Old-time musicians

"The beginning is not bad, the tempo is a little slower than my ideal, and it would be better if the wind instruments could be more in sync."

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Fanning leaned against the audience seat in the corner, one hand on his chest, one hand on his chin, listening carefully and commenting silently.

At the end of the introduction, the repeated "breathing motive" of the clarinet was taken over by the cello, turning into the fresh, lively and slightly excited "wilderness theme" of the presentation part. At the same time, the bassoon imitated it half a bar later, just like the echo of a person singing in the valley when he walked through the wilderness

The flute played the melodious "birdsong motive" in the secondary theme, which was overlapped with the "wilderness theme" of the French horn at the same time to form a polyphony. Hundreds of flowers bloomed, hundreds of birds sang, nature completely revived from the silence, creatures danced, and it was very lively.

During the break of the first movement, Anna covered her mouth with her hand and turned sideways, whispering to her superior about her concerns.

Fan Ning's previous analysis was correct. The purpose of their trip was indeed not directly related to "Fan Ning". The first batch of survey objects of the South Continent Survey Team started with Walter.

The Special Patrol Office faces a mountain of recommendation letters with exaggerated contents. The only reasonable way to dig them out is to distinguish them by "confidence" first: For example, a "bridegroom" or "blade holder" musician who already has a reputation, at this time there is a recommendation letter claiming that his attainments have reached "great" or "master", this person's priority is obviously higher than those who have never heard of their names, who think that composing is based on humming, piano is based on hand speed, and conducting is just pounding sticks, but are praised by the letter writer (or maybe themselves) as "buried masters" and "torch bearers of the times" - it's not that the latter should be swept directly into the garbage dump, but in the face of high rewards, the number of the latter is really too damn large, so this group of people can only wait for a while, and the task of finding gold in shit is temporarily handed over to the grassroots staff to sift through it a few times. The "Scheler" recommendation letter submitted by Marseille Negu was obviously assigned to the "Golden Group in Shit" by the Special Patrol Office under this work idea. It is currently still in the pile of screening work papers of the lower or lower level, and has not reached He Meng's level at all.

He Meng listened to Anna's concerns calmly, and there was a hint of admiration in his eyes for this thoughtful subordinate:

"The leader has considered what you thought of. As the governor of the art career, the discussion group will not and cannot show a tendency to like or dislike a certain composer, but we will not let Fanning create another Capron. A person who can continue to create a "great" musician is more difficult than him being promoted to a "crescent" in a certain year."

The current situation of Turner Art Hall is that even if Fanning's personal influence is completely exposed, there is only a tombstone of Capron erected in the back garden. This is also one of the art sanctuaries in the minds of all music lovers. Many things or tendencies cannot be expressed openly.

He closed his eyes again, speaking in a low and calm voice: "As the recruitment of 'potential artists' continues to advance, these inspired artists will naturally be able to see from the results-oriented perspective what kind of route may be twice as effective when implemented."

Inspector He Meng's advice was not direct and clear, but Anna had already understood it completely by now.

Mr. Bruno Walter, the famous conductor who was included in the first batch of inspections, had no choice but to choose the premiere of "Giant" in the southern continent. If he wants to be included in the "Boethius" nominated artists and quickly upgrade to "Forging Lion" on the platform of support, it will probably be difficult. He must be the first "result-oriented" example mentioned by the superior.

After thinking for a moment, she asked again tentatively:

"But if, the 'Fragrant Poet' is successfully awakened tonight"

"That is of course realistic." He Meng answered calmly, then turned around and asked, "But, Mr. Bishop Calestini, do you think there is such a possibility?"

"Your Excellency the Chief Inspector has a very accurate vision." The man in the pink cloak next to him heard the tendency of He Meng's question, shook his head and smiled and responded, "There are only two ways to achieve awakening, either to create a god-level live version, or to hold a world premiere of a new work. The former requires the performer to have the explosive power of 'breaking through greatness', such as the legendary pianist 'Li' who won the championship for three consecutive years. For Walter who wants to upgrade from a lower 'blade holder', taking the latter second shortcut is the most feasible"

"Having said that, how easy is it to meet an outstanding new work? During this year's 'Flower Etiquette Festival', There have been more than ten premieres of the new work I am optimistic about, but the winner has not yet appeared."

"Conductor Walter has planned a total of five tours in Tia City. Tonight's "Giant" Symphony is the penultimate one, and it is also the one he has put the most energy in rehearsing and has the greatest hope for. From an objective evaluation, Fanning's work has good box office appeal, and his interpretation also has signs of breaking through the "Blade Holder", but the possibility of achieving the "Awakening Chant" is still very small. "

After listening, He Meng nodded calmly: "So, the next examiner, who is on the schedule?"

