Georg Friedrich Handel was a famous German-born composer in the 18th century. As a representative of Baroque music as famous as Bach, Handel had good attainments in oratorio and oratorio, especially his "Bach". Messiah and Hallelujah are widely loved by later generations, with a pious and sincere religious style.
Every year, the selection of the annual album of Wei Ai must be selected and considered several times, and this year's selection of Handel's music is to make up for the solemn and calm music style of the past few years, and turn to warmer religious music. .
In two weeks, from the beginning of the skilled repertoire, rehearsal and cooperation, to the professional recording of music, the recording of this record was very smooth and the effect was very good, even Mr. Dorenza kept admiring: "This is a great album. What a beautiful record!"
After the recording of the annual album is over, the subsequent work naturally has nothing to do with the members of Wei Ai, and basically everything is left to Mr. Tuckerman and other staff to handle.
But this does not mean that Qi Mu can take time off. Not to mention Wei Ai's daily practice work, he also promised to come down to perform work as a specially invited violinist of Hua Ai.
For an orchestra, not every concert is performed by the same regular members of the original class. They often invite some well-known musicians as special guests to perform with the orchestra. For example, Qi Mu was invited to Wei Ai in his previous life to collaborate on "The Blue Danube", and for example, when he was at the Hong Kong City Music Festival in this life, he also collaborated with New Ai on Sibelius' "First Symphony".
Most orchestras invite some well-known solo violinists to cooperate with them. First, they can use the fame of the violinists to gain the popularity of their concerts, and secondly, it is also a kind of breakthrough for themselves. However, few people would invite the principal of another band.
And this time, it happened to be an exception.
On the phone call two weeks ago, after explaining her intention to Qi Mu, the manager of Huaxia Philharmonic Orchestra, Ms. Zhu Liyang, sincerely invited him to be the special violinist of Hua Ai's performance in Vienna. Although Qi Mu stated that he was the chief of Wei Ai, Zhu Liyang did not hesitate to throw an olive branch to him.
Just like Min Chen, such a reason "to promote the spread of classical music in China" was really hard to refuse, and Qi Mu agreed. In the subsequent negotiations, Zhu Liyang also admitted that among China's current well-known violinists, Qi Mu is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate, and they have no other choice.
However, Qi Mu later learned from Zheng Weiqiao that the reason why he had to choose him was not only that Qi Mu was indeed the best violinist among the younger generation, but also that Lao Tan, Du Sheng, Zhu Wenjun, and Wu Lao had all of them. Recommend him to the Huaxia Philharmonic Orchestra.
All in all, when the members of the China Philharmonic Orchestra arrived in Vienna, Qi Mu specially took a half-day vacation to meet them at Vienna International Airport. After all the luggage was put away, he went to the Friends of Music Association building together with Hua Ai's conductor Mr. Yu Cheng and chief conductor Mr. Yang Zhao.
As October approaches, Vienna is still full of flowers, the air is filled with fragrant flowers, and pedestrians in the city are also enjoying afternoon tea leisurely.
The Huaxia Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 2000. Although the group history is not long, the strength of this orchestra is the top in China. Many outstanding young people have joined this band and become the mainstay of this band.
After declining the kind guidance of the staff, Qi Mu brought Yu Cheng and Yang Zhao into the Friends of Music Association building and introduced with a smile: "Mr. Yu, Mr. Yang, this is the rehearsal hall where we will rehearse next. Yes, this is the third rehearsal room in the Friends of Music building, and the acoustics are amazing."
Yu Cheng is only in his early forties this year, and he had heard Tan Lao often mention Qi Mu in Huaxia before, and he smiled at this time: "Qi Mu, you don't need to call us so politely, Mr. No, if you want, Calling us Lao Yu and Lao Yang is no problem, haha."
Being able to hear familiar Chinese in such a foreign country, Qi Mu originally felt very kind, but now he raised the corners of his lips with a faint smile, nodded and said, "Okay, Brother Yu, Brother Yang, then we'll wait a while. Let’s get familiar with this rehearsal hall first, and then it’s probably not far from afternoon tea time.”
Then, Qi Mu, Yu Cheng and Yang Zhao got acquainted with the third rehearsal hall, only to hear Yang Zhao say: "This rehearsal hall is not bad, Sister Zhu has arranged everything properly, and the people here are also very friendly. It's all negotiated."
When it came to "Sister Zhu", Qi Mu just remembered: "By the way, Brother Yang, did Sister Zhu come today?"
Yang Zhaolang smiled and said, "She and the violin team have a little something to do. We have to deal with it in City B, and we will be there tomorrow."
Hearing this, Qi Mu nodded and said, "Tomorrow Min Chen should also be able to arrive in Vienna, so we can be together."
Without thinking much, Qi Mu continued to lead Yu Cheng and the two to visit. In the coffee shop, the three also met several members of Wei Ai, but unfortunately Mr. Dorensa went to the United States to attend a concert recently, so they did not meet him again.
When they separated, Qi Mu took the initiative to propose to pick up Zhu Liyang and a few others the next day. Although Yu Cheng and Yang Zhao both thought it was too much trouble, Qi Mu shook his head indifferently and said with a light smile: " On the phone, Sister Zhu and I had a very pleasant chat, and it happens that Min Chen will arrive in Vienna tomorrow, so it would be good to pick him up together."
Therefore, Yu Cheng did not refuse again.
