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 and

possessed impeccable skills, the divergence lay

Violeta with growing admiration, while Hattie struggled to

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

The music concluded.

enthusiastically clapped beside them, “Clap

your performance was

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

Hattie was taken aback.

Where do Violeta and I differ in

Darwin sighed, “Emotion.”

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

Indeed, she was perplexed.

her and Violeta was decades

Hattie had 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

perfect ten score, leaving Hattie no room to

points,

Violeta, Hattie chose not to contest the decision at

still couldn’t believe it. Could Violeta

to flip through the

“Next song, ‘Dahlia Lullaby””

“Let me

“Sure.”

She began to play.

Lullaby” painted a picture of graceful and vibrant dahlia flowers swaying in the

earned a perfect score for

piece concluded, the onlookers

“Amazing performance!”

“Indeed, so bea

in playing

satisfaction upon hearing the compliments from the

a quick