Chapter 1012 Why are the flowers so red (two chapters in one)

When Yang Qian wants to perform a violin solo, it is natural that he must use the violin.

However, as mentioned in the previous notice, only pianos are provided in the examination room, and candidates need to bring their own instruments other than pianos. Therefore, Yang Qian also carried a small box with him. After turning around and opening it, he took out a small box.

violin.

Liao Jianyu and others stopped asking questions. They sat with smiles and waited for Yang Qian's performance.

Chen Gang looked at Yang Qian's violin with interest.

The old gentleman is over eighty years old, and his eyesight is a little bad, so he can't see clearly. He just thinks that with Yang Qian's status, the quality of the piano should be good. However, he doesn't know what is going on, whether it is from the sound of the piano

, or on the piano case just now, I can’t see the corresponding violin manufacturer’s brand symbol.

For Chen Gang, who has devoted his whole life to music, especially violin music, he would of course be very curious about Yang Qian's "unknown origin" violin.

Unfortunately, there was an exam taking place right now. As an examiner, he couldn't ask aloud about the brand of the piano, nor could he come over and touch it himself.

Of course, if Chen Gang gets started, he might be a little disappointed.

Because Yang Qian came to take the exam, he didn’t choose the best violin at home!

Yang Qian, who always wanted to be low-key, just packed the company's violin, which was usually played by students, trainees, and musicians, into a case and brought it over.

Of course, the sound quality of this violin is not bad. It is not an ordinary entry-level violin. After all, Yang Qian himself is quite particular.

The test of composition is the music, not your own performance. Such an ordinary piano is enough, isn't it?

Yang Qian first held the violin between his neck, pulled the bow with one hand, and tightened the "screw" with the other hand, and simply tuned it.

Although tuning is not uncommon, and many professional players are concerned about the inaccuracy of the intonation of their pianos, tuning itself requires more basic personal skills, especially the ability to judge the intonation.

Yang Qian was able to tune the violin quickly and accurately with just his ears. This performance still won Chen Gang's nod of approval.

"Dear teachers, the original piece I want to play now is called "Why Are the Flowers So Red" (Note 1)."

Liao Jianyu and the others would not urge them out loud, but Yang Qian did not take long to prepare. Soon, he bowed slightly, gave a brief introduction, and then started his performance.

The song "Why Are the Flowers So Red" gives people an unusual feeling just from the name.

Why are the flowers so red?

Shouldn't the flower be red?

Why is it so red? Is there any special reason why the flower is red?

Such a song title can really make people think about it.

However, Yang Qianla's first melody will immediately bring the "audience" back from their wandering thoughts.

I saw him closing his eyes, tilting his head slightly and holding the violin, standing in tandem with his steps, without any unnecessary movements, rubbing the strings with his left hand, and repeatedly pulling the bow with his right hand.

This repetition is not a mechanical reciprocation. The twisting of the wrist and the swing of the forearm are all simple and powerful, and the rhythm changes at the same time with complex changes.

As a result, the melody at the beginning seems melodious, delicate, empty and desolate, with treacherous waves and clouds, making people's eyes involuntarily picture a vast scene different from that of the Central Plains.

"Northwestern Frontier?"

“Uighur style?”

Liao Jianyu and Chen Gang glanced at each other in unison. Although they did not say it out loud, they both saw similar guesses in each other's surprised eyes.

Indeed, the melody and rhythm of the prelude at the beginning are very similar to the folk music of the northwest frontier, or that is the style!

Of course, the melodiousness of the music cannot overshadow Yang Qian’s outstanding performance.

Chen Gang turned around and his eyes fell on Yang Qian's slowed down string-pulling action.

The rhythm, which is suddenly fast and sometimes slow, has proven to Chen Gang and others that Yang Qian's violin playing is not just for an ordinary beginner or an ordinary player among celebrities, but that he does have real ability.

But this time it slowed down completely, to the point where the sound of the bow string was almost insignificant. Yang Qian's hand still remained so steady, and at the same time, the vibrato of his left hand kept up with the movement. The violin was as steady as if it had never moved.

Chen Gang's eyes couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise.

Good guy!

This guy really has such skills!

Just by looking at it, a bunch of undergraduates and graduate students majoring in violin at the Modu Conservatory of Music were outclassed - of course, not all of them. There are still many talented students at the Modu Conservatory of Music who are equally evil, and they can also play violin.

So good.

