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

the divergence lay in this

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

the zither. However, apart from that, she didn’t find

The music concluded.

enthusiastically clapped beside

performance

this piece. It’s remarkable to see someone your age

Hattie was taken aback.

from her chair and exclaimed, “Why? Where do Violeta

Darwin sighed, “Emotion.”

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

Indeed, she was perplexed.

key difference between her and Violeta was

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, requires accumulation. Hattie was reluctant

Violeta a perfect ten score, leaving Hattie no room

total, Hattie had 16 points, whereas Violeta scored

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

Could Violeta

to flip

“Next song, ‘Dahlia Lullaby””

insisted, “Let me

“Sure.”

She began to play.

painted a picture of graceful and vibrant dahlia

earned a perfect score

concluded, the

“Amazing performance!”

“Indeed, so bea

playing

experienced a sense of satisfaction upon hearing

cast a quick look towards