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.

primary distinction between Violeta

the

growing admiration, while Hattie struggled to discern what made

the zither. However, apart from that,

The music concluded.

beside them,

performance was

job, Violeta. You have a deep understanding of this piece. It’s remarkable

Hattie was taken aback.

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

Darwin sighed, “Emotion.”

Violeta plays, the piece showcases emotional changes and stark contrasts in string plucking. Hattie, that’s where the

Indeed, she was perplexed.

between her and Violeta

zither, so had Violeta. The distinction lay in the amount of time Violeta had invested, not less than Hattie. Music, like

a perfect ten score, leaving Hattie no room to

16 points, whereas

Hattie chose not to contest the

Could Violeta really play

flip through the

“Next song, ‘Dahlia Lullaby””

insisted, “Let

“Sure.”

She began to play.

painted a picture of graceful and vibrant dahlia flowers

a perfect score for her technical

concluded, the onlookers joined

“Amazing performance!”

“Indeed, so bea

playing the

satisfaction upon hearing

a quick look