King of Classical Music

"Reed Arcade."

After saying the name, Mr. Farrer fell silent and did not speak again.

In the quiet lounge, even the sound of a needle falling could be heard clearly, Qi Mu seemed to feel that he had an auditory hallucination just now, and after a while, he asked tentatively: "Mr. Who is it?"

Mr. Farrer was not bored by Qi Mu's question, he picked up his teacup with a smile, and repeated it patiently: "Qi, you heard me right, I'm talking about Reed Aka Yes. The old fellow has recently gone to the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Musique, and, as far as I know, he is expecting a student."

Mr. Farrer spoke in a very casual tone, as if he was talking about a trivial matter, but in Qi Mu's ears, he froze in place.

Who is Reed Arcade?

The great violin virtuoso is over seventy years old, but until last year he also gave a spectacular performance with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Master Akad's violin skills are completely at the top of the world, and even because of his difficult playing skills and dreamy cross-range hand speed, he also has a resounding nickname——

Contemporary Paganini.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Akad won No.1 in the Paganini Competition in Genoa when he performed Paganini's caprices for the first time on stage, but it is also because of the master's mythical violin skills, which really amaze the world. Admire.

Farrer and Akkad's violin performance directions are different. The former plays every piece with skillful skills and abundant emotion, while for the latter, although Akkad has a very profound understanding of music, Whenever someone mentions him, the first thing that comes to mind is that crazy show.

What Qi Mu didn't expect the most was that this master... would enter the conservatory of music and become a professor?

Feeling a bit of doubt in his heart, Qi Muqing frowned slightly, looked up at the smiling Mr. Farrer, and asked, "But...Mr. Farrer, as far as I know, Master Akad seems to be I have always been reluctant to accept students."

Akade was born in poverty and was self-taught, so when he was young, he once threatened that he would never accept any students in this life.He believes that no one can teach a real master, and only hard self-study can truly become a first-class violinist.

Hearing Qi Mu's question, Mr. Farrer couldn't help laughing. He took a sip of his tea and said, "Qi, you are still young, and you don't understand an old man... In the last ten years of your life, 20 What kind of mentality will I have when I was young. Many of the things I said when I was young were just nonsense, but at our age, I naturally see more openly and farther, and know what kind of nonsense I said when I was young."

Qi Mu took the initiative to refill the tea for Mr. Farrer. The other party was slightly surprised, and then smiled and said "Thank you".

Mr. Farrer continued: "Akka's temper is indeed bad, but Qi, he must be a good teacher. After hearing your song "D Major" last night, I felt that you are very good at violin skills. Excellent, with a very delicate and unique touch to music. After chatting with Hill for a while today, I heard that you are also very good at Paganini pieces."

Hill is Cheng Tingwen's English name, and Qi Mu did not expect that Cheng Tingwen would talk to Mr. Farrer about his affairs before.

He nodded and said modestly: "Yes, Mr. Farrer, I like Paganini's compositions better. Whether it is his 24 caprices or other compositions, I have practiced."

"That's really great! Qi, I've already told Ms. Hill today that she will temporarily give me a copy of your performance album last night, plus some of your other albums, and I will return to Europe this time Time to bring it to Akad on the way." Then, Mr. Farrer paused, and then smiled: "Qi, you don't have to worry, I believe Akad will like you as a student very much. I just hope...you don't Reject my offer."

Mr. Farrer also learned from Cheng Tingwen that Professor Carl wanted to accept Qi Mu as a student, but he refused.

Professor Carl is also a famous professor of the academic school. Many of his students are working in the world's top orchestras. If Qi Mu can refuse him, it means that he is very likely to refuse to be a student of Akkad.

But in fact, just as Mr. Farrer thought, Qi Mu slowly lowered his eyes, frowned, and didn't say a word.

The winter morning sunlight shines into the house through the window, and the leaves rustle outside the window, and the light is also isolated into some small spots of light, shining on the young man's white cheeks, appearing a little transparent.

After a long time, Qi Mu raised his head to look at Master Fale.But as soon as he looked up, he was surprised to find that the world's top violinist was smiling at him without any anxiety, as if he had been waiting for his answer.

The last string in his heart was finally broken, Qi Mu sighed deeply, and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Farrer, but... I don't know if Master Akad will Hope to accept me as a student. But once I have this opportunity, I believe, I will feel very honored."

The implication is that Qi Mu fully hopes to become a student of Akkad.

