King of Classical Music

The centennial celebration of the S City Symphony Orchestra is a grand event for the entire Chinese classical music circle.In fact, as early as years ago, some media in the industry reported the news about the centennial celebration, and when it came to the intense preparation stage of the last month, many national-level media specifically reported the event, bringing it Go to the huge exposure.

When he first came to S City, Qi Mu promised Zhu Wenjun three days of practice time. Since he was confident in telling the date, he would not disappoint Zhu Wenjun.

But at noon on the third day, Qi Mu knocked on the door of the chief conductor with a smile in his hand, and then, under Zhu Wenjun's surprised eyes, he directly sang a smooth, gorgeous and skillful song "D Major Tune" has been completely approved by Zhu Wenjun.

Now that I have mastered both repertoires, the next step is to cooperate with the orchestra.

As one of the top symphony orchestras in China, the S City Symphony Orchestra has an undeniable first-class level even if it is placed on the world stage where there are many strong people.This orchestra is strictly disciplined, and each member has a very high level of performance, especially in teamwork.

Since Zhu Wenjun served as the chief permanent conductor of the S City Symphony Orchestra eight years ago, the orchestra has undergone many performances and honing, even when it is the first time to cooperate with such an excellent orchestra, they can make every performer feel to a superb musical level.

Probably because the orchestra seldom practiced Min Chen's "Violin Sonata in D Major". During the first rehearsal, Zhu Wenjun would stop almost every movement and point out many detailed correction points.And when the day's rehearsals are over, almost when the whole piece of music is over, he will put down the baton in his hand and start coordinating the band.

I have to admit that Min Chen's "D major" is indeed a bit difficult, but when Qi Mu collaborated with the orchestra on "The Butterfly Lovers" the next day, the sense of obscurity was much less.The melodious and melodious music played in the rehearsal hall of the S City Symphony Orchestra, and many media who came to light and prepare to report also got inspiration for writing.

Within one month of the centennial celebration, both industry and non-industry media magazines will solemnly report on this grand event, and even the China National TV Station decided to broadcast the grand occasion of the concert that night, so that people all over China You can enjoy this music feast at home.

Qi Mu's rehearsal basically ended a few days ago, and Zhu Wenjun told him that he only needs to rehearse with the orchestra every two days in the afternoon.It seems that Qi Mu's affairs are pitiful, but compared to this, the entire S City Symphony Orchestra is already busy.

Qi Mu is only the player of the last two pieces, but what about Zhu Wenjun? What about the S City Symphony Orchestra?

They are responsible for ensemble rehearsals with all guest musicians!

Let's take the erhu player at the opening as an example. She is a young girl who is only 25 years old. She just won No.1 at the China Golden Bell Awards last year. She has never worked with an orchestra as formal as the S City Symphony Orchestra. .The song "Erquan Yingyue" she played is the most famous erhu piece in China, and the difficulty is not too high, but the little girl is a little stage frightened.

After all, the Chinese performers invited for this Centennial Celebration are all young people under the age of 30. Most of them have just made their mark on the stage of world classical music, and have not yet gained mature confidence and confidence. On such a formal and solemn stage, some timidity is understandable.

"That's why Xiao Qi... A few days ago, Sister Cheng told me in surprise that you didn't have stage fright at all... I also thought it was strange." Zheng Weiqiao came a week before the centennial celebration When he arrived in City S, he was a freelance writer, so he couldn't be absent on such occasions, "Although you have played on more famous stages before, it was after all when you were a child... This time, I wish the conductor Everyone praised you for being so calm and composed."

When he said this, Qi Mu was sitting with Zheng Weiqiao on the seats in the rehearsal hall, listening to Zhu Wenjun conducting Prokofiev's "Piano Concerto No. [-] in G Minor" on the stage.

The beautiful portamento of the piano echoed throughout the rehearsal hall, Qi Mu lowered his voice, and said with a smile: "Brother Zheng, isn't it a good thing that I'm not nervous? Why are you all worried instead?"

Zheng Weiqiao shook his head, and while writing on the tablet computer he carried with him, he said, "Of course it's a good thing that you don't have stage fright, but I didn't expect... this Wang Zheng also got No.2 in Xiaosai last year." , I often made mistakes when playing with the orchestra this time.”

Among the young pianists under the age of 30 in Huaxia, apart from Min Chen who couldn't attend the rehearsal, Wang Zheng can be regarded as the most outstanding one.When he was 18 years old, he won the No.2 in the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, and last year he won the No.2 in the Chopin International Piano Competition.

Xiao Sai is one of the most important competitions in the world's piano industry. Each session will award six awards and one special award. It has a feature that when the judges think that no one can win the award, they would rather hang it in vain. No.1, also unwilling to let the wrong person get the award.

