The centennial of the S Symphony Orchestra is a grand event for the entire Chinese classical music industry. In fact, as early as a few years ago, some industry media reported the news about the centenary, and in the last month of intense preparations, many national-level media specifically reported the event, bringing it to the fore. Gone huge exposure.
When he first came to S City, Qi Mu promised Zhu Wenjun three days of practice time. Since he had the confidence to say the date, he would naturally not disappoint Zhu Wenjun.
But at noon on the third day, Qi Mu knocked on the door of the chief conductor with a smile on his piano case, and then, under Zhu Wenjun's surprised eyes, he directly used a fluent, gorgeous and skilled "d" Major" was thoroughly approved by Zhu Wenjun.
Now that both songs have been mastered, the next step is to cooperate with the orchestra.
As one of the top symphony orchestras in China, the S City Symphony Orchestra still has an undeniable first-class level even if it is placed on the world stage where the strong are like forests. The ensemble is highly disciplined and each member has a very high level of performance, especially in teamwork.
Since Zhu Wenjun served as the chief permanent conductor of the S City Symphony Orchestra eight years ago, the orchestra has undergone many performances and training. to the highest level of music.
Probably because the orchestra rarely trains Min Chen's Violin Sonata in D major, during the first rehearsal, Zhu Wenjun stopped almost every movement and pointed out many detailed correction points. And when the day's rehearsal is over, almost when the whole piece of music is over, he will put down the baton in his hand and start coordinating the band.
I have to admit that Min Chen's "D Major" was indeed somewhat difficult, but when Qi Mu and the orchestra collaborated on "The Liang Zhu" the next day, the sense of obscurity was much less. The melodious music played in the rehearsal hall of the S City Symphony Orchestra, which inspired many media who came to light and prepare reports to write.
Just one month before the Centennial Celebration, the media and magazines in the industry and non-industry will solemnly report this event, and even Huaxia National Channel decided to live broadcast the grand concert that night, so that the people of China will live. You can enjoy this musical feast at home.
Qi Mu's rehearsal was basically over a few days ago, and Zhu Wenjun told him that he only needed to rehearse with the orchestra every two days in the afternoon. It seems that Qi Mu's affairs are pitiful, but in comparison, the entire S City Symphony Orchestra has already been busy.
Qi Mu is only the performer of the last two pieces, but what about Zhu Wenjun? What about the Symphony Orchestra
They are responsible for ensemble rehearsal with all guest musicians!
Take the erhu player at the beginning as an example. She is a young girl who is only 25 years old. She just won the first prize at the China Golden Bell Awards last year. She has never cooperated with such a formal orchestra as the S Symphony Orchestra. . The song "Erquan Reflecting the Moon" that she played was the most famous erhu piece in China. The difficulty was not too high, but the little girl had stage fright.
After all, the Chinese performers invited for this centennial are all young people under the age of 30. Most of them have just emerged on the stage of world classical music, and have not yet acquired the confidence and confidence of maturity. It is understandable to be a little timid on such a formal and solemn stage.
"So Xiao Qi... Sister Cheng told me in surprise a few days ago that when you don't have any stage fright at all... I also think it's strange." Zheng Weiqiao came to s a week before the centenary. Shi, he is a freelance writer, and such occasions cannot be missed. "Although you have played on more famous stages before, it was also your childhood after all... Even conductor Zhu praised him this time. You are very calm."
When he said this, Qi Muzheng and Zheng Weiqiao were sitting on the seats in the rehearsal hall, listening to Prokofiev's "Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor" conducted by Zhu Wenjun on the stage.
The beautiful glissando of the piano echoed throughout the rehearsal hall. Qi Mu lowered his voice and said with a smile, "Brother Zheng, isn't it a good thing that I'm not nervous? Why are you all worried?"
Zheng Weiqiao shook his head, while writing on the tablet he carried, he said, "Of course it's a good thing that you don't have stage fright, but I didn't expect... This Wang Zheng also took second place in Xiao Sai last year, This time when I played with the orchestra, I made a lot of mistakes."
Among the young pianists under the age of 30 in Huaxia, except for Min Chen who was unable to attend the rehearsal, Wang Zheng can be regarded as one of the most outstanding. At the age of 18, he won the second place in the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, and last year he won the second place in the International Chopin Piano Competition.
Xiaosai is one of the most important competitions in the world piano industry. Six awards and one special award will be awarded each time. It has a feature that when the judges think that the award is not available, they would rather leave it empty. First place, and reluctance to let the inappropriate person get the award.
When Wang Zheng won the second place last year, the first place was vacant, so in a sense, Wang Zheng's piano level is the most outstanding among the younger generation in Huaxia, except for Min. Chen.
