In the exchange of music, the other nobles behind the box also had room to intervene, unlike when discussing serious matters just now, they could only listen to the conversations of Bishop Sard, Grand Duke Violet and Princess Natasha.
"I heard from my lovely little niece that Victor wrote this piece of music intermittently for two or three years. After knowing that the concert will be held in the chant hall, he went to live in my brother's manor for three months before finally Finished, it's really pastoral and reminds me of the ripening oats back home."
Earl Hein smiled and mentioned the story behind the creation of this piece of music to the Grand Duke and Princess, and he was slightly grateful to Phyllis, the little niece whom he hated and disliked. Those who are divided will be able to exchange music with His Majesty the Grand Duke and His Royal Highness the Princess.
Since the eldest son of the old earl was killed in the battle against the heretics, his second son and youngest son began to compete for the title. He was favored by the old earl, so he gained the upper hand and became the source of earl Hayne's nightmare at night.
But in the end, Earl Hayne managed to stimulate the power of his bloodline without being favored by everyone, and his son Harrington even showed a talent that was not inferior to Princess Natasha and Earl Verdi. Successfully inherited the title and the hereditary territory of the Hayne family of an entire county.
Grand Duke Violet nodded slightly: "It also reminds me of the Harvest Festival when I was young. Natasha, whether or not his feelings support a theme, but in my opinion, Victor's music is already It is very good, and I really look forward to his next two works, in order, one should be better than the other."
"But the last work was not written by Victor, but by his student Lucien. It's hard to imagine that a beginner who has only studied music for three months can compose such excellent music." Earl Rafaty also joined Apart from discussion, he looks to be only about thirty years old in appearance, and his whole person is like the legendary angel of light, so handsome and dazzling.
Princess Natasha smiled inconspicuously: "Uncle Hart, you are the least qualified person to say this, the person who can inspire the blood of the 'Sun' to become a warlock at the age of ten is far more talented than Lucien Yes, and you are only sixty-seven years old and already a high-level warlock of the eighth ring, according to the normal lifespan of two hundred years, you are fully qualified to hit the legendary field."
This young-looking Earl Rafaty turned out to be a powerful spellcaster, but in order to distinguish it from magicians, nobles called bloodline power spellcasters warlocks, and mixing different bloodlines with other nobles is prone to mutations. The stimulating power is different. The Rafaty family requires the purification of blood, so they can only intermarry within the family. Although there are many deformed members in this way, it also guarantees the inheritance of powerful power from generation to generation.
Verdi replied solemnly instead of Rafaty: "This is the power bestowed by the Lord. It is the Lord's great love and gift that Uncle Hart can become a warlock at the age of ten."
"It's said that the music is the same." Natasha smiled nonchalantly. "Seriously, I'm looking forward to it. No matter whether Lucien's music is good or bad, it's a very interesting thing."
Rafaty shook his head: "Victor arranged it for the last and most important performance, which proves that this work is excellent. I don't think Victor wants to ruin his concert."
His judgment was supported by Earl Hayne and other nobles. Without knowing Lucien, they didn't have much prejudice against Lucien. Although they were surprised at the time he spent studying music, it didn't affect them from Victor's arrangement. Judge whether the work is good or bad.
Being able to maintain their status and pass on the family, the nobles may have many other shortcomings, but they are not stupid if they are not blinded by emotions.
"Anyway, there is one more work to be heard." Natasha chuckled twice. "The next thing is Victor's new piano concerto. I have been looking forward to that brand new instrument for a long time."
Verdi sat on the chair as if riding a horse, with his back straight and without any relaxation: "Is that so? I wonder how the tone and sound quality are compared to the harpsichord?"
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After the second work was applauded by the Grand Duke, Victor completely relaxed. When he came back to rest backstage, he could chat and joke with Lucien, Lott and others, while Rhine kept a low profile since the beginning, silently Standing by the side, but Phyllis and the others thought that Rhine was going to prepare for the next work, so they didn't care.
The rest time passed quickly, and Victor walked to the piano. He will play the piano himself, and Rhine will coordinate and direct the band for him as the chief.
The loud and vigorous piano sound brought the prelude to the music, and the sacred and solemn atmosphere was highlighted after a few melodies. This is a religious-themed concerto.
"It's a good instrument." After hearing the tone, Verdi nodded with satisfaction, then closed his eyes and listened carefully.
The broad and solemn features of religious music are fully expressed by the wide range of the piano, especially in several high-pitched places. The volume and control of the piano are perfect, and the whole hall becomes solemn and sacred.
When the concerto ended, Bishop Sard drew a cross on his chest: "This is a praise to the Lord. This brand new instrument makes this work completely surpass its original level."