When Wang Zheng got No.2 last year, No.1 was hanging in the air, so in a sense, Wang Zheng's piano level is the most outstanding among the younger generation in Huaxia. Chen.

But I don't know if it's because of the solo performances all the year round, Wang Zheng's "G Minor" is indeed very good, but whenever he plays with the orchestra, there will always be some big or small problems.Hearing that Zhu Wenjun put down his baton again and corrected Wang Zheng's question in a serious tone, Qi Mu frowned involuntarily.

"I hope... the situation will be better when the rehearsal is held later."

There is a saying, it is really a good spirit that does not have a bad spirit.In the pre-rehearsal rehearsal the day before the centennial celebration, Wang Zheng had already been able to cooperate well with the orchestra, but during the pre-rehearsal he beat the band by a beat, which made Zhu Wenjun very annoyed.

Many operas, dramas and stage plays have a day dedicated to previews before the official opening.The preview is a very formal thing, because the official will also sell tickets for fans to enter the hall to enjoy, and the ticket price is only the general price of the official performance.

Fortunately, the S City Symphony Orchestra attaches too much importance to this centennial celebration, so only relevant performers can enter the hall to enjoy during the rehearsal, so even if some small mistakes occur, it will not cause too much impact.

Qi Mu was standing behind the red curtain holding his violin, his delicate brows were slightly frowned, and he looked at the S City Symphony Orchestra who was playing the lecture on the stage and... the one who was playing the piano with his head bowed, but his forehead was already sweating young people.

Wang Zheng's family was very good since he was a child, and he was also spoiled by his parents.Although he has participated in many competitions since he was a child, he has never played with the orchestra, so he cannot cooperate well with the orchestra, and he himself is very anxious.The next day will be the centennial celebration, and it is impossible to find someone who can replace him temporarily. I can only hope that he will perform normally or even supernormally, and not be too hasty.

When the song "G Minor" ended, Qi Mu clearly saw Wang Zheng's tense body relax, and the whole person seemed to relax a lot.

After all, it was a more formal rehearsal, Zhu Wenjun didn't say much, Wang Zheng stepped off the stage directly, and Qi Mu took the stage to perform.The staff pushed the heavy Steinway nine-foot grand piano off the stage. Qi Mu walked to the left side of the conductor, raised his head and looked at Zhu Wenjun, and the two nodded. A cheerful and intense Allegro It sounded suddenly.

The first movement of "D Major" is an extremely fast Allegro. The title of "Constance March" has always been loud. At the beginning of the whole piece, there is a very difficult cadenza, and the whole orchestra is listening quietly. The only violin playing music.

Under the dazzling lights, Qi Mu's fingers were dancing quickly on the strings, the speed was so fast that it almost turned his fingers into ghosts.Corresponding to the rapid pressing of the left hand, there is a constantly jumping bow on the right hand.

The vocal range of this cadenza spans from the g string to the e string, and there are often note skips, which is a test of the player's bowing skills.

But these are not difficult for Qi Mu, he played this brilliance perfectly with ease, but Zheng Weiqiao in the audience was in a cold sweat.

Everyone knows that the most difficult part of "Kans" is the moment at the end of the cadenza - the moment when the principal bassoon plays the bassoon and the sound of the violin merges!

Bassoon is a large pipe instrument, also known as bassoon. Its tone is gloomy and deep. Once it is played, it brings a solemn atmosphere, which is very suitable for use in formal and serious music.

However, Min Chen did exactly the opposite!

What "Kons" wants to show is a cheerful and lively spring scene, where everything is revived and full of vitality. Obviously, the colorful colors at the beginning also described such a beautiful and moving scene to the audience, but the sudden insertion of the bassoon music It often leaves people stunned.

The reason why this piece "D major" has not become Min Chen's most outstanding representative piece is precisely because it has too high requirements for the principal violinist and bassoon player.Throughout the first movement, the chief violin's section runs through the whole, and even in the first half, there is only a melancholy and low bassoon against it.

Want to show upbeat and offbeat music?

OK, then the violin player must make the voice of the bassoon seem humorous, and liveliness with seriousness.

Therefore, Qi Mu had to lead the bassoon sound while ensuring the complex, profound and difficult skills.

This is a difficult problem for many violinists, but at this moment... When the most difficult duet of the double music ended, Zheng Weiqiao couldn't help but clenched his fists in the auditorium, and whispered "OK" !

Zheng Weiqiao blushed with excitement, various notes kept pouring into his ears, and there seemed to be many outstanding musicians playing on the resplendent stage.But at this moment, Zheng Weiqiao's eyes are only on the person standing on the left side of the conductor!

The youth's superb skills, gorgeous and beautiful sound jumps, even overwhelmed the entire orchestra, becoming the most unique existence on the stage!

Zheng Weiqiao can even imagine...

How much shock this young man can bring to the world tomorrow!