"The young soprano "Miss Cuckoo" from the Eleanor royal family." Anna said, "He is currently in the "bridegroom" category, and is currently participating in the selection of the famous singer competition. The recommenders believe that his artistic attainments have reached the level of "Blade Holder", and if he is carefully cultivated, he has the potential for "greatness". "

……

It was also during this gap in the first movement. In the small corner of the box on the third floor, Fan Ning was approving and shaking his head.

"This Walter's commanding level is definitely not limited to 'The Blade Bearer'. Although there are many gaps between it and the old symphony orchestra's records, the comfort and three-dimensionality of the scene are not the same as the recordings... Well, from that point of view Judging from the perspective, tonight's 'Giant' was slightly better than my original debut..."

"The "flash mob" in Meyer Plaza during the graduation concert season had my own personal understanding, the "old days" sense of acoustic restraint, and the resonance of inspiration that far exceeded the number of people in the symphony hall. These are all Advantages, but that patchwork orchestra is not even a complete student-level orchestra, and here the 'Akobe Symphony Orchestra' is a first-class professional orchestra ranked 30th in the world..."

If the conductor is a general, the "soldier" orchestra that goes into battle in person is the foundation. If there is no old symphony orchestra, and Kaplan ends up leading a "grass troupe" to perform the "Second Symphony", then his full heart Enthusiasm and the afterglow of life can only be paid by mistake.

"But this Bruno Walter, if he really wants to obtain the title of 'Boethius' nomination through inspection, he should not perform any 'giant' at this juncture..."

"If he could achieve the 'Song of Awakening', he could break the prejudice and achieve 'greatness' simply and crudely, but by himself, I'm afraid it would be a bit difficult. It would be embarrassing if he could not go up or down."

Fan Ning's judgment on the inspection situation and command level is basically the same as what the Special Inspection Office and Fanghui Temple think.

However, he had other thoughts and plans. He tilted his head slightly towards Luna and asked softly:

"What do you think of Mr. Walter's command?"

"Ah." Seeing the teacher asking a question, Luna quickly sat up straight and began to organize her words carefully.

Although she found the feeling very fascinating, she obviously couldn't express too many words about the symphony. After thinking about it for about ten seconds, she just said weakly: "I think conductors are very powerful... Mr. Walter has strong control." His movements are very elegant. It feels like he can play with so many musicians and instruments freely. He can open them at once and retract them at once. This is so cool... I think it sounds very shocking, especially the brass sounds and the The clip of the percussion falling..."

Fan Ning nodded slightly while listening, saying that Luna's speech was worthy of encouragement:

"So Mr. Walter is also a very suitable third student?"

"Ah!" The little girl's eyelashes fluttered. Just as she was about to ask further, the rough cello "Leanderer" dance steps in the second movement had already sounded. She quickly covered her mouth and hurriedly picked it up from her lap. The track list dropped on.

...The teacher was talking to me about his admiration and appreciation for Mr. Walter, which was certainly true, but why did the next step go directly to accepting the third student? ? ?

In the simple and warm country dance melody, she tried to recall and distinguish the subtle differences between "famous" and "great" achievements.

Judging from the evaluations of the knowledgeable troubadours and "guides" in the caravan, the teacher should be at least "half a great", which seems to be a little higher than a famous musician?

But the little girl felt that the gentleman in tuxedo standing on the podium of the symphony hall was also unattainable. Although she had sufficient preference and confidence in the teacher, she said that Mr. Walter was very suitable to be a student? This is too...

And...oh my god! A singer as talented and lively as my sister, who is from the same school as me, is already too far behind. How could it be possible for the famous conductor Mr. Walter... If... then I... I'd better provide logistical services...

Fan Ning slowly closed his eyes and entered a meditative state of listening.

"Sooner or later, Turner Hall will need to find a new music director or permanent conductor. This Bruno Walter is an expert in performing my works and has a very high starting point, but because he chose the 'Giant' symphony, he will definitely be discussed The team's inspection was frustrated, so we can't let him suffer in vain. I'll find an opportunity to talk to him later..."

"How is it possible to become a 'forged lion' in Kaplan? At least it is enough to train seven or eight people for the Special Patrol Department. The president's piano skills have already conquered the world. Just being a great pianist is a bit of an underachievement. Well, the cognitive breadth is there, and if I add something powerful enough and give them a 'New Moon' as a gift, I will definitely be promoted earlier than myself..."

