——What a terrifying earthquake, it feels like Wenchuan. Well, I will take advantage of the relatively quiet opportunity to update a chapter directly. The update situation at night will depend on the aftershocks.
I hope my friends in Ya'an are safe.
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Othello's serious and slightly old voice came from the office: "Who?"
"It's me, Director Victor Othello. I have some things I want to discuss with you." Victor suppressed his smile and became gentle and calm again.
Othello's voice was silent for a few seconds, and he said without any doubt: "Haha, Victor, are you worried about Her Highness the Princess's evaluation of your music? Come in, the door is unlocked."
He seemed to be in a very good mood, and he even laughed twice rarely, probably because he received praise from Princess Natasha.
For him who has not inspired his bloodline to become a knight, in order to maintain his noble status and the stability of his territory and property, the best choice is of course to gain the appreciation of the Grand Duke or Princess Natasha, who has inherited the title of Earl of Violet, and Natasha
The princess loves music very much. As the director of the Music Association, Othello has a great advantage in this regard.
Victor twisted the copper handle, slowly opened the door, and took Lucien in.
Othello is sitting behind the red wooden desk. His black dress is straight and neat, without any trace of rain. His serious expression has softened, his face is rosy and full of energy. He is holding a quill in his hand and writing on a piece of paper.
What was he talking about? After hearing the sound of Victor approaching, he raised his head and said: "Victor, Her Royal Highness the Princess is very interested in the piano concerto you composed in the past year. She is very curious about the brand new instrument 'piano'.
The concert next Saturday night is full of expectations, don't let her down."
"Huh?" After seeing Victor, Othello naturally saw Lucien who followed him and quietly closed the door. However, he maintained aristocratic etiquette and did not ask directly, but waited for Victor
Perhaps it was because Lucien was currently dressed neatly and elegantly, with a handsome and steady appearance, which made it easy for people to impress him. Othello did not appear displeased, just a little strange, "Victor brought a strange young man here.
What do you want from me?"
He had obviously forgotten that he had ever seen Lucien wearing a linen jacket.
Victor was in a happy mood. Although he knew that negotiations would definitely be difficult, he was full of fighting spirit and mentally prepared to face setbacks: "I am very happy to be appreciated by Her Highness the Princess. I am full of confidence in the concert. Director Othello, this is
My student, Lucien, Lucien Evans, has composed an outstanding piece of music, and I would like to ask you to comment on it. You are a recognized authority on serious music."
Even though he is an emotional musician, it does not mean that Victor is not good at communicating with others and does not know how to deal with people. He did not directly say that he wanted to change the repertoire, but gave him a small compliment.
He asked Director Othello for a moment so that he could read Lucien's music without any prejudice or resistance.
Othello didn't find it strange. If Lucien was Victor's true disciple in music, then it would be normal for him to introduce and recommend Lucien to other musicians, performers, and critics, even for the same reason.
They usually evaluate students' music or performance, so Othello, who was in a good mood, showed a polite smile on his serious face: "Victor, when did you accept this student? You have been preparing for the concert in the past year, and I haven't."
I heard about this."
Without explanation, Victor just smiled and handed the score to Othello, intending to wait until he finished reading it.
Othello took the sheet music, his expression became serious again, he looked at the sheet music carefully, and the melody naturally came to his mind. Soon he was deeply impressed by the short, powerful and lingering notes at the beginning.
He frowned a little and started the whole movement with such a note. It was completely foreseeable that the intensity behind it would be fierce. This was something he had never encountered in his music career in the past decades. It seemed that he could smell a smell that he didn't like, that is,
Aalto has started a music trend in recent years that uses his own emotions and other things as themes.
Although he is good at serious themes, Othello's seriousness is limited to religious themes. In addition, he is already old and subconsciously resists new things.
However, the shocking and intense melody that followed made Othello feel as if his heart would stop beating. He did not calm down until he finished the first movement. At this time, he found that his palms were all sweaty and the paper on the edge of the score was stained.
It was wet and wrinkled, as if it had been through a thrilling fight.
The rejection of this kind of theme music made Othello recall the first movement and he wanted to tear the entire score into pieces to prevent it from spreading and to prevent others from being infected by this music.
No matter how much he hated and hated it, Othello still spoke highly of the melody of the first movement. The two emotions were fighting in his heart, causing his frowning eyebrows to never relax.
After reading all the movements, Othello fell silent because he didn't know how to evaluate it. In recent years, "Music Review" and "Symphony Herald" have welcomed this kind of theme music. The mainstream of Aalto's music is Natasha
The same is true under the leadership of the princess, so it is impossible to comment on this aspect.
