"Croatian Rhapsody."
When the pianists heard that name, every single one of them felt somewhat confused.
An original work?
Like Nishikawa Yuuhaku, this Lin Tian from China was also a musician who liked performing his own original compositions in competitions.
It was just that, before the competition.
There had been far too much controversy surrounding "Lin Tian."
As a result, nearly all the contestants in this competition knew who he was.
So for a time, many contestants did not dare jump to conclusions about this "peer."
Eighteen years old.
Less than half a year.
More than ten musical works in completely different styles.
He had created a sales miracle in China.
It was hard to judge.
The online discourse was such a mess that the pianists were naturally the same. Some believed it, some questioned it, while even more were curious and waiting to watch the show.
But without exception.
For now, everyone had to temporarily treat them as "his works" and appreciate this performance.
So, when they heard the title of this piece.
In another lounge, Nishikawa Yuuhaku immediately raised his head.
"It's aimed at you!"
A friend beside Nishikawa Yuuhaku patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile.
Nishikawa Yuuhaku had clearly just performed "Nightfall Elegy" and become the center of attention for the entire venue. Yet only moments later, another rhapsody had appeared!
And it was also an original work!
At that moment, the contestants in the lounge erupted into an uproar.
The repertoire had been decided early on, so it was highly unlikely that this was deliberate.
But with such a "coincidence," it was hard not to compare the two.
"This Lin Tian is done for. Why did he have to clash with Teacher Nishikawa?"
*"Could he be trying to ride his coattails? He