As the world's top symphony orchestra and an Austrian national treasure, Wei Ai has gathered the world's best classical music talents, and has captured tens of millions of music fans with its delicate and gentle tone and lingering romantic melody. .
When the orchestra announced the name of its deputy chief in early 2017, people all over Austria, and even the whole world, did not expect that this centuries-old orchestra would choose such a young and "infant" newcomer. as its new deputy chief.
If you want to say that Qi Mu had been the principal violinist for half a year at the Parisian Theatre before that, or that he had graduated with full marks in the whole school assessment of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Conservatory of Music in Paris, then these music fans are a little bit more will not care.
Compared with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, these honors can only show that this young violinist is really excellent, but it does not mean that he is qualified to become the deputy principal of Wei Ai and lead the orchestra to continue.
Even veteran music fans of Wei Ai have faintly noticed that in the future, this young man's position in Wei Ai will not be as simple as the deputy chief. Because the current interim chief, Mr. Anthony, is too old and may not be able to stay in the orchestra for long.
The outside world is rumored to be ups and downs, and major newspapers and magazines have carried out in-depth reports and analysis on the matter. Some trail media even started to talk nonsense about some unfounded things, making this matter even more confusing.
And these, now Qi Mu doesn't care.
Mr. Dorensa was worried that Qi Mu was coming to the orchestra for the first time, so he sent his right-hand man Roman to help Qi Mu get acquainted with the environment of the Friends of Music Association building, as well as the venues for Wei Ai related training and performances.
Seeing this cold-faced and old-fashioned tall Roman again, a smile appeared on Qi Mu Junxiu's face. He stretched out his hand and said, "Long time no see, Roman. Today, please show me around and understand the environment. , thank you very much."
A good-looking and very polite young man is naturally very able to capture the goodwill of others. Especially at the previous deputy chief recruitment meeting, Roman was the one who specially led Qi Mu into the preparation room, so at this time his stiff expression relaxed a little, and he began to lead Qi Mu to visit.
In one day, Qi Mu visited the entire building of the Friends of Music Association. From its oldest collection room to the large and small concert halls, this building is simply a piece of classical music history. Thick and deep musical atmosphere.
Qi Mu used to stay in this building for two months in his last life. At that time, he was only busy with the rhythm of Wei Ai and to complete the collaborative rehearsal, so at that time he was often in the lounge, rehearsal hall, concert hall, and restaurant. Waiting for a few places to wander, rarely going anywhere else.
Today's visit has given Qi Mu a real understanding of this magnificent building, and he is even more looking forward to his own life in the next year and a half.
After the afternoon tea was over, Roman took Qi Mu to the rehearsal hall where Wei Ai members often practiced.
Qi Mu opened the door and walked in. Before he could see the musicians rehearsing on the stage, he heard a melodious and soothing "Little Pigeon Waltz".
The music was light and moving, like a flock of pigeons walking in the sun on Prague Square, flapping their wings and dancing happily. The sound of the stringed instruments was neat and elegant, while the wind instruments were solemn and solemn. Mr. Anthony, the principal of the orchestra, was leading the ensemble. It was not until the end of the song that he discovered Qi Mu's arrival.
"Oh, Xiao Qi! Have you already visited?"
At this moment, Qi Mu turned to look at Roman who dutifully led him around the building, only to see that the latter was pulling the door behind him, and then nodded lightly at him.
After understanding the other party's intention to retire, Qi Mu smiled and looked at Mr. Anthony and said with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Anthony, I have finished visiting the entire building of the Friends of Music Association. By the way. , were you playing "The Little Pigeon Waltz" just now?"
Mr. Anthony stood on the stage, nodded to Qi Mu and said, "You heard right, Xiao Qi, we were playing Old Johann Strauss' "Little Pigeon" just now. The afternoon tea just ended, so we planned to use this "Little Pigeon" to adjust the atmosphere."
Hearing such an answer, Qi Mu really didn't know what kind of expression to respond with.
The old Johann Strauss naturally refers to the father of the Strauss and his son.
Unlike the taboos of the Chinese people, the father and son, who are also great musicians, even took the same name, forcing future generations to call them "one old and one young" to distinguish them.
Min Chen has said before that Austrians have an almost fanatical preference for waltzes, especially for the Strauss and his sons. Originally, Qi Mu thought that what he said was too exaggerated. After all, when he was in the Parison Theater, he only ended the whole day of practice with a song "Blue Danube" during the last rehearsal every afternoon.