"Well, let's consider the current issue first. The secret site of the 'Purifying Light' created by Walter is very rare. If you don't use it, it will be wasted. Let's start with that important matter first..."

In the dream, Fan Ning shuttled through groups of hazy scenes, and finally landed on the altar of Qiming Church.

The "Symphony No. 1 in D major" conducted by Walter can still be heard clearly in the church.

"Boundaries are the surface of the world, and invisible things also have limitations."

Fan Ning recited the Tulungarian secret transmission to pray to the "Tower Builder".

He leaned down and stood up one after another, placing the candlesticks one by one.

At the same time, colorful mineral crystals rose up under the control, and were arranged and combined on the ceremony table to form mysterious traces.

"Bang. Bang. Bang."

Candles were lit one by one.

“… He promised never to look at me, He promised never to teach me, He promised never to seek me.”

Fan Ning held a small bottle of Yaozhi spirit liquid in his hand, tilting the bottle and walking casually.

Purple light liquid with lightning sparks flowed out, forming a tower-shaped witness talisman with cracks on the ceremonial stage.

"Hiss——"

The secret atmosphere evaporated from the heart of the flame, and the lightning-like inspiration either bloomed like sparks or withered like rags.

"...but the worshipper will understand what made me, what I made, what split me, what I split, what stayed away from me, what I stayed away from."

The extraordinary strings with divinity were thrown into the air by him, turning into a circle of purple rings with electricity, landing and surrounding the entire secret ritual altar.

"Hmm?"

Fanning, who was about to take the next step, suddenly frowned. He raised his right hand and slowly clenched it into a fist towards a candlelight on the corridor in the distance.

Symphony Hall, the third movement, the band presented the gloomy minor version of "Jacques Brothers" in the form of canon.

Not long after, Luna, who was sitting on the left side of Fanning, felt a pleasant fragrance entering her nose. The whole person stood up in a trance and brushed past the knees of Fanning, who closed his eyes, and wanted to move out of the aisle.

But the next moment, a warning sound of breaking appeared in her spirit, and then she was enveloped by a feeling of falling at a very fast speed.

To outsiders, the little girl just stood up from the left side and sat down on the seat to the right of Fanning.

She just changed sides.

The music kept going, and when Luna "opened her eyes" from the dizzy fall, she found a church with golden mist in front of her.

The incomprehensible change frightened the little girl at first, until she saw the figure on the stage clearly, the fear finally disappeared, and she just shouted in a bit of confusion:

"Teacher?"

There was a mysterious altar with purple electric light on the stage, and her teacher stood in the center with his hands behind his back, his open white clothes and long hair moving without wind, and a large number of pages similar to vintage parchment were suspended around him, making slow vortex movements around him, like a tornado that was slowed down.

So cool, so charming, but I don't understand it.

"Why did you get up and leave?" Fanning asked thoughtfully.

He had just sensed Luna's abnormal behavior and spiritual state, so he took advantage of his convenience to drag her into the dream of the moving secret realm, and let her body in the waking world return to her seat.

"I, I don't know, teacher." The little girl shook her head blankly.

"Then you sit here first and listen to the concert normally."

"Oh."

Luna didn't dare to ask more questions, and carefully sat down on the mahogany long chair below, with her hands on her knees, her body leaning against the ground, and her posture was very correct.

She looked around curiously while listening to the music.

The next moment, a large amount of heterogeneous light rose from the altar. She first saw the changing and rotating gold and stone, silver flakes and mercury slurry flashing before her eyes, and then turned into purple-gold gemstone lamps or intertwined fractal petals. Finally, she felt that the vertical plane in front of the entire stage seemed to have dropped an invisible curtain wall.

In fact, the purification-oriented "First Symphony" performed by Walter filled the entire Qiming Church, but not the interior of the altar where Fanning was.

This place was isolated from everything and silent, except for various motive fragments playing in his inner hearing.

"The original chord recorded in the gelatinous fetal membrane is the d minor triad, and the concrete pollution of "Miss Scarlet" to be disassembled later also uses re as the bass, so this work might as well be written in d minor. It will not only be a knowledge highland to get rid of the impact of pollution with the help of Joan, but also a gift from me to Walter to conduct and help him awaken the "Fragrant Poet"..."

Facing the nearly 100 skins of the end circling around him, Fanning moved his fingers in the air, first drawing lines on nearly ten sheets with spiritual silk threads, recording a flat key signature, and then writing the title on one of them:

"Poem of Awakening"