Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 711 - 445 "Fifth Concerto ’Emperor’" and "Sixth Symphony ’Pathétique

Regarding the selection for the final competition, Lin Tian actually considered many factors.

First of all, since it is the highest stage of "Moonlight and Cat", a piece must be chosen that can represent the classical music era of "Moonlight and Cat".

In other words, Lin Tian needed a piece that could represent the hundreds of years of splendid classical culture from the past life!

Lin Tian has always had an extremely precise positioning regarding what he has been doing so far.

Influenced by Gan Yanyu, all his efforts were essentially about letting those classical musicians who once shone in history bloom again in this world.

Therefore,

this final piece is not only a representative work of Moonlight and Cat.

At the same time, it is a work that condenses the soul of classical music from the past life!

Since it is representative of that brilliant era, there are very few works to choose from.

Not only are there strict requirements for the status of the musician, but also the work must be able to represent the characteristics of classical music from that era.

Such an important work, Lin Tian dared not be careless.

Thus, after serious consideration, Lin Tian decided to write several pieces.

After performing each piece with Gan Yanyu, they would then select the one most suitable for the Keller Cup final.

As for those not performed on stage, Lin Tian adhered to the principle of not wasting and intended to compile and publish them later.

Now,

Beethoven's "Fifth Concerto 'Emperor'" and Tchaikovsky's "Sixth Symphony 'Pathétique'" are the pieces Lin Tian intends to try first.

"Emperor... what a majestic name!"

Gan Yanyu murmured, reading the first sheet of music.

Soon, the young girl hummed the melody softly, and from among the notes, an overwhelming momentum began to flow unnoticed.

In a trance, images of marching troops and the sound of boots on the ground appeared in her mind.....

"So cool!"

Gan Yanyu exclaimed.

"That's right."

Lin Tian smiled and explained to Gan Yanyu,

"This piece actually tells the story of a medieval European emperor expanding his territory."

"But why is the music... why is it so heavy?" Gan Yanyu asked.

Since it's about expanding territory, it should reflect grand ambition, a determination to forge ahead courageously with resilience.

However, as the melody continued, the music presented was not as shocking as the first impression.

On the contrary, as the music continued to deepen, what the piece revealed more were epic gravity and philosophical reflections...

Clearly named "Emperor", is it actually reflecting?

"Because... this piece can be said to be from the perspective of the victim." Lin Tian thought for a while, scratching his head.

The "Emperor" in the "Fifth Concerto 'Emperor'" actually refers to Napoleon, the hero of France.

In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, Vienna was occupied by the French army.

At that time, Beethoven, under the constant torment of deafness and artillery fire, created this "Fifth Concerto."

He once wrote in a letter: "I am surrounded only by chaos and pain, but I am still creating immortal works."

After the concerto was composed, Beethoven's student Cherni performed the piano part, while Beethoven, due to his rapidly worsening hearing, had no opportunity to attend the performance in person.

The title "Emperor" was not coined by Beethoven himself but was given by the publisher due to its grand and magnificent aura, and it was widely circulated in later generations.

Therefore, this piece,

essentially, was created by Beethoven in Vienna under the bombardment of Napoleon's French army.

Saying it's from the "victim's perspective" is not wrong at all.

"Let's try it out," Lin Tian said.

No matter how much is said, it's not as effective as experiencing it firsthand once.

"Okay."

Gan Yanyu quickly skimmed through the sheet music and soon set up her cello.

"....."

The sound of the ensemble followed.

Lin Tian started with the piano's brilliant arpeggio, and then Gan Yanyu's cello entered with a solemn theme.

The dialogue between the piano and cello was full of dramatic tension, and at that moment, the music was like a beautiful hymn, like weeping and complaining, like longing and admiration, like poetry and painting....

.....

The trial performance ended.

Lin Tian stopped the piano, pondering slightly.

The music was very impactful.

This "Fifth Concerto 'Emperor'" was once described as "one of the most creative, imaginative, and also most challenging concertos."

It is regarded as the pinnacle of emotion and technique in classical music.

If such a piece is played on the stage of the final competition.....

"I think it's great!"

Gan Yanyu said.

"Yes, indeed."

Lin Tian agreed.

Since a piece representing the entire classical music era is to be chosen, Beethoven's work is definitely worthy of this title!

And Gan Yanyu is confident in expressing Beethoven's "pain" in her performance.

If there's anything not quite right.....

After all, the piece was written when Vienna was being bombed in the previous life.

It was even named "Emperor" in Napoleon's name.

Now performing this piece at the Golden Hall, more or less…. it has a sort of dark humor to it.

"Let's put it on hold first and look at the next piece."

After all, Lin Tian wrote several pieces, no need to rush at this moment.

"Okay."

....

The second piece is Tchaikovsky's "Sixth Symphony 'Pathétique'."

This is the first time Lin Tian has created a piece by Tchaikovsky.

Almost overlooked this heavyweight!