365. The Big Brothers' Experience No. 9 - Upcoming Games
Nine thirty in the morning.
The auditorium of Haishi Conservatory of Music was almost full, and the words 'Seminar of the Seventh National Music College Opera Competition' were scrolled on the electronic light board in the hall.
At this time, the host was speaking, with the same opening remarks.
His speech was almost finished when Qin Jian arrived in a hurry, and he found a seat in a corner and sat down.
Then he sent the same message to Li Shuang and everyone in the group, 'I'm here.'
He didn't know much about vocal opera competitions, so he listened very carefully.
After being read out by the vice chairman of the organizing committee, he learned that the judges of the opera competition were not just singers and conductors.
Just like the ten judges of this competition, they are composed of four international conductors, three well-known music critics, two theater managers, and one singer.
This surprised him a little.
As the speech ended, the main committee invited David Sri Lanka, the representative of the jury, to give a speech.
As the manager of the National Theater in Amsterdam, he not only talked about the situation of opera in the international market, but also gave a good lesson to the young opera performers sitting here.
"The competition is a stop in the long hard work of the players, an opportunity to gain recognition and more opportunities."
Qin Jian agreed with this.
"But winning the competition doesn't mean your career is on the line."
There was a burst of laughter in the audience, the translation was spot on.
David said.
"I often participate in judging competitions, and I also discovered many potential opera singers in the competition. They conquered me with a simple aria on the competition, but it is a pity."
"When these contestants who have won the competition trophies enter the real performance, their performances are not even as good as some amateur narration roles on the assembly line."
"I have to remind everyone that while you are pursuing sound! Sound! Sound!"
The translator said the voice three times in a row.
"You have to tell yourself at the same time show! Show! Show!"
"Some academic competition singers are a nightmare for conductors during theater rehearsals."
"Perfect voice, stiff performance."
"The combination of cow dung and flowers gives a sense of déjà vu."
"This is too bad."
David's passionate speech was translated so vividly that while everyone was happy, they also had to think deeply about these issues.
Then, opera critics from the German mainstream media also gave speeches.
She talked about the current mainstream vocal opera competitions in the world and the one-point study abroad guide.
Finally, before ending, she brought an invitation letter to the "Voice of Deutsche Welle" International Vocal Competition.
“The top three teams in this competition will receive tickets to go to Germany at the end of next year to participate in the 17th ‘New Voices’ Opera Competition.”
After the translator finished speaking, the audience was boiling.
Qin Jian briefly fell into a knowledge blind spot. He didn't know what level of competition Deutsche Welle's New Voice was. It sounded a bit like a domestic variety show.
However, the conversation between the two people beside him cleared up his doubts.
It is similar to the Chopin Competition in piano, held every five years.
It has been held for sixteen years.
Germany is the home of new European opera, and Qin Jian is aware of this. The level of competition in this competition is already above the ceiling.
So why are you all so excited?
Qin Jian murmured in his heart, isn't it possible to participate in this competition just like the Chopin Competition?
It’s not like I’m giving you an award directly.
Perhaps because he is not a vocalist, Qin Jian doesn't have any special feelings.
But by the end of next year, one year should be enough time to arrange something.
For a moment, Qin Jian seemed to feel that he had already obtained the ticket.
Getting this ticket means that I have to continue fighting with foreigners again.
Although opera is the traditional strength of Europeans, isn’t piano the same?
Since they are all imported.
Don't be timid, just do it and it'll be done.
At this time, Qin Jian was inexplicably full of fighting spirit.
This is not surprising either.
If before that, Ya Da and Qi La needed a stage for their premiere, he thought the most suitable place would be in Germany.
The best location is on the stage in Salzburg.
It doesn't matter if the road is longer.
...
then.
The last spokesperson caught his attention, the Asian market spokesperson for EMI Records, the sponsor of this competition.
A middle-aged man who looks Asian.
Speaks Chinese that is neither salty nor bland.
His words couldn't help but remind Qin Jian of Cai Song's work last night.
"Combining modern stage technology with traditional opera content will be the way forward for the opera stage in the future."
"This is also the need for classical music culture to move towards an international diversified market."
This is what it sounds like at first glance.
Qin Jian didn't know if the foreigners around him could understand what the spokesman was saying.
But in his view, the future of opera should at least not be completely determined by the market.
Put a question mark here for now.
Just like Vivaldi last night, Qin Jian admitted that this is a good stage mime with good music and good creativity.
But if it releases a record under the name of an opera and it sells well, it will not be a convincing thing.
...
After all the representatives finished speaking, it was time for each representative group to draw lots to determine the order of performances.
Qin Jian sent a message asking Ning Qianxia to go up to the stage to draw lots on his behalf.
Living up to expectations, Ning Qianxia got a number that satisfied everyone.
Number nine.
This means that Le Figaro's Spring will be the finale.
The crowd cheered.
Everyone has had such a fantasy, making his final appearance like a hero.
Turn the tide.
Killer.
Returned full of honors and flowers.
only.
...
"It's not good. If the game starts on time at 7 p.m., then it will be our turn to play at around 10 o'clock, because you have to know that there will be five teams on the second game day."
After the seminar, the teams dispersed to make final preparations.
In the hotel, Ning Qianxia took a sip of hot tea to moisten her throat, and then said: "This is the time when your throat is the most tired every day."
Qin Jian nodded and said he understood, "I have considered this, but I know that the pressure of the final appearance will be greater, and in front of us is the Xingyuan team, everyone is playing the same repertoire, from the audio-visual perspective of the judges and audience
It seems we are at a bit of a disadvantage."
"Sorry." Ning Qianxia thought that she had drawn the lot.
Qin Jian smiled, "What's the point? The finale also has the advantage of being the finale. Didn't you see the fighting spirit shown by everyone in the group? Maybe so."
"Too."
"Qian Xia, you have to take good care of your voice these two days. Your aria is our trump card."
Ning Qianxia shook the thermos cup in her hand, "Don't worry."
"By the way, Qian Xia, what do you think of the Deutsche Welle competition?"
"We'll talk about this when we get back," Ning Qianxia said, turning around and leaving, "Hurry up and take the time to sleep. I know you didn't sleep last night."
"I'll call you at five o'clock in the afternoon. The rehearsal time provided by the competition is not much, so you have to cheer up."
"good afternoon."
There was a knock on the door.
Qin Jian lay down on his back and temporarily forgot everything.