Victor's reputation and status in the music world and in the eyes of the nobles are directly related to the future achievements and lives of Lotter, Phyllis and others. Therefore, they cannot maintain the elegant and calm demeanor emphasized by the nobles, and their faces are full of worries, worries, Bitter look.
Phyllis clasped her hands, paced back and forth outside the door of the piano room, and looked worriedly at the closed wooden door from time to time. After hearing Lott's words, she couldn't control her emotions, and said in a sharp voice: "How can I persuade you? Could it be that you tell Mr. Victor that when you calm down, you will definitely have inspiration? New music can definitely be written? If ordinary persuasion works, then why would Mr. Victor do this?"
Lot frowned, and looked at the wooden door of the piano room: "Perhaps we should persuade Mr. Victor, why do we have to use the newly written music? Mr. Victor has many excellent symphonies before, and he can choose another one from them. "
For this crucial concert, Victor has written two new pieces of music, and carefully selected one from the previous pieces that represents his highest level in the past and is completely comparable to the new piece of music. His symphonies all have a strict four-chapter structure, and the length of the music is often tens of minutes. A concert only needs to prepare four symphonies, so Victor is still short of the last one.
"No, I once persuaded the master, but he said that the new two pieces are the crystallization of his musical soul and inspiration. Only one of the previous symphonies is at the same level as them. Picking another one will only reduce The style and level of the entire concert has become an unavoidable flaw that has been magnified and criticized, so he completely disagrees." The butler Ace appeared near the stairs at some point, his old face looked very helpless.
Herodotus rubbed his forehead: "Mr. Victor is too pursuing perfection. In fact, his previous symphonies are very good, and are highly praised by many nobles and musicians. Otherwise, why would he be invited to hold a concert in the chant hall? , shall we persuade him again?"
He looked at Lott and Phyllis, asking for their opinions. As for Lucien, he deliberately ignored him. He was a poor boy who had only learned music for less than two months and could only play very simple pieces. On this, there is no right to speak.
Lucien really didn't know how to persuade him, because it was obvious that Mr. Victor had devoted all his soul and enthusiasm to this concert, and it was impossible for others to persuade him.
"Mr. Ace, what do you think?" Phyllis knew very well that among all the people present, the one who knew Mr. Victor best must have been with him for nearly thirty years, watching him step by step from a child in his early ten years to a Ace, the musician's butler, looked at Ace earnestly and worriedly.
Ace shook his head, full of sentimentality and regret: "The master will not listen to your persuasion. This concert is very important to him. On the one hand, it involves the status and future development of the music industry, and on the other hand, it is Madam's wish. , before Madam passed away, I was very regretful that I couldn't see the master's concert in the chant hall, so the master wanted a perfect concert without defects. Hey, I hope the master will calm down slowly when he thinks of his wife's expectations Bar."
"However, we can't do nothing." Compared with Phyllis and the possibility of becoming the wife of a certain nobleman, Lott already regards the development of music as his only future direction, and it is inevitable that he will be the same as Victor. Restless.
Lucien has always been grateful to Victor, and nodded accordingly: "Maybe we can find some medicines and foods that help sleep and stabilize emotions?"
As a magic apprentice, besides magic, the most important thing to consider when thinking about related issues is medicine. Lucien fully demonstrated this point.
"No, the master has specifically ordered him not to take similar potions, because it will suppress inspiration and thinking." Ace seriously and solemnly rejected Lucien's proposal.
Lucien was a little worried and said: "Can we only expect Mr. Victor to defeat himself? We can't do anything?"
"What can you do? Can you write a symphony instead of Mr. Victor?" Herodotus, who hated Lucien, was very upset now, and couldn't help but sarcastically.
As soon as he finished his sarcastic words, everyone fell silent, because he really didn't know what to do. Lucien was inspired with some ideas. You also have to prepare with both hands, lest you can't help at the critical moment, but you need to think carefully about how to do it.
After a period of silence, the door of the piano room squeaked, and Victor came out with sunken eyes, and said with deep exhaustion: "I'm going to the association to practice the first three pieces. You also follow, learn how the band works." Cooperate with the conductor, and then practice your musical instruments in the piano room of the association."
Seeing that Victor recovered quickly after a brief collapse, Lott, Phyllis and the others quietly breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that there is really no need to wait for others to do anything. After all, Mr. Victor is in the palace of various countries. Excellent musicians who have played and seen the world know how to adjust themselves, but the haze about whether the fourth symphony can be successfully composed still remains in the hearts of everyone.
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In the concert hall on the fifth floor, under the command of Victor and the coordination of Rhine, the chief, the orchestra performed a complete and beautiful symphony. The four movements are solemn, grand, and rigorous in structure, with some religious The taste of music gives people a very wonderful auditory enjoyment.
