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.

distinction between Violeta and

the

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

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

The music concluded.

beside them, “Clap

performance was

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

Hattie was taken aback.

Where do Violeta and I differ in the completeness of this

Darwin sighed, “Emotion.”

in string plucking. Hattie, that’s where the

Indeed, she was perplexed.

between her and Violeta

Hattie had devoted many years to mastering the zither, so had Violeta. The distinction lay in the amount of time Violeta had

awarding Violeta a perfect ten score, leaving Hattie no room

16 points, whereas Violeta scored a perfect

Hattie chose not to contest

still couldn’t believe it. Could Violeta

flip through the

“Next song, ‘Dahlia Lullaby””

“Let

“Sure.”

She began to play.

“Dahlia Lullaby” painted a picture of graceful and vibrant

perfect

the piece concluded, the

“Amazing performance!”

“Indeed, so bea

playing

sense of satisfaction upon hearing

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