The next program was a four-hand performance of two sections of Brahms' Hungarian Dances. When the students and the pianist walked out of the VIP lounge together, the lively students outside began to applaud.

The famous pianist seemed to like this backstage atmosphere very much, waving and nodding to the students with a friendly smile, and walked over. The senior piano department senior also thanked the students and introduced the pianist after approaching: "

He is Yang Jingxing."

Yang Jingxing quickly took the pianist's outstretched hand: "Hello, Mr. Tan."

The middle-aged pianist waved his hands vigorously, looked at Yang Jingxing and nodded: "Hello... let's go on stage first..."

Yang Jingxing refused to stay: "Please."

After watching the performer a few steps, the students continued to celebrate. Lu Hongyu once again pressed Yang Jingxing about going to Europe: "You must know, but if you don't tell, you are afraid of hurting us."

Another echoed: "Yes, as long as you want to go, the school will definitely agree." It is said that the European tour is positioned to invite famous performers, singers or conductors to collaborate with orchestras, but so far there has been no news of rehearsals.

Fu Shupeng was disdainful: "Promise? It's too late to be happy!"

Another echoed: "That's right, fame is not just a matter of two songs or a few minutes."

Yang Jingxing's fighting spirit was high: "Okay, I will go and recommend myself tomorrow."

Lu Hongyu had no confidence in himself: "Take us with you and say good things to the school."

The principal cello, who has experience in performing abroad, said: "Do you really think it's a trip? I'm not on the plane but on the train. I rehearse until midnight every day. My daily living expenses are just enough to buy a hamburger. I haven't even had the chance to go out and buy a hamburger."

Yang Jingxing retreated: "Forget it, I won't go."

Qi Qingnuo thanked the chief cello: "Fortunately, you gave me a step, otherwise the leather would be broken."

Everyone hehe...

The performer came on stage and started listening to music. Among the students tonight, this senior brother on stage is the most mediocre one. He plays very well, but he is also too conventional. He plays the music that was originally a bit improvisational.

Like basic exercises.

The song ended, and the applause was still warm. The curtain call was timed to give the orchestra time to prepare for the performance. Lu Kaiping also sent Lian Lixin and the next pianist out, and Yang Jingxing had to show respect again.

Wei Junyu, who stayed in the VIP lounge, finally showed up and praised Yu Xinting.

After almost everything, the orchestra came on the stage. The audience was very friendly and gave the young orchestra a lot of encouragement and welcome. Then Lian Lixin and the pianist came on stage together, and the applause was like a storm.

The backstage was cleared, and Yang Jingxing and others accompanied Lu Kaiping to pay tribute to the triumphant pianist and also expressed congratulations to his classmates. The pianist met several girls and spoke highly of Pu Yin's teaching work. He also said to Yang Jingxing: "It's gold.

You will always shine. I know Professor Li a little bit. She especially requires students to guard against arrogance and impetuosity. You are still so young, so don't be anxious and take it step by step."

Yang Jingxing nodded: "Thank you."

The pianist added: "Director Lu also mentioned you to me yesterday. Today's arrangements also show that the school values ​​you. I heard that the two sonatas have been prepared for half a year, which is why the audience's response today is so enthusiastic.

It shows that there is no harm in taking it slow and steady, don’t you think?”

Yang Jingxing nodded: "You are right."

The senior brother explained: "There is also a concerto, which premiered at the 27th celebration...it doesn't count as the premiere."

"Oh..." The pianist was surprised, and then nodded to Lu Kaiping: "We should strive for more opportunities for him. He is also a student of the piano department, and he also composes for the piano. I personally think it is very good!"

Lu Kaiping nodded: "Of course, of course...it's hard work, let's rest first."

The pianist was a little regretful: "I'm leaving tomorrow and won't be able to hear the concerto..."

Lu Kaiping ordered: "Where's the CD? Get it quickly!"

When Yu Xinting hesitated, Yang Jingxing said to the pianist: "There will be Yu Xinting's recording on the school anniversary commemorative CD. If you have time to listen to it, I will give you more guidance."

Lu Kaiping added: "Yes, it will be around the beginning of next month. I will definitely send you a copy!"

The pianist nodded: "I'm looking forward to it... If there is a suitable opportunity, I would be willing to recommend your work to more listeners."

Yang Jingxing smiled: "Thank you."

Lu Kaiping was a little anxious: "Go and have a rest first and have a sip of tea! Please, please..."

The pianist invited several students to join him, but Yang Jingxing didn't know how to seize the opportunity and said that he wanted to listen here. Every senior was worthy of admiration and learning.

Rachmaninoff's Second Concerto began. The pianist respected the students' eagerness to learn and encouraged them before going in first.

Everyone sat down. The student responsible for serving the pianist on the stage looked at Yang Jingxing and concluded, "I don't seem to recognize you."

Yang Jingxing said: "It would be strange if we knew each other."

Another hesitated and doubted: "I think... he may not be suitable to play your works."

Yang Jingxing said: "Listen to the front."

Without saying anything, Yang Jingxing was allowed to cheer.

The next six programs are all concertos. Although each performer can only play one movement, the master is a master. Even one movement can make the audience unable to help themselves or even stand up to pay tribute more or less, and the curtain call is also very long.

