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

skills, the divergence lay

admiration, while Hattie struggled

by Violeta’s ability to play the zither.

The music concluded.

enthusiastically clapped beside them, “Clap

your performance

It’s remarkable to see someone your age play with

Hattie was taken aback.

Where

Darwin sighed, “Emotion.”

changes and stark contrasts in string plucking. Hattie, that’s where the gap lies

Indeed, she was perplexed.

key difference between her and Violeta was

of time Violeta had invested, not less than Hattie. Music, like people, requires accumulation.

perfect ten score,

total, Hattie had 16 points, whereas Violeta scored a perfect

to Violeta, Hattie chose not to contest the decision at that moment.

it. Could Violeta

continued to flip through

“Next song, ‘Dahlia Lullaby””

“Let

“Sure.”

She began to play.

of graceful and vibrant dahlia

a perfect score for her technical

piece concluded, the

“Amazing performance!”

“Indeed, so bea

in playing

experienced a sense of satisfaction upon hearing the compliments from

a quick