The Vienna Philharmonic is a liberal and democratic symphony orchestra, and every Monday morning, they hold a meeting of the orchestra members in the orchestra's conference hall. Such meetings have always been used to decide all major matters within the orchestra, such as setting the future direction of the orchestra, whether it is necessary to change the status of a musician, and so on.
However, there are hundreds of members of the band alone, and it is really difficult to gather so many people every time. Therefore, in general, only a few important members—such as the conductor, the principal, and the principal and deputy principals of each instrument group—will participate in the weekly general meeting of the orchestra members, who will make decisions in place of most of the members.
It's rare for all the members to come together like today.
When Qi Mu brought his violin into the building of the Friends of Music Association, many VAI staff greeted him as always when they saw him. And some members of the orchestra looked at him with complicated expressions, with a look of hesitating to speak.
Obviously, at today's band members meeting, these members knew that in addition to the usual plan, there was an additional motion to "decide whether to go with Qi Mu".
Even as early as last week, the band's manager, Mr. Tuckerman, issued an internal bulletin to the entire band, telling them the importance of this meeting, and some points of attention.
In fact, Mr. Tuckerman also liked Qi Mu very much, but the music review by Master Glatter really woke them up and made them realize: Qi Mu can bring innovation to this orchestra, but if this innovation Is it to let them gradually become the second Bai Ai, so is this still what they need?
Just like the former Master Karajan, he recommended the female clarinetist Mayer to join the Berlin Philharmonic without hesitation, but was unanimously denied by the orchestra members. In addition to Mayer being the first female musician of Bai Ai, there is another very important reason, that is, Mayer's style is not suitable for Bai Ai.
This is only the principal of the clarinet, the conductor Emperor Karajan cannot arbitrarily rule, let alone the principal of an entire orchestra? ! The first violin group is one of the most important instrument groups in the entire orchestra, and its chief is the strength indicator and spiritual leader of the entire orchestra. There must be no mistakes!
Therefore, even if these members like Qi Mu again, they must consider their own orchestra. The Vienna Philharmonic has been established for hundreds of years. It must not change its essence because of one person. They can innovate, but they must not abandon their own glory.
The Vienna Philharmonic can only be the Vienna Philharmonic, not the Berlin Philharmonic!
No matter how good that orchestra is, they are just the Vienna Philharmonic!
That being said, when Qi Mu walked into the lounge of the rehearsal hall, these Wei Ai members who were barely holding back finally couldn't bear it any longer.
Richard, who couldn't hold back for a long time, hurried to Qi Mu and said anxiously: "Xiao Qi, I really think you should stay! We didn't feel what Mr. Tuckerman said, at least ... at least there is no problem now! Don't be sad!"
With the first person to speak, other members also came over to express their views: "Little Qi, Richard is right, I have been taken care of by you in the first violin group for more than a year, you Really great! You are great!"
"Yes, Xiao Qi, I don't know what kind of status Master Glatter has, or how sharp his eyes are. But Xiao Qi, we all like your music, and we like you even more!"
"That's right, Xiao Qi, I don't want to avoid suspicion with you for the upcoming band members meeting. All of us signed your letter of appointment, we never regretted it, we are really happy to have You are such a chief!"
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The more than 20 members of the first violin group are the most familiar with Qi Mu. In the past year and a half, Qi Mu and these members corrected themselves together, encouraged each other together, and grew to where they are today.
In addition to the first violin group, there are the second violin group, viola group, double bass group, cello group... clarinet group, oboe group... and various percussion groups.
There are hundreds of people in the whole Wei, and because of the large number of people, only a few dozen of them are basically selected for each performance. But even if they have a lineup of hundreds of people, these members know that their lovely and gentle chief can clearly call them all by name, know which instrument group they are in, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and even be able to prescribe the right medicine. to make their own suggestions.
How hardworking and dedicated this child is, a year and a half is enough for them to see!
It is very easy for a person to fake a day. But what if that was a year and a half? ! Is that a full 17 months? !
Even if it was a disguise, they were all willing to numb themselves, believing that this earnest and hard-working child really took them all in his heart and devoted himself to Wei Ai. What's more, he also has such an outstanding talent!
