In 1985, a pianist named Andor Fulders taught a group of students that if he gently patted a student on the back, the student would perform better. Andor immediately praised his performance in front of the class. What surprised the whole class was that he immediately surpassed his original level.
Andor still clearly remembers the happiness and pride that his first praise brought to him as a child. When Andor was 7 years old, his father asked him to help work in the garden. After working hard, he got the most generous reward.
At that time, my father kissed Andor Fuldes and said, “Thank you, son. You did a good job.” More than 60 years later, the words of his father still echoed in Andor’s ear… …
At the age of 16, Andor Faldes had a disagreement with his music teacher and the situation was very bad. Later, a disciple of piano master Liszt, the famous pianist von Saar came to Budapest, he asked Andor to play for him.
Von Saar listened intently to Andor after playing Bach’s C major “Toccata”, and was very interested in his sense of music. So Andor continued to play Beethoven’s “pathetique”.
After the song ended, von Thrall stood up and kissed Andor on the forehead.
“My child,” von Saar said, “When I was as old as you, I became a student of Liszt. After my first class, he kissed my forehead A moment, say:’Take good care of this kiss-it comes from Beethoven. He gave it to me after listening to my performance.’ I waited for many years and wanted to pass on this sacred legacy to my successor, And now, I think you are the most suitable person.”
In Andor’s life, nothing can match the praise of von Thrall. Beethoven’s kiss miraculously freed Andor from the bad situation and helped him become an equally famous pianist. Soon, it will be Andor’s turn to pass it on to those most worthy of accepting this legacy.