In fact, it is not just Chen Gang who has such judgment ability. The other examiners sitting on the judges' bench, except for the leaders of the administrative department who have to observe the discipline of the examination room, can basically see that Yang Qian's violin playing skills are extraordinary.

Liao Jianyu also had a smile full of praise.

Chi Jianbin was shocked and couldn't help but want to complain.

"You said that if you play the violin so well, why do you want to be an entertainment star? How about singing pop music? Study hard for a few years, then go to Berklee, Juilliard or something, get gilded, and then become the concertmaster of an orchestra.

Okay?"

Chi Jianbin was not feeling sad about Yang Qian.

The department chair may be a little selfish, but his intentions are not that bad.

However, for Chi Jianbin, he really looks down on pop music, classical music, traditional operas, and musicals. In his mind, they are much higher than pop music.

Therefore, even if Yang Qian is a famous pop singer, Chi Jianbin still feels that he is just following the market trend and has not focused on real art.

That's too far.

Yang Qian's violin playing skills have been recognized by professionals. There is no need to go into details here, but as the melody of the music deepens, Yang Qian's delicate expression of the music melody is gradually revealed.

"why why so red"

Although there are no lyrics, Yang Qian uses rhythm and tones that change in light and dark to present this sad and lingering rhetorical question.

Emotional expression has always been Yang Qian's strength.

In the performance of pure musical instruments, he can still fully demonstrate his abilities in this area.

But, what exactly is “why”?

Now Yang Qian did not give an answer. He ended his sudden strong and fast string pulling with a sharp and weak note, and the bow of his right hand even left the strings.

Don’t worry, this is just the prelude!

The violin solo piece "Why Are the Flowers So Red" that Yang Qian is going to play is not as simple and light as a pop song. It is a piece with a complete structure.

After just a pause, Yang Qian began to play the main text.

"Why are the flowers so red?

Why is it so red?”

The timbre of the violin can actually be quite varied. For example, the timbre produced by Beethoven's "Violin Concerto in D Major" can be majestic, bright and mellow!

But the most familiar thing about it is its subtle, elegant, delicate, melancholy and mysterious feminine tone.

This kind of timbre can be said to be just right when used on "Why Are the Flowers So Red" at this time.

"Why Are the Flowers So Red" flowing out from under the bow string controlled by Yang Qian is like a river flowing in the dark night, sobbing and sad, heartbreaking and sad, and like flowers blooming in the corner, lonely and empty

, as if there is an indescribable mysterious melancholy.

But it also has the sense of openness of the northwest frontier, and the sadness is only touched upon, without being muddled at all, and then it enters the next stage of the emotional picture.

Liao Jianyu couldn't help but shake his head when he heard it, and his mouth moved slightly, as if he wanted to sing along.

Yes, although Yang Qian still did not provide lyrics, such clear melody changes can still make people unable to help but find some rules in the title of the song, which can vaguely match the melody at this time.

Of course, it won't work later. Liao Jianyu is just a famous singer, not a famous lyricist, so he can't improvise along with it.

Moreover, Yang Qian's version of the violin piece is indeed not a complete copy of the original score. It has undergone many adaptations and the content of its expression is richer and more delicate.

Not to mention that there are no lyrics, even if there are original lyrics, the audience cannot match the lyrics based on Yang Qianla's melody here.

"Papa pa pa"

"Bravo!"

With Yang Qian's last stormy playing and a classic ending sound, the examiners' inappropriate and warm applause rang out in the supposedly serious examination room!

Chen Gang couldn't hide his happy expression. He sat there applauding and shouting "Bravo".

If you don’t know, you might think that this is the scene at the end of a performance in the concert hall! Who would have thought that this is just an ordinary research examination interview?

"It's indeed good. The structure of this song is very complete, and does it also use some musical elements from the ethnic minorities in the northwest frontier?"

Liao Jianyu said with a smile.

"Yes, Teacher Liao, the inspiration for this piece is a Tajik legend in the Kunlun Mountains."

Yang Qian took the violin off his neck, bowed politely, and answered seriously.

"Yang Qian, there was nothing wrong with your performance just now. You played it very well, but you put less effort into the expression of your performance. For a violin player, your performance is of course the most important thing.

It’s still the melody and timbre you produced. But the expression on your face can also be, or definitely be, a very important part of your performance.

Because your audience will not just listen with their ears, they will also see with their eyes. If you act with a straight face, the audience will feel strange. If you, the performer, can't get involved, how can I get involved? Right?

?Improve this part and your performance will reach a higher level!"
To be continued...