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Der Piano-Mann

Billy Joel

John, a retired musician, discovers an old piano in the attic of his new home. Despite its worn appearance, the piano produces a beautiful sound that reignites John's passion for music. He spends days restoring it and is transported back to his days as a jazz pianist. The enchanting sound of the piano inspires John to resume playing and composing, reigniting his musical career. One evening, mysterious music accompanies his playing, even though no one else is home. Intrigued, John researches the piano's history and finds letters and compositions from Emily, a previous owner. Deeply connected to Emily's music, he encounters her spirit, who seeks closure through the completion of her final composition. John promises to grant her wish, leading to a journey of discovery and emotional connections that transcend time and ultimately bring peace to both Emily and himself.

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beschließt / bəˈʃliːst /verb

decides

Fasziniert von diesem Geheimnis, beschließt John, mehr über die Geschichte des Klaviers zu erfahren.

Fascinated by this secret, John decides to learn more about the history of the piano.

entscheidenfestlegen

die Leidenschaft / diː ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft /noun

passion

Dieses alte Klavier hat ihm eine neue Leidenschaft geschenkt.

This old piano gave him a new passion.

verbringt / fɛɐ̯ˈbʁɪŋt /verb

spends

John verbringt den ganzen Nachmittag damit, das Klavier zu reinigen.

John spends the whole afternoon cleaning the piano.

erfüllt / ɛɐ̯ˈfʏlt /verb

fills

Die Musik erfüllt den Raum.

The music fills the room.

Saiten / ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ /noun

strings

Er kümmert sich um die Tasten und Saiten.

He takes care of the keys and strings.

MusikinstrumentKlavier

aufgeregt / ˈaʊ̯fɡəˌreːkt /adjective

excited

Er fühlt sich glücklich und aufgeregt, dieses Klavier gefunden zu haben.

He feels happy and excited to have found this piano.

die Gestalt / diː ɡəˈʃtalt /noun

figure

Er sieht eine Gestalt am Klavier sitzen.

He sees a figure sitting at the piano.

FigurFormErscheinung

die Verbindung / diː fɛɐ̯ˈbɪndʊŋ /noun

connection

John fühlt eine Verbindung zu Emily.

John feels a connection to Emily.

BeziehungZusammenhang

die Vergangenheit / diː ˈfaɡɛŋənhaɪ̯t /noun

past

Eines Abends sitzt John an seinem alten Klavier und spielt eine Melodie aus seiner Vergangenheit.

One evening, John sits at his old piano and plays a melody from his past.

früherHistorieLebensgeschichte

das Geheimnis / das ɡəˈhaɪ̯nɪs /noun

secret

Fasziniert von diesem Geheimnis.

Fascinated by this secret.

Klaviers / klaˈviːɐ̯ /noun

piano

die Magie des Klaviers

the magic of the piano

FlügelCembalo

der Klang / deːɐ̯ klaŋ /noun

sound

Der Klang ist klar und stark.

The sound is clear and strong.

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