The day after the assessment, Qi Mu carried his violin as usual and walked to Professor Akkad's piano room.
The sunlight in the early morning of autumn is like a golden veil, shining the quiet and long corridor into a golden palace.
Qi Mu came too early, there was no one in the other piano rooms, only the sound of his footsteps sounded in such a quiet place, breaking the silence.
When he walked to the door of the piano room, Qi Mu raised his hands and froze in the air for a long time. He didn't know what he was hesitating. After a while, he gently pushed the door of the piano room open.
- He didn't take out the key, because Qi Mu subconsciously thought that the old man was already waiting for him in the piano room.
The fact did not disappoint Qi Mu. When he opened the door, he saw Professor Akkad standing in front of the piano frame, holding a violin between his chin and shoulders, his right hand seemed to be tuning.
Seeing Qi Mu coming, he waved casually and said, "Xiao Qi came quite early, come here, sit on the sofa and rest for a while, teacher's strings are not tuned yet."
Qi Mu was a little embarrassed and didn't know what to do at this time, so he had to obediently put his piano case on the coffee table beside him, and sat on the sofa obediently - usually by Professor Akkad. Location.
Professor Akkad didn't seem to notice Qi Mu's abnormality, and he tuned his strings earnestly and attentively. His large and gentle hands are like an iron cover, against which the already small and delicate violin looks a little more elegant.
This is a light yellow violin that Qi Mu once saw in Reed Arkad's performance video. Her name is "Alice". Bought at a high price. It is said that Master Akkad spent a lot of time in order to obtain this violin. It can be said that this is the most important violin in his life.
Like most violins, this violin is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and the board is very flat and wide. Due to the extremely thin top, it has a clear and sweet tone and strong penetration.
"Alice" is the name of this qin, and Qi Mu also knows...
His wife, who died young, was also named by this name.
This violin is of extraordinary significance to Professor Akkad, and unless it is an extremely important performance occasion, he will hardly take it out. And now... he is carefully and attentively tuning the sound of this piano.
Qi Mu couldn't help but sit upright for a few minutes, and a bit of solemnity settled in his heart.
"Before you could actually play "Infinite Movement" to within 3 minutes and 40 seconds, Xiao Qi... I didn't expect that at the time, you actually did this." After calibrating all the four strings, Akkad The professor tightened his bow and said, "You are the best kid I have ever seen, and I also believe... You can even break through the 30-second mark in the future."
Hearing this, Qi Mu did not mean to be modest, but nodded very solemnly: "Teacher, I will work hard."
Professor Akkad nodded with satisfaction: "It's good if you have the heart. Skill is very important in the violin journey, but it is not the only one. When he was in Vienna last time, Lance also admitted his skills back then. Might not be as good as you are now, but...you're a notch below Lance Todd in his prime."
Qi Mu nodded clearly and said, "Yes, teacher, I think I'm a lot worse than Master Lance..."
"But Lance reached the peak of his life when he was forty years old, Xiao Qi, I think... you may be able to reach that level earlier than him." Professor Akkad's voice carried a hint of elders towards juniors. Favorite, he said with a smile: "I made you practice so many songs before, it seems... I haven't played any of them for you from beginning to end, right?"
Qi Mu was stunned, and he immediately understood what the other party meant: "Teacher, do you want to..."
"The infinite movement of 3 minutes and 30 seconds, ten years earlier, I might be able to barely do it. But now... I can't do it anymore. Xiao Qi, the teacher hopes that one day... you can replace the teacher and surpass this level and reach me There is no realm to reach.”
In the quiet piano room, a bright and intense "Infinite Movement" sounded suddenly. Every syllable is very smooth, without a trace of noise, even if it is almost a dozen or so per second, Master Akkad can accurately press his fingers on every position it should be.
It was obviously old and old, but these big hands were not stiff at all. Instead, they played a fast "Infinite Movement" smoothly and smoothly.
Qi Mu raised his head and looked at Professor Akkad. With his dynamic strength, it was difficult to see the opponent's movements clearly, but his ears were telling him: This song will end in at least 3 minutes and 40 seconds!
Sure enough, when this difficult and fast-paced song ended, Qi Mu subconsciously turned his head to look at the one hanging on the wall. After seeing that time, he widened his eyes in horror and blurted out: "3 minutes and 33 seconds!"
Hearing this, Professor Akkad smiled smugly, but soon turned a stern face, shook his head lightly, and sighed: "It's really old, old, it's actually 33 seconds! Oh Xiaoqi, you Don't be so slow in the future."
Qi Mu: "..."
Teacher, if people hear your ignorant words, they will be attacked in groups!
It has only been half a year since Qi Mu came to the National Conservatory of Music in Paris. He still remembered the first time his teacher made things difficult for him, and he also remembered the situation where he and Professor Akkad went around Paris together, but now...
It's really time for him to graduate.