But... look at the representative of the Austrian Orchestra - the Vienna Philharmonic!
People even play a Strauss waltz to celebrate the end of afternoon tea! ! !
The members of Wei Ai naturally don't understand Qi Mu's helplessness. He also likes the waltz of the Strauss and his son, but he will definitely not be as crazy as the members of Wei Ai. While thinking helplessly, Qi Mu climbed the stairs from the side.
He had just stepped onto the stage before he could stand still, when he heard a fat red-haired man sitting at the outermost edge of the orchestra with a smile: "Xiao Qi, it's such a coincidence that you came here! We just finished a waltz, and the next one is Each instrument group has a separate hour of training."
"Yeah, Xiao Qi, it's such a pity that you didn't participate in such a wonderful music!"
"Oh, by the way, Xiao Qi, I heard Mr. Dorensa say that at the Christmas Eve concert at the Parisien Theater, you seemed to have played an "Emperor's Waltz" and a "Blue Danube"! Everyone, I Suggestion, how about we have another waltz!" As he spoke, the trumpeter stood up and looked at the rest of the orchestra.
Qi Mu: "..."
Others responded: "Okay, let's choose "Emperor's Waltz", and "Blue Danube" will be played together when the rehearsal is over in the afternoon!"
Qi Mu: "..."
It turns out that every orchestra in Vienna ends their rehearsal with "The Blue Danube" as a must? !
Why had he never been like this before when he was in the vicissitudes of life! ! !
However, although he felt a little helpless in his heart, Qi Mu did not reject the trumpeter's kindness. When he first came to the orchestra, it is naturally the best to have a good relationship with everyone, but at this time, playing a straightforward ensemble can not only allow him to quickly integrate into the orchestra, but also understand that he is in this orchestra. how to choose.
Qi Mu directly took his violin out of the case without being pretentious, he simply tuned it, and before wiping the rosin a few times, he heard Mr. Anthony praise: "This violin is really beautiful, Xiao Qi. ."
Qi Mu was slightly startled. At this time, the members of the first violin group had already recognized the violin: "This is an imitation violin?! It's really beautiful!"
Qi Mu nodded and said, "Yes, this is an imitation Si-style qin."
During Qi Mu's time of rosin, the members of the orchestra have already started a heated discussion about the few remaining violins that can be played in public, and some people even directly mentioned the well-deserved treasure of the violin world - "Cannon" name.
Listening to the conversation of the members, Qi Mu couldn't help but chuckled and hooked his lips.
He didn't pay much attention to the "cannon", after all, his teacher had also played the violin, so he didn't think the other party was too far away. Instead, Qi Mu now remembered the "Edith" that had been quietly sealed in the safe of the Swiss Bank for four or five years.
Now that we have come to Wei Ai, it is almost one step away from the stage of the Golden Hall.
Just thinking about it, Qi Mu had already adjusted the pitch and finished applying the rosin. He tentatively played a few notes on the strings, and then raised his head to look at Mr. Anthony.
At this time, the members of the band were discussing together.
Mr. Anthony walked to Qi Mu's side, smiled and said, "Xiao Qi, I won't participate in the performance next time, and I will leave the task of leading the orchestra to you. But after all, it is your first time to play with Wei Ai, so I'm temporarily taking over the task of Dorensa to give you a little command. In the next three months, I have to teach you my own experience. Although it is not a superb experience, I hope to give you You bring some inspiration."
Qi Mu nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Anthony, I will pay attention."
Anthony smiled kindly, and then he turned back the shouts of the little guys who had started discussing, "What would it be like if I could touch a 'cannon' in my lifetime". He looked at Qi Mu who was sitting in the deputy chief position.
But for a moment, the beautiful and moving piano sounded suddenly.
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[Fuwa Science Popularization Class has started]
Today's topic: How many principals are there in a typical orchestra
First of all, in general, each instrument group of each orchestra has a principal, and the principal of the first violin group is the principal of the orchestra.
But ah, you know, like Wiaibo, they're too big! So they're even in one instrument group, with multiple chiefs!
Of course, Fuwa wouldn't write like this in the text, otherwise it would be too complicated... A lot of English names, Fuwa has a headache now. ! ! !