Natasha finished drawing the cross habitually, and then couldn't help but praise loudly: "This instrument is really great, it is the keyboard instrument that I really want in my mind! Compared with it, the harpsichord and the clavichord, It's like a girl's toy, without this majestic feeling!"
"You are also a girl, Natasha." The Grand Duke originally wanted to praise and applaud, but after hearing Natasha's words, he couldn't help frowning and reminded her.
Facing her father, Natasha didn't dare to talk back, and muttered: "Then I am also the most special one among the girls. I can compete with men. I like fierce and powerful music and battles."
Verdi looked at Natasha with a meaningful smile, but said nothing.
This made Natasha sit up straight, and a pair of bright purple eyes stared at Verdi seriously on her beautiful and slightly strong face: "Do you look down on me? Do you need to go out for a fight?"
"I didn't say anything." The smile on Verdi's face didn't think so.
Seeing that the two were arguing, both unwilling to admit defeat, Grand Duke Violet had no choice but to divert their attention with another topic: "Next is your long-awaited symphony of fate, Natasha."
Natasha looked at the resting musicians below, and squinted at Verdi: "Dear cousin, how good do you think this work is? I think it should be better than all your works."
"Dear cousin, I remember that you are only good at performance and music criticism, and you have never written a good piece of music. No matter how jealous you are, I am far superior to you in terms of musical talent and composition." You, it's a pity that I'm not interested in becoming a musician, otherwise I'd create a record of music in three months..." Verdi was very happy to hit his arrogant cousin.
Natasha pretended to be surprised: "Really? Is this really the case? Dear cousin, why do I feel that you are not as good as Lucien who has just studied music for three months? Your works are not in the The chant hall was played."
"It's just that I don't want to..." Verdi, who was poked in the sore spot, gritted his teeth a little bit, "And a guy who has only studied music for three months, even if he can write good music, I don't think it can compare to mine. Great." He was provoked to speak his honest opinion.
As soon as he finished speaking, Verdi was secretly annoyed: "Oops, I fell into Natasha's trap, this guy is really a woman in terms of stinginess!"
It is conceivable that as long as Lucien's music is excellent, Natasha will use what she just said to laugh at and beat herself, and if Lucien's music is only near the level line, Natasha will not have any Loss, because it was not written by her, and it is a fact that Lucien's music was played in the chant hall and she did not.
Sure enough, Natasha showed a smug smile, then lazily leaned on the back of the chair and repeated the words several times: "I am really looking forward to the last work more and more."
"I'm also looking forward to it. It's really hard to imagine what kind of music a beginner would compose." Grand Duke Violet was also full of curiosity, except that Sard still half-closed his eyes as if he was asleep. , other nobles and the musicians below are basically the same.
Wolfe finished listening to the first three excellent works with an ugly face mixed with anger, and heard the applause of His Majesty the Grand Duke. His heart was full of aggrieved and dissatisfied. Although the success of Victor's concert would not cause him any loss, the more Victor The more outstanding he is, the more unhappy he is, because he feels that Victor has taken away his opportunity, and he can do the same if he were replaced.
"I want to hear how your talented student's work is?!" Wolf gritted his teeth and said, "If there is anything bad, I will criticize him severely in the "Music Review" and let him Since then, I have no confidence to continue the music path, and if there is a major mistake in the last work, Victor, you will be remembered as a disgrace to the hall of chant."
He wants to amplify every melody and every note to find flaws.
On the small stand to the west, Alisa held Joel’s hand tightly, nervously waiting for the performance of Lucien’s work. Even though John, who has always maintained a calm demeanor, his right hand holding the handrail seemed a little tense However, only Elena, who has a better understanding of Othello's character, and Ivan, who has no idea, are still looking forward to it calmly.
And Verdi tried to remedy what he said just now: "Music is a very subjective art. Maybe Natasha you think the excellent work, but I don't think so."
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Victor stood at the conductor's position, looking at the band that was already prepared. Before the last piece of music started, at the end of the first chant hall concert, many memories flooded his mind, remembering the failed first A concert, I remembered the second concert that was finally a great success after hard work, I remembered every bit of my wife Winnie, and I remembered Winnie's reluctant and regretful eyes before being called by the Lord , thinking of every failure and dispute in life, and thinking of Lucien's encouragement to me with music...
"Winnie, can you hear me in heaven?"
Glancing at Lucien in the background, when the emotions were brewing to the highest peak, Victor swung down his baton, clenched his right hand tightly, like a convulsed heart patient.
Dangdangdang, fate knocks on the door!
The opening that has never been seen before, such a concise, shocking, and powerful opening that has never been used, made the Grand Duke, Natasha, Verdi and others who were about to appreciate it with their eyes closed couldn't help but open their eyes.