After Professor Akkad asked Qi Mu to play "The Bell" again, he took out Qi Mu's graduation certificate from his folder.
This was obtained by Professor Akkad from the dean of the academy specially last night. The bright red fire seal on it seemed to be a little soft, but when Qi Mu touched the smooth paper surface, the thin diploma was unexpectedly It gave him the illusion of "actually very heavy".
Professor Akkad looked up at the dumbfounded young man, and scolded with a smile: "What are you still doing? After graduation, you can stop using it tomorrow, you know!"
Hearing this, Qi Mu was taken aback for a moment, and then immediately replied: "Teacher! Actually, there are still two months in this semester. I can accompany you in Paris until the end of this year, and then..."
"What are you doing with this old man like me? Europe is so big, and Paris is only a small place. Even if you don't go to Vienna, but go to Berlin to find Auston, don't waste your time with me here."
With an impatient look on his face, Professor Akkad shook his hand: "Okay, Xiaoqi, I asked Lance to find an apartment for you in Vienna a few days ago, you can go in these days. ."
Hearing this, Qi Mu was stunned, and then quickly said: "But teacher, I actually..."
"It's nothing, Xiao Qi, the teacher knows your intentions, but for the next ten or twenty years, I just want to find a quiet place to raise my old age. And you, you have to work hard, you know! "
Qi Mu said: "But teacher, I'm actually in Vienna..."
"Xiao Qi, your teacher also understands your heart. But... you work hard and send your concert invitations to the teacher in the future, that's enough."
"… "
"I always said before that I hope to wait until you have achieved certain results, and then disclose the matter between you and Auston. But I think about it now, there is actually no need. If you are willing, do whatever you want."
"… "
"Work hard in Vienna, you know?! Deserting is not allowed, and you should practice the piano for at least six hours a day, do you know? It's not the teacher who told you, there is no one in the world who can achieve success without practicing. Ston, doesn't he practice the piano every day?"
"… "
After a long while, Professor Akkad said, "Xiao Qi... Why don't you speak?"
Qi Mu let out a long sigh, with a helpless smile on his face: "Teacher, what I want to say is... In fact, I already have a house in Vienna, I really don't need Master Lance to bother anymore. what."
Professor Akkad: "..."
After being glared at by Professor Akkad, Qi Mu carried his piano case and was ruthlessly kicked out of the piano room by this arrogant music master.
Qi Mu reluctantly knocked on the door of the piano room, and after saying "Teacher, come to my house for dinner tonight", it took a long time to get a cold "hum".
This counts as... Agreed
Qi Mu snickered and walked in the direction of the academy orchestra.
After arriving at the rehearsal room where Derain had specially asked him to come, Qi Mu had just entered the door when he saw these students who were supposed to be in class, but now they were all gathered in the rehearsal room.
Seeing Qi Mu's surprised look, all the members laughed. Then, before Qi Mu could react, a joyful and gentle "Farewell Symphony" suddenly sounded.
The intersection of string and wind music seems to be like the spring breeze caressing his face, making Qi Mu unable to regain his senses for a while.
This piece is the same as when he led the orchestra at the concert. The sound is soft and the melody is beautiful. In the fourth movement, with the smile of Professor Kawaguchi, students one by one walked down to their seats. He gave Qi Mu a big hug.
When the last voice stopped, Professor Kawaguchi and Ange stepped forward together, gave Qi Mu a hug, and sent his most heartfelt blessings.
When all the wishes were over, Qi Mu turned around and saw nearly a hundred people from the entire orchestra (including the instructor) smiling and looking at him. Everyone stood according to the position they were playing, and there was only one vacant seat beside Anger.
"Little Seven! Congratulations..."
"graduated!!!"
Qi Mu's heart warmed slightly, and then he took a picture with everyone.
A group of big men in the band pulled Qi Mu and kept talking, telling him to work hard and see you again later. The girls with delicate thoughts were a little sad, but they also tried their best to keep smiling and send blessings to Qi Mu.
He said goodbye to his classmates and had dinner with Professor Akkad. When Qi Mu packed his luggage and boarded the plane to Vienna, through the porthole, he stared blankly at the place under the clouds. A city that goes away...
Yes, only the shadow of the Eiffel Tower can prove that this is Paris.
Qi Mu stayed here for eight months, during which he met many interesting friends and improved his level.
He got to know a master Reed Akkad who was completely different from his impression, and also got an Akkad teacher who was really kind to him.
Eight months passed quickly. Originally, Zheng Weiqiao hoped that Qi Mu would return to China for a while after graduation, but... Qi Mu knew that he couldn't wait any longer.
He quickly packed up and came to Vienna. He took the subway from Vienna International Airport to Min Chen's apartment, and opened the door with the key he sent earlier.
It seems that there is often ventilation, Qi Mu simply tidied up the things and then cleaned them all. In the next time, he did not rest much, but took the subway directly to Master Lance's house.
