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The Croatian Rhapsody is released

Nan Ye finished the tea in one gulp, then stood up and bowed to the audience.

"The piece I performed today is a new one.

Its name is 'croatian rhapsody'!"

"Composed by Tonci Huljic and performed by Maksim Mrvica!"

This piece, in the piano repertoire, is not the most difficult, nor the most famous, but it is widely circulated, making it just right for this occasion.

After all, it's just a small exchange meeting, not a large international competition, so there's no need to play a trump card right away.

As soon as Nan Ye finished speaking, the audience began to discuss animatedly:

【The piano is a Western instrument introduced in modern times. It seems that few Daxia people compose piano music. I didn't expect Nan Ye to come up with an original work. Jiang Linfeng probably didn't expect this, right?】

【What do you mean Jiang Linfeng didn't expect it? That's something ten Jiang Linfengs couldn't have expected.】

【Playing and composing are two different things. Being able to play doesn't necessarily mean being able to compose, but being able to compose piano music likely means being able to play the piano.

From this, it can be inferred that Nan Ye's piano level should not be too low.】

【croatian rhapsody, this title sounds very impressive, I wonder how it actually is?】

Not only the audience was looking forward to the new piece, but even the Chairman of the association, instrumentalists, musicians, etc., upstairs...

were all looking forward to Nan Ye with great anticipation.

After all, Nan Ye's pure music composition ability has already spread to various associations, and many people are still looking forward to his "qin king breaking the formation music" being released soon!

Dai Tianxiong stood up directly: "Is this kid so composed?

He didn't reveal the new piece beforehand, making me worry for so long in vain!"

Liang Guyin blinked slyly: "Elder Dai, you didn't ask either!"

"I..."

"I had no idea he would choose the piano today!"

The people around also smiled, not only Dai Tianxiong didn't expect it, but they all didn't expect it.

Jiang Linfeng opposite was completely stunned!

Good heavens, you actually brought out an original piano piece?

Is it really necessary!

It's just a small exhibition and exchange meeting.

Is it necessary to bring out a trump card right away?

That's right, for Jiang Linfeng, this is indeed a trump card.

But for Nan Ye, it's just a piece from Earth's inventory.

Most people who play Rhythm Master know this piece, "croatian rhapsody".

If they don't know it, they definitely haven't played to the later stages.

This piece, in his previous life, was considered Grade 9 piano.

For experts, it might not be that difficult.

But to play it well, control the rhythm, and infuse emotion into it, that's very difficult.

For beginners, or those who have never heard it before, this is definitely an expert-level difficulty.

Nan Ye straightened his body, his slender fingers covering the piano keys:

"Ding ding ding... ding ding ding..."

The opening rhythm is light and clear, with continuous fast notes that make people unable to stop listening once they hear it.

A scene seemed to appear before the audience's eyes:

That was war!

Houses collapsed, either destroyed by shells or burned by fire.

After the war, only ruins and broken walls remained in the ashes.

People lay in pools of blood, looking at the setting sun and its afterglow.

War, for them, always brought despair and helplessness.

At this moment, people saw a sad little white flower blooming on the broken walls.

This is new life!

And survival after a catastrophe!

So, people buried these past events, which they never wanted to mention but could never forget, deep in their hearts.

With hope.

With yearning.

Carrying the heavy past, they went to rebuild their homeland.

To restore the state that this country should have.

Soon, the song reached the most stirring part of the entire piece.

That seemed to be the necessary fervor for rebuilding the country, and the optimistic spirit mixed with bitterness within that fervor.

A complex state of mind, with hope mixed with despair, is difficult for those who haven't experienced it to understand.

However, the melody revolved once again.

Even with a newly built homeland, they could not suppress the sorrow in their hearts.

This is why this piece, despite being lively, carries sadness.

Because it warns us.

Never forget war!

Never underestimate or disregard war just because it hasn't happened to this generation.

When people's disregard for war becomes a norm.

Then it is certain that this country is not far from another war.

...

The song ended!

Nan Ye changed to a new teacup, then added water to it, letting it flow down with the stream.

It wasn't until this action was completed that people emerged from the song.

【Oh my god, this piece is a bit strong. It's hard to imagine that it was composed by the young Nan Ye.】

【I actually heard the taste of war in the song. This piece is incredible!】

【Don't say I, a Daxia person, was surprised, even foreigners would probably be stunned!】

【You can tell Xiao Ge's piano skills are very solid. His hand speed is so fast I can barely see it.】

That's right, Nan Ye sped up the original piece.

The original 'croatian rhapsody' is a combination of various instruments, and the cello is an essential part of it.

A piano solo version of 'croatian rhapsody' would be much more monotonous.

Especially the left-hand accompaniment, which is a bit too simple.

To cover up this small flaw, and combined with Nan Ye's mastery of the piano, he directly accelerated some sections of the piece.

The effect was better than expected!

Dai Tianxiong looked at Ma Sui, the Chairman of the Piano Association: "How was this piece?"

Every field has its specialty!

Since it's a piano piece, it should be reviewed by a professional.

Ma Sui's eyes were full of light. He organized his words before speaking:

"This piece is excellent!

It's a new piece that leans towards classical within the popular genre.

It's very memorable, and even on an international stage, it would be very competitive."

After a pause, he continued:

"In terms of difficulty, this piece is not as difficult as Jiang Linfeng's concerto.

But its strength lies in its novelty!

Something new will naturally attract a lot of curiosity and admiration.

Comparing them, their performance levels are quite similar.

Of course, this is just for this performance; whether they displayed their highest level is yet to be known.

If we have to decide a winner, it would be Nan Ye. He won on originality!

However..."

Ma Sui's "however" piqued the curiosity of those around him.

"I say, Old Ma, when will you change this habit of keeping us in suspense?"

"Exactly, speak quickly, let it out!"

"Old Jiang, what kind of place is this, Liushang Pavilion? Don't be so rude."

Ma Sui rubbed the back of his head and smiled awkwardly, "Just a habit, just a habit!"

"You all know that it's difficult to fully display the characteristics of all pieces with just one instrument.

Experience tells me that this piece is likely... an ensemble piece!"

The eyes of those around him lit up. An ensemble piece means it requires multiple instruments.

If the pure piano version is so beautiful, what will the complete version be like?

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