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 and

possessed impeccable skills, the divergence

Violeta with growing admiration, while Hattie struggled to discern what

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

The music concluded.

beside them, “Clap clap

your performance

deep understanding of this piece. It’s remarkable to see someone your age play

Hattie was taken aback.

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

Darwin sighed, “Emotion.”

contrasts in string plucking. Hattie, that’s where the gap lies between you two.” Hattie

Indeed, she was perplexed.

and Violeta was decades

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

insisted on awarding Violeta a perfect ten score, leaving Hattie no room

points,

Violeta, Hattie chose not to

couldn’t believe it. Could Violeta really play

to flip through the music

“Next song, ‘Dahlia Lullaby””

“Let me go

“Sure.”

She began to play.

painted a picture of graceful and vibrant dahlia flowers swaying in

earned a perfect score for her technical

the piece concluded, the onlookers joined

“Amazing performance!”

“Indeed, so bea

playing

sense of satisfaction upon hearing the

cast a quick look towards