After the pianists returned to the backstage, they would more or less chat with Yang Jingxing and the others. After all, they were performing on the same stage, and Yang Jingxing and the others were juniors, so they mostly encouraged and praised them. They praised Xinting and An Xin for playing well, and they must be very good at composing music.

good.

Lu Kaiping was the one who worked the hardest tonight. After he was busy picking up and sending off the three masters, he finally couldn't help but got mad at Yang Jingxing: "I don't even have time to sit down for a while, so you are enjoying your time in peace."

...come help!"

Yang Jingxing went to work as Lu Kaiping's follower while his classmates and girlfriend were gloating about his misfortune.

With no one behind him, Lu Kaiping showed a tired expression to Yang Jingxing: "A few people said they wanted to play your work, but I didn't express my position anyway. I pushed it to Professor Li and Director He and let them talk!"

Yang Jingxing came up with an idea: "Just say that I don't have confidence, because I'm afraid of ruining my reputation as a master..."

Lu Kaiping was just a little angry: "Who believes it? Who believes it!? I don't have ears, so even you can't listen..."

Lu Kaiping may be bragging. Yang Jingxing picked up two masters. Although he received a lot of praise, he didn't say that he would play his works. Feeling the courtesy and respect that the pianists received from the audience, it was almost the ultimate. It still needs to be

What to do with an unknown work?

Finally it was the finale of the night, the first movement of Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1 in B minor" by Mao Tianchi. The master came on stage, and people in the backstage gathered around the exit to admire his demeanor and admire his applause.

The music started, and everyone in front of and behind the scenes was fascinated by it. Not to mention Mao Tianchi's superb performance, even the orchestra's performance on this piece of music was obviously better.

When the song ended, applause broke out, and the audience stood up quickly, and they definitely didn't want to leave or go to the bathroom. The people upstairs and downstairs were all so devoted to music.

World-class masters are different. They just bow slightly to thank the audience. The audience likes it more and becomes more enthusiastic, especially after Mao Tianchi invited Lian Lixin to thank him together.

Because some people think that there is a game between the performer's gratitude and the audience's applause, Yu Xinting, who has no confidence, does not dare to test the audience's perseverance and will leave early. However, Mao Tianchi and Lian Lixin obviously do not have this worry. The audience is now obviously

A bit fanatical.

Lian Lixin called on the orchestra to stand up and thank the audience. The musicians seemed embarrassed to share the applause, and after a while they started to pack their things.

Mao Tianchi and Lian Lixin bowed to each other and then left the stage together, but the applause became more enthusiastic. Until the conductor and performers disappeared from the stage, the enthusiasm of the audience did not diminish.

As is the old rule, this has to be an encore. The host is waiting for the leaders' decision. Lu Kaiping admires Mao Tianchi: "...it is so loved by the audience. It is such a success."

But Mao Tianchi wanted to be lazy and said to Lu Kaiping: "Let the students go."

Lu Kaiping hesitated and ordered Yang Jingxing: "You make arrangements!"

The only ones who can be arranged around now are Yu Xinting and An Xin. One of the other two students is still in the VIP lounge, and the other has left with the master.

Yang Jingxing was watched by a group of people. He patted An Xin on the shoulder: "Come on, Schumann or Brahms."

Yu Xinting breathed a sigh of relief and smiled slyly.

An Xin also laughed and backed down: "Let Xinting go."

Yu Xinting hid quickly: "I said it was you..."

An Xin looked at the serious Yang Jingxing again and said without delay: "Brahms Ballade...the second one."

The host nodded: "This is good..." and went up.

An Xin handed the camera to Yu Xinting and began to adjust her breathing while ignoring others. The host on the stage started, and the orchestra classmate later said that Yang Jingxing should go up with An Xin and play the other two movements of the double piano.

After the host announced the name of An Xin and her work, the audience was not disappointed and the applause was still warm. An Xin strode onto the stage, and Qi Qingnuo reminded Yu Xinting to take photos.

After receiving a warm welcome, An Xin sat down in front of the piano and started directly. The piece was completely different from the third movement of the Sonata in B major, which was also tutored by Yang Jingxing. There was nothing ostentatious, and the piece was mostly gentle.

Passionate, it can reflect the other side of An Xin's skills.

The audience was obviously not in a hurry at all. It was already past ten o'clock in the evening, and they were enjoying the music quietly, because An Xin played it very well, and because she was calm and expressive, it was even better than the B major sonata.

The classmates around Yang Jingxing exclaimed: "Oh, people are so annoying when compared to others..."

At the end of the song, the applause was certainly not as extreme as that received by Mao Tianchi, and the audience did not stand up, but the students all felt that it was a success. An Xin herself came back half a minute after the curtain call, also with a confident expression.

But Yang Jingxing found fault: "The front is too heavy."

An Xin nodded and admitted, but her smile did not disappear, after all, so many people were praising her.

But the audience seemed a little greedy, the applause continued, and no one said to leave.

Looking around, they were all students. The host could only ask Yang Jingxing: "Do you want to join us?"

Yu Xinting was taking the photos she took to thank An Xin. Yang Jingxing reached for the camera. Yu Xinting was smart and refused to let go, her eyes pretending to be pitiful.

Yang Jingxing said seriously: "Chopin, Ballade No. 4."

The host went out without asking Yu Xinting's consent. An Xin encouraged her companions: "I've been practicing this recently, take it easy... remember to laugh later!"

Wang Yuchen and others also encouraged him.
To be continued...