Qi Mu didn't lie, because he didn't have an agent or assistant, so the negotiation with Zhu Liyang was carried out by himself. The more he talked to this capable and outstanding woman, the more Qi Mu felt that the other party was very decisive and sophisticated, and he did not harsh Qi Mu at all in the contract he faxed over, but instead took more care of him.
Mr. Tuckerman once took the initiative to ask Ying to show Qi Mu his short-term contract with Hua Ai. At first, he planned to help Qi Mu to check, but in the end, he had already said with emotion: "Huaxia people are really simple and honest! Xiao Qi, this contract is very beneficial to you, they are very good to you!"
Qi Mu naturally nodded and said, "Yes, Sister Zhu is really nice."
On the phone, the conversation between Qi Mu and Zhu Liyang was more formal at the beginning, and then gradually became friendly and casual. Sister Zhu also took care of Qi Mu. If Wei Ai's affairs were really busy, they would Not reluctantly.
That's why Qi Mu was a must to "pick up sister Zhu from the plane", and it happened that Min Chen was also coming to Vienna, so just pick him up by the way.
Let us observe a moment of silence for Min Chen, who is far away in Berlin and is about to be picked up by the way.
Speaking of which, when Qi Mu left the hotel with Yu Cheng and Yang Zhao, they went to the building of the Friends of Music Association, but the Huaai people who stayed in the hotel exploded. They didn't even pack their luggage, and the young and energetic band gathered together excitedly and started chatting.
"That was Qi Mu just now? It's really polite!"
"That's not it! I told me before an old classmate of the B City Symphony Orchestra that Qi Mu is a good talker, but I still don't believe it. They are already the chief of Wei Ai, how can they talk? It must be like some. Like a person, he looks at people with his nostrils arrogantly. I didn't expect him to be so gentle, he just helped Sister Lin carry the box, right?"
"That's right, I couldn't carry the box because it was too heavy just now. I didn't know the guy would lift it up for me right away. What a good boy!"
"I heard that people in their B City Symphony Orchestra call him Xiao Qi! Xiao Qi... Why don't we call him Xiao Qi tomorrow?"
"You don't know as much as I do! I heard from my friend that Qi Mu seems to have a very long nickname... Hey, what is it? It's too long and I kind of forgot..."
"Xiao Li, think about it, so we can chat with Xiao Qi after the rehearsal tomorrow. My sister likes him. Before coming to Vienna, she kept asking me to ask someone for an autograph!"
"Hey, I really forgot, or I'll ask a friend later."
"Hey, you really are!"
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So in the early morning of the second day, Yu Cheng, the music director of Hua Ai, took the group to the building of the Friends of Music Association, while Qi Mu and Yang Zhao went to Vienna International Airport to help Zhu Liyang and the rest of the group. A member of the violin group picked up the plane - oh yes, and Min Chen by the way.
In the bright and spacious airport, outside the huge porthole are silver-white planes that are constantly taking off and landing. Qi Mu and Yang Zhao stood at the exit of the airway building, only to hear the latter say excitedly: "Actually, Xiao Qi, I don't hide it from you. Say, I'm also a fan of Min Chen's music. Although I'm a dozen years older than him, I really like his sonatas."
Hearing this, Qi Mu was not surprised. There are too many music fans who like Min Chen. Even Mr. Dorenza doesn't hide his love for this old friend in private, and he has repeatedly praised Qi Mu for this young friend.
Qi Mu smiled and nodded: "I also like his music very much. It's really a great thing to be able to work with him this time. I feel very honored."
Not just the joy of working with a lover, but also the honor of working with a world-class music master. Qi Mu and Min Chen have played together many times, but they have never collaborated with this man in a symphony. The ensemble of piano and violin is one thing, and the symphony conductor is another. These are two completely different feelings.
Hearing this, Yang Zhao laughed and said, "I really look forward to your cooperation!"
Qi Mu smiled, and the two said a few more words. From a distance, they saw a group of people approaching with suitcases and violin cases. Qi Mu saw the short middle-aged woman walking in front of him at a glance. He happily greeted him and asked, "Sister Zhu?"
The other party took off the sunglasses on his face, smiled and shook hands with Qi Mu, and said, "Well, Xiao Qi, the first time we met, you looked more handsome than the ones on TV and magazines!"
Zhu Liyang is a shrewd and capable woman with neat short hair. Apart from being a bit shorter than Master Julie, Qi Muzhen feels that these two ladies with similar names have an inexplicable sense of similarity - they are very similar. energetic, lively and capable.
After Qi Mu and Zhu Liyang had reminisced for a while, under the introduction of the latter, he shook hands with Chen Zheng, the principal violinist of Hua Ai, and then greeted several other first violin members one by one.
When Qi Mu walked to the last person, he looked at the young man wearing sunglasses in surprise and blurted out, "Sheng Yanhui?!"
The other party smiled awkwardly: "Yes... it's me."
Qi Mu obviously did not expect to meet an acquaintance here, he reached out and shook hands with each other, and said in a relaxed tone: "I didn't expect you to be in Huaai now, I'm looking forward to cooperating with you! Happy cooperation in the coming week! "
Hearing this, Sheng Yanhui's eyes suddenly burst into light. He firmly held the young man's fair and tender hand, nodded and said, "Okay, happy cooperation!"
Min Chen, who just came out with his luggage: "...!!!!!!"
Let go of your salty pig hands! ! ! !