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Chapter 535
During the Classical period, further standardization of technology brought the violin to a larger stage, and the pursuit of this instrument also led to the differentiation of many musicians.
For example, the German-Austrian school emphasized tone and rigorous structure, while the Franco-Belgian school tended to favor smooth bowing and elegant technique. It was from this time that the modern bowing method was established.
During the Romantic period of the 19th century, the violin's virtuosity and expressiveness experienced a leap forward due to the emergence of Paganini, a genius among geniuses.
Paganini's pioneering techniques, such as finger extension and high-position single-finger playing, also pushed double-note and chord techniques to their limits.
Because of these unheard-of technologies, the Devil Violin was born.
In the fourth stage, from the 20th century to the present, violin technique has become quite refined, and the master violinists who emerged at this time were all masters of their craft.
Just like Heifetz of the Russian school and Perlman of the American school.
There are very few new technologies emerging anymore.
What Lu Qingfeng is doing now is clearly creating new technologies.
No, it can't be called creation, because it's an improvement on the basics of string playing; it should be called innovation.
But this was enough to leave many people speechless, because if it were truly successful and widely applied, Lu Qingfeng's name would be etched in music history.
Of course, they also knew it wouldn't be that simple.
Technological invention and innovation are simple; you can just pull on the four wires at will and call it a new technology. The key is whether it can be used in actual performance.
Lu Qingfeng was not worried about this problem at all.
Because all his techniques are called Bartók pizzicato, which was written by the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók in his String Quartet No. 3 in 1927.
In this piece, Bartók developed innovative playing techniques such as striking the strings with a bow and plucking the strings.
These techniques were considered very daring at the time, but have become standard performance techniques in the 21st century.
Since Bartók, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, did not exist in this world, these techniques would not have been developed, and Lu Qingfeng was using them for the first time.
First, a preliminary technical concept will be proposed, and then corresponding pieces will be produced to promote these innovative violin techniques.
This is one of the paths he paved for his international career.
To achieve greatness in today's Western-dominated classical music world, a violin alone is not enough.
Lu Qingfeng didn't talk much, but briefly explained his thoughts on the technology.
Klemper then shooed the crowd away, leaving Lu Qingfeng, Olivia, and the orchestra members to get to know each other and lay the foundation for future collaborations.
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7 p.m., Down Street, Cambridge city centre.
The Eagle Pub, located on its north side, is one of the oldest pubs here. It was built in 1677 and has been a gathering place for Cambridge students and faculty for many years.
"One of the most important events that happened in this bar was in 1953 when James Watson and Francis Crick announced the discovery of the DNA double helix structure here."
"Therefore, in 1962, they also received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine."
Inside the bar, which retains its retro decor, Li Shibai pointed to a blue commemorative plaque on the wall and explained.
Lu Qingfeng was not familiar with this topic, but he knew that the DNA double helix model was listed as one of the three major scientific discoveries of the 20th century, the other two being relativity and quantum mechanics.
"There's also a very special beer here called Eagle's DNA, which is to commemorate this discovery. You can sing it later."
Lu Qingfeng and Meng Jue nodded with smiles.
There were quite a few guests today, mostly students from nearby colleges, as well as some teachers. Lu Qingfeng also saw Peking University students who, like him, were brought by Cambridge students.
When they met, Lu Qingfeng joined them to chat about what he had seen and heard that day.
They then parted ways to visit another historical site.
It was written on the bar ceiling by Allied pilots who drank and socialized here during World War II, using lipstick, candles, and gasoline lighters to write their names, numbers, and graffiti.
After finishing, I went to the garden behind the house and found a table to sit down.
"Where are Flora and Victor?"
After ordering some food and drinks, Lu Qingfeng asked.
"They're going to meet up with the band, they'll be back in a bit."
Li Shibai answered, and then began to recount what had happened that afternoon.
“My Chinese friend, I have tried my best to elevate your violin skills in my mind, but I did not expect that I still underestimated you. In your Chinese words, it is like not being able to see the true face of Mount Lu, because you are in the mountain yourself.”
“My British friend, I never imagined you knew so much about Chinese poetry.”
"Hahaha."
Li Shibai laughed loudly.
Have you considered studying at Cambridge?
Why did you suddenly have such a strange idea?
Lu Qingfeng and Meng Jue looked at him strangely.
“Although you don’t have a particularly deep understanding of music, I still remember the way Klemperer and Olivia looked at you after you demonstrated your new violin technique today. I imagine that if you were willing to study abroad, Klemperer would definitely be willing to provide you with a full scholarship.”
“Even if it’s not Carlisle Academy, even if it’s the Royal Academy of Music, I believe Olivia will help.”
“I think Olivia’s last name is Sheffield.”
Meng Jue suddenly spoke at this moment.
"Yes, the Sheffield you know."
Li Shibai glanced at her and then nodded.
"Wow, a rich and noble lady."
A second-year student from Peking University exclaimed in surprise.
"Senior, how did you know?"
Lu Qingfeng asked her curiously.
“I heard you guys greeting me earlier, and out of curiosity, I looked it up online.”
Meng Jue said shyly.
“I read online that Olivia’s family is known as having an artistic lineage. They have a great influence in the cultural world and have produced many painters and writers.”
"There is also a media company that is a family business, with its own local TV station, newspaper, publishing house, and bookstore."
"Mostly correct, but my family's businesses aren't that big; they can't compare to giants like The Guardian or telecom."
A distinctive voice interrupted as Olivia, dressed in jeans and a very British-style jacket, walked over.
The fact that Meng Jue was talking about someone behind their back and that the person in question overheard it made him blush.
"Feel sorry."
Olivia waved her hand, indicating that she didn't care.
"But Dennis is right. If you want to study here, I can help you in some ways."
The waiter brought over the food and wine.
After waving the items and leaving, Lu Qingfeng smiled and said.
"Thank you for your kind offer, but I don't have that idea for the time being."