933. Schubert’s Classical Romantic Journey to the United States [Part 2]
careerist.
From a personal perspective, Qin Jian can accept this evaluation.
As Koch used it in his tribute to Schubert about his playing - almost noble.
There is no doubt that it is a noble act for a performer to respect the score and perform, or it can be said to be full of taste.
He believed Koch could read what he had played last night.
As for another level of ambition, he has not yet thought of adding 'Schubert interpreter' to his many titles.
Subjectively speaking, he doesn't like Schubert's works that much. There is no particular reason. Everyone has something they like better.
Practicing Schubert was just a filler or warm-up before starting on Beethoven.
But when it comes to performance issues, he regards Schubert as equal to every composer he likes, and a correct attitude is necessary.
This is your duty as a performer.
Likewise, in the face of all kinds of comments, all he can do is to briefly browse through them, enjoy a moment of satisfaction, filter out the useless scraps, and think about some suggestions with reference value.
"careerist."
Fine.
Qin Jian opened the mailbox with his backhand and became busy.
In the afternoon, He Jing called and had obtained the venue use contract. After further discussion, the two siblings decided to schedule the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 1st, New York time. In the afternoon, they arranged interactive activities for the first batch of students and guests, and in the evening
hold a concert.
Now that the opening time has been decided, Qin Jian can also take action.
After sending seven invitation emails in a row, he stopped.
It was not sent in bulk. In each email, he described what he was going to do and attached a sincere invitation message exclusive to the invitees.
If you write the names of the recipients of these seven emails on paper and read them through, it will be a brief history of modern piano.
Although Qin Jian guessed that not many people would come by then, after all, the schedule of top international professional performers was extremely full.
But he didn't miss any invitations that should be sent out.
In addition to the seven emails, he also contacted some friends, such as the other four members of the Sixth Branch, Ivanov, and Miss Rachel
After sending this message, he told Shen and Liao about the incident on the phone.
Shen Qingci couldn't get away because the end of the term was approaching, and Liao Linjun was at a critical stage of preserving the pregnancy, so the two could only express their sincere wishes through verbal congratulations.
It was indeed a bit regretful for Qin Jian that the two teachers could not attend the opening, but at the beginning, he did not intend to make the two of them a troubled trip.
He made the last invitation call to the old bartender, who happily accepted the invitation and promised to give him a special clavichord as a gift.
"Thank you, sir, brown is the best."
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After arranging work, he left the bedroom.
Xiao Duan Xuan was playing the piano in the study. He came to the living room and sat on the sofa to listen to Duan Ran's small class.
Tonight is Duan Ran's sixth class for Fang Xiaoyu. Duan Ran is demonstrating and explaining a quick sentence.
The crisp sound of the piano was accompanied by a neat explanation, and the ten minutes passed quickly.
"Xiaoyu, pay more attention to the three, four and five finger exercises this week."
"If you have any questions, feel free to message me."
After saying that, Duan Ran picked up the phone and waved to the camera, "You're welcome, uh-huh, bye."
Taking off his headphones, Duan Ran stood up and stretched.
"How is it?" Qin Jian asked.
"Not bad. According to her current progress, she should be able to perform music by the end of June."
Duan Ran came to the sofa, gently put his legs on Qin Jian's legs, and pressed his head on the soft sofa support.
Then he let out a comfortable moan, ""
"No more practice?" Qin Jian asked again.
"I can't sit still anymore."
Little Fatty Duan, who had been practicing all afternoon, really couldn't sit still. It was probably because his aunt was about to come, and her back was very sore.
"Then rest," Qin Jian took the initiative to rub her waist.
"It's uncomfortable." Duan Ran twisted his body in protest.
Qin Jian shrugged his shoulders and took his hand away, "I've already sent out the invitation, and I'm just waiting for a reply."
Then, "What about you, do you want me to just say it?"
Speaking of this issue, Duan Ran really had a headache. At first, she wanted to go when the opening date had not been decided.
But she has a concert on June 8th.
This concert is no small matter. Not only is it her first solo concert in Vienna, it also involves the results of her practice over the past half-semester.
She hopes that this concert can be held successfully. If she takes four days to go to the United States during the concert, it will inevitably affect her personal status.
Time is too busy and the journey back and forth is not short.
But the opening of He Jing's educational institution is by no means a small matter for her.
Neither she nor Qin Jian can be treated as college students in the usual sense, so saying they don't have time does not mean they don't take this matter seriously.
