(Oh! Nishikawa's new work is actually a nocturne!)
A pianist quickly exclaimed in delight.
(Choosing to perform an unreleased new piece in the finals? Is he planning to take the championship outright and build hype for his upcoming album?)
(Haha, it really is Nishikawa Yuuhaku. He never forgets about his album sales!)
Everyone admired him while making half-joking remarks.
The nocturne originated as a musical genre in the nineteenth century.
It was a musical form that developed and became widely popular during the Romantic era.
It was usually quiet, dreamlike, and lyrical, suitable for listening to at night or in a tranquil setting.
Its fundamental traits were gentle melodies, a quiet atmosphere, and lyrical expression.
Because of its unique charm, profound emotions, and distinctive musical experience, nocturnes were not a broadly popular genre. To many people, they were more like a niche hidden treasure.
Not many people wrote them, but the occasional piece that appeared could bring audiences a fresh experience.
Now, it depended on whether Nishikawa Yuuhaku's "Silent Gate" could give everyone that feeling.
Nishikawa Yuuhaku soon began to play.
The music flowed like a murmuring stream beneath a small bridge, graceful and continuous.
A harmonious, peaceful atmosphere enveloped the entire concert hall.
After just enduring Watanabe Satoru's etude like a relentless bombardment, this gentle piece clearly had a healing effect, offering an exceptionally comfortable listening experience.
With only an introduction, the mood had already arrived.
(As expected of Nishikawa. This piece is so well written.)
(Not only is it well written, Nishikawa's piano skills are outstanding as well!)
(What gentle music! This is Nishikawa's true standard! That rhapsody in the preliminaries was obviously a poor performance!)
It was unclear whether that person had deliberately said it for someone in the lounge to hear, but they had clearly