And a reputable aristocratic musician like himself would not be disgraced by criticizing the details of a young man who had just started composing music.
As for praising his melody, Othello would not do it against his own will.
The silence made time seem to pass very slowly. Othello finally put down the music score and spoke seriously and slowly: "I am happy to see a young man who is very talented in music. But, Lucien, music is the world's most important thing."
The voice of praising the Lord is a sacred and profound religious praise. I hope you can focus more of your talents and thoughts on this."
"Thank you for your evaluation, Director Othello." Lucien responded politely without taking it to heart at all, and went to praise the Lord himself. That was really the biggest joke at the moment.
Although Othello did not mention a single word about the music, Victor was very satisfied. It was an attitude that allowed him not to criticize the music. Therefore, he explained his true intention: "I am Lucien to receive your praise.
I am very happy, I believe you, Othello Director, have seen the value of this piece of music, and I want to show it to everyone at my concert."
"No!" Othello vetoed Victor's proposal without thinking. He stared at Victor with his eyes on Victor, and his long-term coercion as a nobleman and director was displayed mercilessly.
Victor also looked at Othello without giving in: "Director Othello, why not?"
Othello was slightly surprised by Victor's tough attitude, but he immediately thought he "understood" Victor's idea, which was to use this music to further his fame and status: "I have already shown the piece to Her Highness the Princess.
, changing the repertoire at short notice will leave her with the impression that the association is unreliable, Victor, are you going to trade the development of the association for your own reputation?"
Victor laughed and was full of fighting spirit: "If there is better music and it is not shown to His Majesty the Grand Duke and His Majesty the Princess, it will make their impression of the association worse. Director Othello, if you don't agree, I will go find him."
Ms. Sylvia, please pass the music score to Her Royal Highness the Princess, I will not give up!"
"You!" His majesty was challenged, Othello stood up like a lion and looked at Victor angrily.
After Victor expressed his tough attitude, he began to persuade softly: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness the Princess has no prejudice against the theme music. It can even be said that you like it more. I believe you, Director Othello, can imagine their reaction after hearing this music.
, why not make them more satisfied and happier? This will also be good for you, Director Othello."
Without the likes of the big shots at the top of the aristocracy, theme music that expresses inner emotions will not become a trend in a few years.
The anger on Othello's face began to fade. He was already old, and none of his sons or grandsons could inspire the power of blood. The future path must be paved for them, so that the glory of the family can be passed down with the title, and look at Victor's
Attitude, even if he disagrees, he will try other methods.
After thinking briefly, Othello looked at Victor seriously: "Two days before the concert, I want to listen to your practice. If there are no problems, I will change the track temporarily."
Insisting on winning, Victor couldn't help but waved his fist slightly: "As you wish, Director Othello."
Othello glanced at Lucien: "I have to say, Victor, you have an outstanding student. His talent in music is unparalleled. Why doesn't he have any reputation in the association? With his talent, he should have been famous for a long time?"
"Three months ago, he came to learn music from me..." Victor answered honestly.
Othello asked doubtfully: "Three months?"
"Well, he has only started formal music studies for three months." Victor suddenly realized that he was looking forward to Director Othello's reaction, while Lucien stood aside in a daze.
Othello's mouth was half open and he didn't speak for a long time, like a statue. His serious and old-fashioned temperament looked very funny in this expression.
"Are you sure? Victor, are you sure he wrote it?" Othello asked almost roaring a few minutes later.
Victor nodded: "I watched him write it bit by bit. I have the manuscripts in the past month as proof, and Joseph also confirmed that there was no plagiarism. The reason why Lucien was able to write it came from his life experience..."
In order to enhance his persuasiveness, Victor replaced the witnesses of Lot, Phyllis and others with himself.
Othello seemed to have his confidence shattered and sat back on the chair. Once the old man lost his self-control, he kept whispering something, as if he was mourning his past music career.
After a while, he calmed down and waved Victor and Lucien to leave.
After leaving Othello's office, Lucien saw a familiar person walking over. He was the church's guard Correa, a high-ranking knight attendant who fought with him to fight the red-eyed mouse.
Correa, wearing a silver chainmail with a serious expression, walked up to Lucien under the leadership of Elena, who was in charge of reception: "Lucien, please answer, why didn't you come to the library of the Music Association this morning?
What's the disease?"
Elena led the church guard over. She was a little nervous at first. She didn't know why he was looking for Lucien, but when she heard this question, she suddenly felt very ridiculous: "The church actually cares about other people's affairs when they don't come to work?
"
Victor was also surprised to ask about such a normal thing? The church has too many manpower?