction upon hearing the compliments from

a quick