King of Classical Music

As the world's top symphony orchestra and an Austrian national treasure, Wei Ai has gathered the world's best classical music talents, and has captured tens of millions of music fans with its delicate and gentle timbre and lingering romantic melody. .

When the orchestra announced the name of its deputy principal at the beginning of 2017, no one in Austria or even the world expected that this centuries-old orchestra would choose such a young and "immature" newcomer. as its new deputy chief.

If you want to say that Qi Mu had served as the principal violinist at the Palaisson Theater for half a year before that, or that he had graduated with a full score in the Paris National Higher Conservatoire’s assessment, then these music fans I don't even care.

Compared with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, these honors can only show that this young violinist is really outstanding, but it does not mean that he is qualified to become the deputy principal of Weiai and lead the orchestra to continue.

Even senior fans of Wei Ai have faintly noticed that this young man's position in Wei Ai will not be as simple as the deputy chief in the future.Because the current interim chief, Mr. Anthony, is already old, and may not be able to stay in the orchestra for long.

The outside world is rumored to be ups and downs, and major newspapers and magazines have carried out in-depth reports and analysis on this matter. Some small media even started to make up some unfounded things, making this matter even more confusing.

But Qi Mu doesn't care about these now.

Mr. Dorenza was worried that it was Qi Mu's first visit to the orchestra after all, so he sent his right-hand assistant Roman to help Qi Mu get familiar with the environment of the Music Friends Association building, as well as the venues for Weiai's training and performances.

Seeing this tall Roman with a cold face again, a smile appeared on Qi Mu's handsome face. He stretched out his hand and said, "Long time no see, Roman. Please show me around today to understand the environment." , thank you very much."

A good-looking and very polite young man is naturally very good at grabbing the favor of others.Especially at the deputy chief recruitment meeting before, Roman was the person who led Qi Mu into the preparation room, so his stiff expression relaxed a little at this time, and he began to show Qi Mu around.

In one day, Qi Mu visited the entire building of the Friends of Music Association. From its oldest collection room to the large and small concert halls, this building is simply a piece of classical music history, which has accumulated Thick and deep musical atmosphere.

Qi Mu stayed in this building for two months in his previous life. At that time, he was only busy with familiarizing with Wei Ai's rhythm and completing the cooperative rehearsal. So at that time, he was only in the lounge, rehearsal hall, concert hall, and restaurant. Waiting for a few places to wander, rarely going to other places.

Today's visit made Qi Mu really understand this magnificent building, and he also looked forward to his own life in the next year and a half.

After the afternoon tea was over, Roman took Qi Mu to the rehearsal hall where Weiai members often practiced.

Qi Mu pushed open the door and walked in. Before he could clearly see the musicians rehearsing on the stage, he heard a melodious and soothing "Little Pigeon Waltz".

The music is light and moving, as if a group of pigeons walking in the sunlight of Prague Square flapped their wings and danced joyfully.The sound of the stringed instruments was neat and elegant, while the wind instruments were dignified and solemn. Mr. Anthony, the chief of the orchestra, was leading the orchestra to play together. He didn't notice Qi Mu's arrival until the end of the song.

"Oh, Xiaoqi! Have you already visited?"

At this time, Qi Mu turned to look at the Roman who devoted himself to showing him around the building, and saw that the latter was closing the door with his hand, and then nodded slightly to him.

After understanding what the other party wanted to retire, Qi Mu smiled and looked at Mr. Anthony, and said with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Anthony, I have already visited the entire Music Friends Association building. By the way , were you playing "Little Pigeon Waltz" just now?"

Mr. Anthony stood on the stage, nodded at Qi Mu and said: "You heard me right, Xiaoqi, we were playing "Little Pigeon" by Johann Strauss old just now. Afternoon tea has just ended, so we plan to use this "Little Pigeon" to adjust the atmosphere."

Hearing such an answer, Qi Mu really didn't know what expression to respond.

Johann Strauss Sr. naturally refers to the father of Strauss and his sons.

Different from the taboos of the Chinese people, the father and son who are both great musicians even took the same name, forcing future generations to call them "one old and one young" to distinguish them.

Min Chen once said before that Austrians have an almost fanatical preference for waltzes, especially Strauss and his sons.Originally, Qi Mu thought that what he said was too exaggerated. After all, he only ended the whole day's practice with the song "Blue Danube" during the last rehearsal every afternoon in the Palaisson Theatre.

