Chapter 66 Canon
As the first chord in C major rang in the auditorium like a church bell, this classic popular piano piece "Canon" that was adapted into countless versions of later generations reappeared under Lu Wei's hands.
The Kawai piano with excellent touch made Lu Wei enter the state instantly, with his hands and piano keys close together, just like a mother's hand stroking his doting child. It relies on the natural weight of his arms, and chords sounded gently, appearing quiet and solemn.
There is no overly gorgeous technique. The simple pillar chords seem to have a force that hits people's hearts under the octave bass, with uniform strength and clean tone. Including several judges, everyone who hears this song, their expressions become quiet in an instant, listening to the sound that seems to be sounding from the bottom of their hearts with pleasure.
Li Deqian was confused and didn't understand what Lu Wei played. He didn't remember the songs he had practiced for students in his memory, but he was soon attracted by this simple and beautiful beginning.
The second repetition of the theme was still a simple column chord, but the right hand moved slightly towards the high pitch area, giving the music some bright colors, as if the first beam of sunlight cast from the window in the early morning was so fresh and bright.
The third time I repeated the theme, the left hand was still in a thick bass, but the right hand melody began to change simply, from a simple column chord to a semi-decomposed chord, as if it was the first chirping of a bird in the morning, as if it was the sleepy eyes opened, slowly injecting new vitality and vitality into the monotonous chord. Everyone had a faint smile on their faces, and several teachers even closed their eyes gently, as if they had recalled some beautiful times that had passed.
The fourth time the theme was repeated, the bass of the left hand turned into a flowing pilo sound, and combined with the semi-decomposed chords of the right hand, it seemed that the talk of the past began. Slowly, this talk changed from calm to excitement, and began to extend to the high pitch area, and everyone's faces were full of expectations.
The fifth repetition of the theme, the music became light and lively. Against the backdrop of the arpeggio composed of the eighth notes in the left hand, the fast small sentences in the right hand were flying in spirit, as if they were dancing happily, instantly infected everyone's emotions. Everyone unconsciously nodded their heads and beats with the rhythm of the music.
Kong Xiangdong's face showed a hint of surprise. The student obviously used Canon's technique. The two themes were chasing each other, which was very dramatic. What's even more rare is that for the fifth variation, the polyphony of the right hand texture actually appeared, that is, one hand played two melodies at the same time, and the two melodies did not interfere with each other. They were very clear, and the level of strength was also very clear, and the theme was well revealed. This melody was obviously very familiar to me, but this song was obviously a new work, not a plagiarized work. Kong Xiangdong couldn't help but look forward to Lu Wei's next performance.
The fifth repetition also attracted other judges on the judges' seat. At first, they just thought that the variations made by Canon's technique were very good, but they didn't think that the music was technically difficult. It was not until the polyphony of the right hand that their expression became focused. You should know that even though the artistic value of this song, from a technical perspective, the difficulty of this song is no less than that of three creative songs, especially the two textures of the right hand are clearly layered and mastered just right. This is not something you can play with a little bit of piano techniques. In addition to having excellent skills, the performer also needs to have a pair of sensitive ears to capture the changes in various parts at any time. Such a level of performance or improvisational variations is still surprising even if you have some preparation in advance. Not to mention anything else, it is not easy to write this song.
Li Deqian, who was still a little worried at first, had been attracted by Lu Wei's performance. When the fifth variation sounded, there was a look of surprise on his face like everyone in the judges' seat. He thought to himself that when did the song he prepared himself actually add polyphonic techniques. It was really not simple. Until now, this song has been played steadily surpassed the variation that Dong Kun had just played, both in terms of technical and artistic aspects. The surprise on his face slowly turned into excitement and expectation.
Kang Xiaoling sat in the seat, looking at Lu Wei who was playing calmly in front of the piano, with a happy expression on his face. This song is very nice and really nice. After returning, he must let Lu Wei play it twice for himself, just like last time in the music classroom, he only played it for himself. Thinking of the last time he was in the music classroom, Kang Xiaoling couldn't help but think of Lu Wei's kiss on his forehead, and his face felt a little hot.
After the fifth repetition of the theme, the music entered the sixth most classic variation. This melody that is familiar to the piano or the piano is heard once again, arousing the atmosphere of the audience. Everyone's expressions were telling their love for this unknown song. Some students who like pop pianos even began to plan to ask Lu Wei for the score of this song after the competition.
Lu Wei's right hand danced lightly on the keyboard. The circling music was like a beautiful elf, flying around over the auditorium. Everyone's ears were listening carefully to this wonderful music, for fear of missing a syllable. From a single to a fuller double tone, the texture of the music became thicker and the emotions became more excited, as if the narrator couldn't help but get up and danced. The cheerful emotions infected everyone present. Lu Wei's body was rhythmically up and down with the music, and the audience began to unconsciously sway their bodies, following the wonderful melody, and even gently hit the beat with their hands. Everyone forgot that this was in a competition and was completely immersed in the atmosphere of the music.
After a variation that made everyone feel unsatisfied, the music entered a brief silence. The melody of the right hand stopped, leaving only the bass of the left hand flowing slowly, as if it was a brief rest after the dance, and then entered the seventh repetition, and the mood became more excited. The melody of the right hand changed from a double to an exciting chord, while still following the polyphonic technique. The big finger of the right hand kept rhythmic second part making the sound more full. The third chord of the first part of the right hand kept changing, the strength continued to increase, and the emotions became excited. At the same time, it was a faint sentimental emotion that could not be pursued by the past. This theme was repeated four times in a row, and each time it changed, which was indeed the most difficult part of the entire song.
The seventh repetition ends with the melody of the two polyphons at the same time, entering the end of the music. The right hand uses the wheel finger to gently play a crystal-like transparent and light sound, as if it is dripping gently into the hearts of everyone. The left hand is still a low short pirano sound, which follows the established theme. After repeating it twice in a row, the last chord slightly sank with Lu Wei's hands, and it comes out of the piano like a sigh, ending the whole song.
Lu Wei closed his eyes gently, his hands lying lazily on the keyboard, and the wonderful music also echoed in his heart and never dispersed for a long time. Even though he had played this song countless times, this time was the most perfect time he played it. The perfect technique, coupled with the Kawai piano with excellent sound quality, interpreted this song almost perfectly.
At the same time, a burst of applause slowly rang out. From judges, teachers, contestants, and cheerleaders, everyone had a heartfelt smile on their faces, clapping gently, and then, as if they were changing, the applause slowly turned from gentle to enthusiastic, rhythmic, in the auditorium.
Chapter completed!