If it is said that they lost such an excellent chief just because of the problem of "different styles" that had not yet appeared? Don't say that Master Dorenza is very reluctant, and they absolutely do not allow it! ! !
"Xiao Qi, I won't let you leave!"
"That's right, Xiao Qi, no one in Wei Ai can take your place!"
"Xiao Qi, I still remember that you helped me correct an adagio problem in "Song of the Earth" last month. You are my favorite chief!"
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When approaching the band members' meeting, no member was willing to neglect the young and excellent chief for the so-called "avoidance of suspicion" issue. Even Richard raised the red and tender rabbit Xiao Qi in his hand, trying to amuse the helpless young man.
Seeing these lovely members of Wei Ai, Qi Mu was still in a low mood at first, but at this time, the dark cloud shrouded in his heart had completely dissipated.
Of course, being happy is one thing, and serious things must be taken seriously. Qi Mu deliberately made a stern face and said solemnly, "But everyone, I don't want you to make an unfair judgment at the upcoming band members meeting because you are reluctant to bear me."
"But Xiao Qi..."
"Richard, I'm very happy to be with you for a year and a half." Qi Mu interrupted Richard's interruption with a smile, he said, "But I still hope that at this band members meeting, everyone can learn from Make your own judgments from an objective point of view. Don't change your original decision because of me."
The bright and brilliant light shone down from the top, illuminating the handsome and fair face of the young man as if it were transparent. Qi Mu's expression was serious, and the corners of his lips were slightly pursed. His serious expression made the members of Wei Ai stunned.
It wasn't until a long time later that Qi Mu suddenly burst out laughing, and then sighed: "Okay, okay, no matter what happens next, everyone... Come to my house for dinner tonight, um... You decide what to eat!"
No matter what the outcome of today will be, Qi Mu wants to celebrate with these lovely members.
Unexpectedly, Qi Mu's voice just finished, but he heard a burst of cheers from the crowd: "That's great, Xiao Qi! I like that chicken diced so much! It's the diced chicken with cucumbers and peanuts!"
"I want to eat dumplings too! Eh... It's called dumplings, right?"
"You bastards, I can't go tonight if I have something to do!!!!"
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Under the leadership of Qi Mu, the members of Wei Ai began to talk about what they wanted to eat most excitedly. Some people propose hot pot, some people propose home-cooked dishes, and some even propose a self-service barbecue.
Some people grabbed the key points sharply: "Hey, Xiao Qi, this seems to be our first time visiting your house... By the way, do you and Mr. Bertram live together?"
Qi Mu: "..."
Seeing Qi Mu's expression of "I'll keep silent, you can do whatever you want", everyone in Wei Ai suddenly widened their eyes and suddenly understood—
"No way! Is it really Mr. Bertram's home?! I've heard that Mr. Bertram owns more than a dozen nine-foot Steinways! Is this true?!!"
"What do you know, I also heard that Mr. Bertram's house covers hundreds of acres!"
"It's just a dozen Steinways. I heard that Mr. Bertram owns an entire orchestra-sized collection of musical instruments!"
Qi Mu: "..."
So, where did you hear the rumors from? ! !
Within a few minutes of everyone walking from the lounge to the conference hall, the topic changed from "what to eat at night" to "how many pianos does Mr. Bertram have?" When are you getting married?"
Qi Mu quietly slowed down his steps and gradually walked behind the crowd. He didn't want to face the unanimous inquiries of so many members. You know, these members are very close and kind when they are cute, but once they become stubborn, they are...
"By the way, Xiao Qi, we won't disturb you and Mr. Bertram when we go tonight, right? That's not good!"
Qi Mu: "...he really hasn't come back from the London show!!!"
Wei Ai looked at everyone, "Oh, that's why you're so free, Xiao Qi!"
Qi Mu: "..."
Along the way, the lively and cheerful atmosphere has dissipated all the initial heaviness. Under the ridiculing eyes of everyone in Wei Ai, Qi Mu only felt that his face was hot and the back of his head was numb. He hurriedly stepped forward and entered the door of the conference hall almost without looking back.
When Qi Mu walked into the conference hall, as soon as he raised his head, he saw Mr. Dorensa sitting in the main seat, smiling at him.