She was worried that her absence might cause some minor problems.
For example, future family relationships.
She had to consider this issue. After her trip to Milan, she felt that she could no longer deal with issues involving 'family' as she had in the past.
After all, she will live in another big family in the future.
Especially for He Jing, she always had a little fear in her heart.
One side is the individual, the other side is the future family relationship.
While the collision made her feel embarrassed, what was even more embarrassing was that she discovered that she had no experience in dealing with such problems.
Although Qin Jian's suggestion is good, "Sister's side..."
"What did I think it was?"
Qin Jian thought Duan Ran was taking care of something. When he heard the reason for the other party's difficulty, he immediately comforted him and said, "If she knew you were planning to hold a concert, she would definitely not let you go."
"Really?"
"Really, you will know later that she thinks of others in everything."
"Well, sister is so nice, then."
"Listen to me, don't bother with it this time, prepare well for the concert, and when we finish our work this year and catch the year-end vacation, we can go to Rochester together."
"good!!"
As if receiving great encouragement, Duan Ran mustered up the courage to send He Jing a long message before going to bed.
She added the other party's WeChat account when she was in Warsaw, but except for New Years and holidays, she had never contacted him for other matters.
Of course, He Jing never took the initiative to contact her.
After sending the message and taking a break, she held her phone and anxiously waited for the other party's reply.
Waiting and waiting, she also fell asleep.
When she woke up in a daze the next morning, she immediately picked up the phone at hand.
'I can't make it this time. Let me know in advance when you hold another concert. I will make sure to arrange the time in advance to be there. I wish the concert goes well.'
A simple message with no polite words.
'Thank you sister!'
Duan Ran replied subconsciously. After the message was sent, she realized that it was midnight on the other end of the phone.
Unexpectedly, the other party then replied to her.
'Morning [sun]'
The cute little sun expression looks full of warmth and vitality.
The busy week passed in a blink of an eye.
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The life of 413, the older one and the younger one, basically did not deviate from the main theme of taking classes, practicing piano, eating, and sleeping.
Each of the three has gained something.
After the concert, Xiao Duanxuan became a minor celebrity in the college, and the school even conducted a small interview with her in Langton's office.
Facing the camera, although Xiao Duanxuan looked shy, she still answered some small questions accompanied by her sister.
For example, "I like pink and chocolate", "Practice the piano four hours a day", "I don't like Labach because I am always criticized by my father"
This interview was also featured in a famous music program on Vienna Television.
For Duan Xuan, this part of the trip is a special experience.
There was also Qin Jian's braised pork. She had completely fallen in love with the scorched red square pieces of meat.
Duan Ran devoted himself to the preparations for the concert.
The theme of this concert was also named and reported at the end of the month - Appreciation of French Works.
The repertoire was all selected from the ten pieces Langton assigned her at the beginning of the semester.
Duan Ran was busy preparing for the concert, so Qin Jian naturally became the main caregiver.
Tying his hair, telling bedtime stories, and cooking, Qin Jian played the role of a competent nanny this week.
During this period, he returned to practicing Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto.
Uncle Bei, who had not been touched for two whole months, suddenly seemed to have undergone some strange changes.
As for the performance of the first movement, he would habitually set his standards when practicing before, as if he was facing a formidable enemy, and the music was truly majestic.
But now the "Emperor" note he picked up casually no longer only had an outward solemnity.
Occasionally, there are a few vivid sentences that give people an innocent and gentle brilliance.
Langton calls it the "Vienna effect."
Qin Jian still didn't know how to refute this, but to be honest, he had indeed adapted to his sex life in Vienna.
Be with your lover and be with music.
Perhaps this indicates that he already has the conditions for enlightenment to unfold Beethoven.
congratulations.
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On the afternoon of May 28, Duan Hong and his wife finished work and returned to Vienna to pick up little Duan Xuan home.
That night the five people gathered together.
During this period, Lian Na expressed her great gratitude to Qin Jian and Duan Ran. She could see that her daughter was living here happily during this period.
It was so happy that when we were saying goodbye at the airport the next morning, Xiao Duanxuan's reluctance to leave Vienna was heartbreaking to watch.
"Xuanxuan, go back and practice the piano hard."
Qin Jian squatted in the airport lobby and touched Duan Xuan's little head.
"See you in Paris in July."
Duan Xuan nodded vigorously, "I will work hard."
moment.
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"Brother, will you live in my sister's bedroom then?"