Chapter 167 Piano Song: "The Fact of Your Leaving"
Global live broadcast!
As the signal was turned on, the lights in the entire hall suddenly changed.
Several bright incandescent lamps projected from the dome, shining in the center of the stage. Then, a round cut began to appear on the ground of the stage. A black grand piano slowly rose from the ground like a work of art under the illumination of the focus light.
He Xiao narrowed his eyes and looked forward as if he had discovered a rare treasure.
If he read it correctly, this piano has a great background. It is known as one of the top ten pianos in the world. Its workmanship and materials are all the world's top, and it is inlaid with nearly a hundred diamonds on it.
It was a gift created by European contemporary art celebrities in the last century when Isabella's adopted son first established the Conservatory of Music. It was created by several European craft masters at that time.
It is also inlaid with hundreds of unique diamonds to add value to it to appear more precious, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a work of art.
Over the past hundred years, I don’t know how many people have secretly coveted the piano and wanted to steal it and sell it. They have succeeded several times. However, after world peace, the French authorities have recovered it again.
Now placed in the Isabella Conservatory of Music in Paris, it is under key protection and has also become an exhibit for tourists to visit.
This time Isabella Academy can use it as a tool for the competition, which is a huge investment.
At least in terms of tone, feel, etc., there is no need to worry about it, it must be the world's top enjoyment.
When the many contestants present saw this dazzling piano as dazzling as the black swan, they immediately became a little breathing, just like a person who had been thirsty in the desert who had been seeing an oasis.
For piano enthusiasts, an excellent piano is more attractive than anything in the world.
Just like the soldiers of ancient times, a handy weapon is very important.
"Who can withstand this?"
Carlo's eyes stared at the beautiful black piano on the stage, especially the hundreds of glittering gems on it, making her dizzy and confused. She couldn't help but mutter with envy on her forehead.
I can't stand it, I really can't stand it.
He Xiao was a little restless when he sat on the chair. This piano was so beautiful.
After the piano rose to the center of the stage, several spotlights that fell from the dome immediately dispersed, and then a black man in formal clothes walked onto the stage.
"Hi, Hello, viewers all over the world are watching the live broadcast. This is the five-year Isabella Cup competition scene. I am the host Kami!"
The black man's language cells are naturally prominent. This black guy spoke lotus when he came up, and a series of authentic British English surged out. If He Xiao's current English level was not enough to support daily communication, he would have been confused.
Host Kami is an host active in the European and American entertainment industry. She has also been an actor and has guest-starred in many Hollywood science fiction blockbusters. She has a certain popularity around the world. Even if ordinary people don’t know him, they will definitely feel familiar when they see that face.
Kami is very famous and belongs to the level of front-line hosts. This can be seen from being invited to host the Isabella Piano Competition.
"In this round of the top 100 matches, the points system will be used to determine whether the player advances, and the final decision will be made! "
"Now, let's enter the piano feast together!"
The host chatted on the stage for about three or four minutes, and finally got to the topic, announcing the rules while announcing the start of the game.
The top 100 competitions are in a point system, with ten judges respectively scoring each, and the upper limit of each person is ten, which means that the contestants can get up to 100 points.
Then after the top 100 matches, the top 64 will be selected based on the points of all players.
By the time the next round of the game begins, the 64 people will perform the PK-based knockout round in a random match, and the next 32 tops will be divided into the next 32 tops, and the subsequent games will continue this rule until the quarterfinals, quarterfinals and finals.
It is estimated that the entire schedule will take at least one month.
After all, the Top 100 competition alone takes three days to complete, and this is the result of more than 30 performances a day.
He Xiao's appearance was No. 10, just on the first day, so he only rested very early yesterday, just to prepare for today's performance.
To be honest, as the top ten players, the pressure is still very high.
However, if you think about it from another perspective, it will actually be of great benefit.
As long as it is not the first one to appear, the first one is really under pressure.
It was at half past nine.
The competition finally got on track, and the first contestant appeared. I don’t know if it was unlucky or lucky. After he appeared, he performed a song of moderate difficulty with obvious tension.
This song has a great influence in the piano world. It was composed by a well-known British composer in the 18th century. It was once played by Isabella, so it became famous and gradually gained a wide influence.
Everyone is familiar with this song, and when they hear his performance, they all give their own scores.
The ten judges also made comments after looking at each other.
Most of the judges only scored seven and eight points, while old principal William only scored five points.
Obviously, the old principal's vision is extremely picky.
After the player left the court, he was naturally extremely nervous. As the first player to appear, the score he got was just passing the passing line, which was a bad start.
His dismal results have affected the performance of several players in the subsequent period. One even scored less than 60 points, and it is basically no suspense to be eliminated.
This has also caused widespread discussion among audiences around the world. This competition was so tragic at the beginning of this competition, which is a rare event in recent sessions.
"After the fierce competition in the first nine rounds, we finally welcomed the tenth player, let us applaud and welcome the Chinese contestant from the Eastern Conference - He Xiao!"
Host Kami stood in the center of the stage and read the lyrics card, announcing loudly, while looking at He Xiao who was standing in the audience with a little curious look.
The Sun News incident was a hot topic, so he naturally knew that the player in the Eastern Conference was at the forefront of the storm.
He Xiao walked out of the audience indifferently, and when he appeared, he was really not nervous.
However, when he moved, the audience's eyes were attracted. Even Martin, the young master of the Kroll family, who had been keeping his eyes closed, opened his eyes open and looked at He Xiao thoughtfully.
The same goes for the ten judges.
They are not old antiques who do not go online or read news.
He Xiao has heard of more or less.
Does this contestant who was praised by the Sun have the legendary skills? Many people are quite curious about this.
With his feet on the smooth floor, He Xiao came to the beautiful piano and bowed gently to the audience.
Chapter completed!