But I don't know if it's the reason why he performs solo all the year round. Wang Zheng's "G Minor" really performed very well, but whenever he played with the orchestra, there would always be some big or small problems. After listening to Zhu Wenjun put down the baton again and correct Wang Zheng's question in a serious tone, Qi Mu involuntarily frowned.
"Hopefully... things will be a little better when we do the rehearsal later."
There is a saying how to say, it is really a good spirit but not a bad spirit. In the pre-rehearsal rehearsal the day before the Centennial Celebration, Wang Zheng had already been able to cooperate well with the orchestra, but at the time of the rehearsal, he actually beat the band by a beat, which made Zhu Wenjun very annoyed.
Many operas, plays and stage plays will set aside a day for rehearsal before the official opening. The preview is a very formal thing, because the official will also sell tickets for fans to enter the hall to enjoy, and the ticket price is only the general price of the official performance.
Fortunately, the S City Symphony Orchestra takes this centenary very seriously, so only relevant performers can enter the hall to enjoy it during the rehearsal, so even some small mistakes will not cause much impact.
Qi Mu stood with her violin in the red curtain in the background, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, and she looked at the S City Symphony Orchestra and... the one who was playing the piano with his head down, but his forehead was sweating. young people.
Wang Zheng had a good family since he was a child, and he was also spoiled by his parents. Although he has participated in many competitions since he was a child, he has never played in an ensemble with an orchestra, so he cannot coordinate well with the orchestra, and he is very anxious himself. The next day will be the centenary, and it is impossible to find someone who can replace him temporarily. I can only hope that he will perform normally or even a little bit, and not be too hasty.
When this "G Minor" was over, Qi Mu clearly saw Wang Zheng's tense body loosen, and the whole person looked a lot more relaxed.
After all, it was a more formal rehearsal. Zhu Wenjun didn't say much, and Wang Zheng immediately stepped down and replaced Qi Mu to perform. The staff pushed the heavy Steinway nine-foot grand piano off the stage, Qi Mu walked to the left of the conductor, raised his head and exchanged glances with Zhu Wenjun, the two nodded, and there was a cheerful and intense allegro. It suddenly sounded.
The first movement of "D Major" is an extremely fast allegro. The title of "Console March" has always been loud. At the beginning of the whole piece, it is a very difficult splendor, and the whole orchestra listens quietly. The only violin played the music.
Under the dazzling lighting, Qi Mu's fingers danced fast on the strings. The speed was so fast that it almost made the fingers become phantoms. Corresponding to the rapid pressing of the left hand, the bow of the right hand is constantly jumping.
The range of this Huacai spans from the g string to the e string, and there are often skips, which is a test of the player's bowing skills.
But these are not difficult for Qi Mu. He played this splendid piece perfectly with a relaxed expression, but Zheng Weiqiao, who was in the audience, broke into a cold sweat.
Everyone knows that the most difficult part of "Kang Si" is the moment when the cadenza ends - the moment when the bassoon is played by the chief bassoon and the sound of the violin is integrated!
Bassoon is a large-scale pipe instrument, also known as the bassoon. Its tone is gloomy and deep. Once played, it brings a solemn atmosphere, which is very suitable for use in formal and serious music.
However, Min Chen did exactly the opposite!
What "Kang Si" wants to show is a cheerful and lively spring scene, where all things are revived and full of vitality. Obviously, the splendor at the beginning also depicts such a beautiful and moving scene to the audience, but the sudden insertion of bassoon music is not enough. Often people get stunned.
The reason why this "D major" has not become Min Chen's most outstanding representative piece is precisely because it has too high requirements for the principal violinist and bassoon player. In the entire first movement, the chief violin's passage runs through the whole, and even in the first half, there is only a melancholy bassoon.
Want to express upbeat and offbeat music
Okay, then the violinist has to make Bassoon's voice witty and humorous, with seriousness in contrast to liveliness.
Therefore, Qi Mu must lead the sound of the bassoon while ensuring the complex and esoteric skills.
This is a problem for many violinists, but at this moment... When the most difficult duet for two music ended, Zheng Weiqiao couldn't help clenching his fists while sitting in the audience, and whispered "Okay"!
Zheng Weiqiao blushed with excitement, various notes kept pouring into his ears, and there seemed to be many outstanding musicians playing on the splendid stage. But at this moment, Zheng Weiqiao's eyes are only the one standing on the left side of the commander!
The youth's superb skills, gorgeous and beautiful dance, and even suppressed the entire orchestra, becoming the most unique existence on the stage!
Zheng Weiqiao can even imagine...
Tomorrow, what a shock this young man can bring to the world!