Qi Mu lived in Vienna for ten years in his last life, and he is far more familiar with it than Paris. Even when he breathed again the fragrant flowers that always pervaded the air of Vienna, he felt like he was home—
A place that has been waiting for him for a long time.
Last time Qi Mu had visited Master Lance with Professor Akkad, so this time he quickly obtained permission to enter the master's home. Master Lance was also very happy when he saw Qi Mu, he smiled and gave Qi Mu a hug and expressed his welcome.
"Xiao Qi, I was thinking when you came to Vienna last time, maybe you will come back soon. But I didn't expect... it would be so soon!"
Master Lance personally poured a glass of warm water for Qi Mu. The temperature in the room was quite high, causing Qi Mu to take off his heavy coat involuntarily. He politely settled the other party's water glass, only to hear Master Lance continue: "Originally, I found an apartment for you nearby, but according to Reed, you have already found a place to live, is there convenient transportation? "
Qi Mu smiled and nodded, "It's very convenient, thank you, Mr. Lance."
The gentle and kind old man nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, since you have already found a place, I won't introduce you. You have just come to Vienna, so you can get used to it for a while. I will know next month. The orchestra at the Pallison Theatre is looking for a principal, you can give it a try. The Pallison Theatre Orchestra is a little small, but you are young, so you can gain some experience there, and their music level is still good.”
Qi Mu naturally knew about the Parison Theater. In Vienna, opera houses and concert halls can be seen everywhere. If you take a few steps on the street, you can even see two theaters.
The strength of the Parison Theatre can be regarded as the second tier of the entire Vienna theatre.
The first tier refers to the powerful Vienna State Opera, while the second tier refers to five or six more well-known theaters such as the Pareisen Theater. Usually in these theaters, there are several opera performances per week, accompanied by the theater's exclusive orchestra. Of course, there are a few classical concerts at times, but it's a lot less than the former.
Professor Akkad once said that Qi Mu was born in the best and worst times.
In the past ten to twenty years, almost every world-class orchestra has been saturated, and their principal violinists are usually young people in their youth. Even the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is in seven or eight years. Kedori was replaced as chief last year.
And Qi Mu's goal is very clear, not to become a solo violinist, but to enter the orchestra.
Therefore, Master Lance's suggestion at this moment sounds very reasonable: start with the principal of the small orchestra, gradually accumulate experience, and finally find the opportunity to enter the big orchestra.
But... Qi Mu didn't think so.
"Sorry, Mr. Lance, before I came to Vienna this time, I had already thought about my future path."
When Master Lance heard the words, he was stunned for a moment, and then asked with a smile: "Okay, it's good for you young people to have your own ideas. Xiao Qi, what do you think, can you tell me?"
Master Lance is really good-natured, and Qi Mu is very grateful for what he has done for himself, but this time... he really has his own considerations.
So Qi Mu put the water glass in his hand lightly on the coffee table, and then said seriously: "Mr. Lance, I heard... There will be a recruitment meeting for the deputy chief the day after tomorrow?"
After hearing this, Master Lance was stunned. After a long time, he thought about it and asked, "Xiao Qi, what you said... is it the recruitment meeting for the deputy chief of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra?"
As he spoke, Mr. Lance frowned slightly, "Actually, Evra's orchestra is really good, but... After all, the deputy chief of this orchestra just had an accident last year. At this recruitment meeting, I think their orchestra's internal The fight will be more intense, and you as an outsider... I'm afraid it won't be very easy to join."
Qi Mu smiled when he heard the words: "Mr. Lance, whether I succeed or not... I want to give it a try."
Looking at the confident appearance of the young man, Mr. Lance laughed, and he nodded in agreement: "Well, you are still young, it is a good thing to have such aggressiveness. Xiao Qi, then you can go to the recruitment meeting of the Weijiao the day after tomorrow. , Evra and your teacher are old friends, although he won't give you water, but it shouldn't embarrass you."
Qi Mu responded with a smile, and after Mr. Lance cared about Qi Mu's life in Vienna, he kept Qi Mu for dinner at his house. The dinner table was full of laughter, and it was Qi Mu's favorite thing to exchange experiences with a gentle-tempered master.
—Don't tell Professor Akkad that, even if you do... you must remember to emphasize that he has a really good temper.
By the time Qi Mu left Mr. Lance's house, it was already the middle of the month. After he took out his cell phone and said "I'm in Vienna" to Faller, a man in Berlin, he simply walked away.
The moonlight as cool as water shone on the street, as if it was covered with a layer of silver. The tall and handsome young man's back looks very thin. If this is seen by a man, I am afraid that he will be secretly angry that the other party does not eat well.
Qi Mu raised his head to look at the lonely crescent moon in the sky, and couldn't help but chuckle.
This time... he did come back.
At the same time, you must also attend the deputy chief recruitment meeting of the Weijiao.
Some things can only be truly liberated if they are solved with one's own hands.