When the symphony ended, Victor walked up to Lucien and the others who were listening and observing intently in the audience: "Okay, you guys go to the piano room to practice, I'll come and guide you later."
He had just finished speaking, before Lucien and the others turned around, suddenly there was a burst of applause in the quiet concert hall. Although the hall had a special structure and had a very good echo effect, the applause was too thin and sparse .
"It's a very good symphony. I didn't expect to be able to enjoy such a beautiful piece of music just after I came back. It seems that Victor, your concert is ready? Hehe, it will definitely be very successful." The words of praise cannot be concealed sarcasm.
Hearing the familiar voice, Lucien turned around and saw that it was indeed Wolfe who had returned from a trip. His boot-like chin was raised high, and he looked proud and satisfied.
Victor's face darkened. Looking at Wolfe's performance, he obviously inquired about something: "Wolf, it seems that you accepted the invitation to go out this time, and you gained a lot?" He didn't want to mention the concert preparations that made him upset, so There is no positive answer.
But how could Wolfe let him go? After learning about Victor’s recent state from other people, Wolfe could guess without even thinking about it. There must be a big problem with Victor’s music preparation, so he came here directly: "Victor, didn't you ask me to listen to your music last time and offer some opinions? I thought about it, everyone is Alto's musician, there is no hatred that cannot be eliminated, so I decided to agree to your request, um, I will Let's play the four pieces in full."
"You!" Victor has fully understood that Wolff came here to laugh at him, but he was about to get angry when two more people walked in from outside the hall. A black walking stick, serious and old-fashioned, and the other is a handsome young man with dazzling blond hair. It is McCants whom Lucien has seen, Lott's cousin.
"Director Othello." Both Victor and Wolf put away their emotions and greeted the old man.
Lucien followed suit and thought to himself: [So he is the director of the Musicians Association, McCants' teacher, Baron Othello.]In the aristocratic legal regulations formed over a long period of time, it is not the descendants who have inspired the blood to inherit the title, but among those who have the same inheritance rights, those with the strength of knights are naturally better than others, and Othello is the one who has not inspired. Bloodline, but he inherited the title because he is the only son, but he has a good musical talent, good at serious works, and with the praise of several fellow nobles, he soon became a musician.
"Victor, I heard that your fourth piece of music hasn't been written yet?" Othello walked up to Victor and asked with a serious expression.
Victor nodded in frustration: "Yes, Director Othello."
Othello raised the crutch in his hand: "Victor, this is a concert held in the chant hall, and it is performed in front of His Majesty the Grand Duke and His Royal Highness the Princess. There must be no problems, do you understand?"
"Yes, I understand, Director Othello, I have been working hard." Victor replied in a low mood.
Othello shook his head: "I would rather the music at the concert not be so shocking, but also to ensure the smooth running of the concert. Victor, you have so many excellent pieces of music before, so you don't have to be so obsessed with composing new pieces. The last week Before now, I want to see the list of four pieces appear on my table, you know, the band can't have no time to practice the pieces, Victor, what's your opinion?"
Victor shook his head with difficulty: "No, Director Othello."
He understood that in order to ensure the normality of the concert, the association was putting pressure on himself to make a decision whether to write a new piece of music or select an old piece of music before the last week, otherwise, he would have to change it now. People held a concert.
"It's good that you understand, Victor." Othello's face softened, he turned around, and walked out of the hall slowly.
McCants took advantage of the opportunity of Othello to take a few steps ahead of time, and kindly said to Lott: "My dear cousin, it seems that your road to music is not so smooth, well, after a few months Musician assessment, I am one of the examiners, I am looking forward to your violin performance, of course, I am an upright and selfless person, and I will not lower my requirements just because you are my cousin."
Ignoring Lott's angry eyes and clenched teeth, McCants, who was already an excellent musician, looked at Lucien again: "By the way, and you, how lucky it is for a poor man to become a musician. The gift of the Lord, how can you waste this kind of luck, always pestering girls instead of practicing well? As one of the examiners of the musician assessment in the next three years, I solemnly remind you once."
Lucien was baffled by what he said, but soon realized that because Elena wanted to save money to study music, during this time, whenever she was free, she asked herself for some music knowledge.
After finishing speaking, he turned around to catch up with Othello with a smile on his face. In the Griffith family, Lott has been courting the first heir.
"Oh, it turns out that you haven't written the fourth piece of music, Victor." Wolf made a surprised expression just knowing, but he couldn't suppress his joy soon, and a cheerful smile appeared on his face: "Enjoy it, Victor, this is your first and perhaps last performance in the Chant Hall."
"Hehe, and your poor student who is said to be full of talent, don't even fail the musician's examination in a few years."
Amid wanton laughter, Wolf also walked out of the hall.
And Lucien noticed that Victor's hands were tightly clenched, and even the light blue blood vessels protruded.