But... look at the representative of the Austrian orchestra - the Vienna Philharmonic!

People even play a Strauss waltz as a celebration at the end of afternoon tea! ! !

The members of Wei Ai naturally don't understand Qi Mu's helplessness, he also likes the waltz of Strauss and his son, but he certainly won't be as crazy as the members of Wei Ai.While thinking helplessly, Qi Mu climbed up the steps from the side stairs.

He had just stepped onto the stage before he could stand still, when he heard a fat man with red hair sitting at the outermost edge of the orchestra say with a smile: "Xiaoqi, what a coincidence that you came! We just ended a waltz, and the next thing is Each instrument group has a separate one-hour training."

"Yes, Xiaoqi, it's a pity that you didn't participate in such a beautiful music!"

"Oh, by the way, Xiao Qi, I heard from Mr. Dorenza that at the Christmas Eve concert at the Palaisson Theater, you seemed to have played "The Emperor's Waltz" and "The Blue Danube"! Everyone, I Suggest, how about we play another waltz!" While speaking, the trumpeter stood up and looked at the rest of the orchestra.

Qi Mu: "..."

Others responded one after another: "Okay, let's choose "The Emperor's Waltz", and "The Blue Danube" will be played together when the rehearsal ends in the afternoon!"

Qi Mu: "..."

Did every orchestra in Vienna end their rehearsals with "The Blue Danube"? !

Why did he never do this before when he was in Victoria? ! !

But although he felt a little helpless in his heart, Qi Mu did not reject the trumpeter's kindness.When he first came to the orchestra, it is naturally the best to have a good relationship with everyone, and at this time, playing a straightforward ensemble can not only allow him to quickly integrate into this orchestra, but also understand that he is in this orchestra. How should we choose.

Qi Mu took his violin out of the violin case without pretense, he simply tuned it, and before he wiped the rosin several times, he heard Mr. Anthony praise: "This violin is so beautiful, Xiao Qi .”

Qi Mu was slightly taken aback, at this moment, a member of the first violin group had recognized the violin: "This is an imitation Si-style violin?! It's really beautiful!"

Qi Mu nodded and said, "Yes, this is an imitation Si-style violin."

During the time when Qi Mu was rubbing the rosin, the members of the orchestra had already started a heated discussion on the few surviving Si-style violins that can be played publicly. Some even directly mentioned the well-deserved treasure in the violin world-"Cannon "name.

Listening to the members' conversation, Qi Mu couldn't help but curl his lips with a low smile.

He didn't pay much attention to "Cannon", after all, his teacher had also played that violin, so he didn't feel that the other party was too far away.Qi Mu now thinks of the "Edith" that has been quietly dusty for four or five years in the safe of the Swiss bank.

Now that we have come to Weiai, we are almost one step away from the stage of the Golden Hall.

Just as he was thinking, Qi Mu had already adjusted the pitch and finished applying the rosin. He tentatively played a few notes on the strings, and then looked up at Mr. Anthony.

At this time, the members of the orchestra were discussing together.

Mr. Anthony walked to Qi Mu's side, smiled and said, "Xiao Qi, I won't play any more, and I will give you the task of leading the orchestra. But after all, it's your first time to play with Wei Ai, so I will temporarily take over the task of Dorenza and give you a little command. In the next three months, I have to teach you my experience. Although it is not a superb and outstanding experience, I also hope to give you You bring some inspiration."

Qi Mu nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Anthony, I will pay attention."

Anthony smiled kindly, and then he turned around to the group of little guys who started to discuss "what would it be like if I could touch a 'cannon' in my lifetime", and after all the staff finished the vocal comparison, Anthony He looked at Qi Mu who was sitting in the deputy chief position.

But for a moment, the beautiful and moving piano sounded suddenly.

-------

[Fuwa science popularization small class starts]

Today's topic: How many principals does a general orchestra have?

First of all, generally speaking, each instrument group of each orchestra has a principal, and the principal of the first violin group is the principal of the orchestra.

But you know, like Weiboai, they are too big!So they even have multiple principals in one instrument group!

Of course, Fuwa would not write like this in the text, otherwise it would be too complicated... There are a lot of English names, Fuwa is having a headache now QAQ In the end, Fuwa knelt down 2 meters 6, and you still said 6666! ! ! !