Qi Mu's behavior seemed a little too arrogant.Because, as long as the news that "Reed Arcade wants to accept a student" is released in the world music scene, there will inevitably be more than a hundred people lining up outside the gate of the Paris National Supérieure de Conservatoire, wanting to see this master.

But Mr. Faller was not angry at all when he heard Qi Mu's answer.He knew that this young man with potential must have his own reasons for rejecting Professor Carl's invitation.Therefore, when faced with my own request half a year later, it is understandable that I did not make a decisive decision for a while.

Mr. Farrer stood up, smiled and stretched out his hand, and said, "Believe me, Qi, you are a very good boy, and you are the student Akad is looking for."

Qi Mu also stood up immediately, and shook hands with Mr. Farrer. He smiled and raised the corners of his lips, revealing a nice smile, and said, "Thank you for your compliment. I feel so honored to be able to meet you today. very lucky."

The two talked a few more words, and Qi Mu sent Mr. Farrer to the gate of the S City Symphony Orchestra.

At this time, Zhu Wenjun and Cheng Tingwen also walked out of the small building and sent Mr. Farrer to the car together.A group of people chatted politely, just when Mr. Farrer turned around and took a step towards the car, he seemed to suddenly think of something again, and turned around suddenly to look at Qi Mu.

Everyone in the world knows that Faller Lewis has a little presbyopia, and he narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked up and down Qi Mu seriously for a long time, as if he wanted to see through him.

A long time passed, and when Qi Mu was about to lose the polite smile on his face, the master suddenly laughed out loud and asked, "Qi, do you have an English name?"

I saw that under the background of the winter sun, the young man's beautiful and fair face became softer, Qi Mu frowned in confusion, and a trace of bewilderment flashed in his light-colored pupils, he shook his head and said: "Mr. Farrer, I There is no English name."

Hearing this, Mr. Farrer nodded and said, "It was a little far away last night, and I didn't see it clearly. When I was in the lounge just today, although it was very close, the light was a little dim, so I didn't see it clearly. But now , Qi... I think there is a name that suits you very well."

For some reason, a bad premonition suddenly emerged in Qi Mu's heart.He subconsciously took half a step back, but it was impossible to ignore the existence of Mr. Farrer, so he could only bite the bullet and asked with a smile: "Mr. Farrer... I don't know what you are talking about..."

"How about Angel?"

Qi Mu: "..."

"Pfft..." Cheng Tingwen, who was closest, burst out laughing suddenly. Seeing Master Farrer looking at her, she quickly waved her hand and said repeatedly: "Mr. Farrer, I think...cough, the name Angel It's really great, very suitable for Xiaoqi, poof..."

Zhu Wenjun looked at his wife helplessly, and said in a low voice, "You... really..."

But Mr. Farrer didn't seem to realize how exaggerated what he said just now. He nodded seriously, looked at Qi Mu solemnly, and said, "Qi, you are indeed a beautiful child, and your music is also beautiful." Excellent, as cute as Angel. This name really suits you."

Front desk & little angel & mascot Xiao Qi: "..."

Until Mr. Farrer's car completely disappeared at the corner of the street, Cheng Tingwen was still laughing a little out of breath.In contrast, Zhu Wenjun, who had a serious face, gained a lot of goodwill from Qi Mu, and made his tingling scalp feel more comfortable.

But it didn't take long for Qi Mu to relax. Zhu Wenjun squinted his eyes and thought for a while, then suddenly looked at Qi Mu and said, "Xiao Qi, I heard that Mr. Daniel Duke once called you a little angel...or, How about your English name being Angel?"

Qi Mu: "..."

……

In just one afternoon, the entire S City Symphony Orchestra had already learned that Qi Mu was bestowed with the English name "Angel" by Mr. Farrer.

Qi Mu only stayed at the orchestra headquarters for a few hours, and already saw countless orchestra members waving at him with smiles from ear to ear, and then shouting "Angel".

It seems that in order to avoid this ubiquitous "notoriety" effect, Qi Mu rebooked the flight to city b at night that afternoon, and after Cheng Tingwen enthusiastically persuaded him to stay, he boarded the flight to city b without any hesitation. s plane.

Just before Qi Mu was about to enter the security checkpoint for the security check, Cheng Tingwen, who came to see him off, raised his hand to wipe away the tears that did not exist at the corner of his eyes, and said in a low tone: "Angel, you might go to Paris for further studies in the future , your Aunt Cheng... will definitely visit you often!"

Qi Mu "..."

Do you really dare to change your name! ! !