"Proposal? Please speak, Lord Marquis." Bishop Mill stood in the corner of the sacrament altar with his hands behind his hands, politely indicating that he was listening.
McAdam said loudly: "It's still early, and everyone is still interested in discussing this topic. I suggest that everyone in the inspection team, if there are any more familiar musicians, can introduce one or two to us, and also to more participants.
It is an opportunity for those who are interested in pursuing art to show off.”
"The Marquis is always willing to appreciate and support the younger generations." Bishop Mir smiled warmly, "Actually, this is an open discussion activity. The inspection is not an exam or a competition, and there is no immediate ranking. I want to take over.
Come on, even without your suggestion, as long as any young artist stands up and expresses his willingness to give it a try, everyone will be willing to listen."
Bishop Christopher, Bishop Mill's colleague at the ceremony and a member of the inspection team, took over the words: "Indeed, I guess what you are worried about is that these young people are intimidated by the master's handiwork, or are too influenced by the newly mature artists.
Their performance influenced me to come up with an idea. Young friends who are undecided, how about pretending that this is an open class for masters?"
These words immediately touched the minds of many young artists in the back seat, and there was another round of eye contact and helpless laughter.
Indeed, their current problem is not that they have no opportunities, and they know that they have not yet competed with mature artists. They are simply torn between "eager to enter the field of vision" and "worried about being shy on stage."
There were several figures like Mendelssohn, Chopin or Schumann sitting in the audience who were listening to his performance. Who didn’t feel panic in his heart? Even someone who had already made a plan had his heart beating faster than usual.
Quite a few.
"But I'm still very curious," Bishop Mill said with a smile on his lips, "Which young artist has won the appreciation and favor of Lord MacAdam with his amazing talent and inspiration?"
"Your Excellency, the bishop is serious. My focus on newcomers is mainly their age, potential and character." McAdam's tone was still calm and calm.
Although Bishop Mill’s question was rhetorical, it was obvious that the Marquis’ words were cautious and restrained: “In return for some previous interactions, and of course based on objective evaluation, I think the young composer
, conductor Caroln Van Ning can try to go on stage to discuss this theme. As long as he is willing and his performance is stable, he should be able to bring it into his field of vision."
He has met and inspected too many outstanding young artists. This wording not only shows the stability and high status of the McAdam family, but also objectively avoids "praising" and leaves room for possible risks in the performance of the proposer.
room.
As soon as these words came out, almost everyone turned their heads one after another and looked at an inconspicuous corner somewhere in the back row of the reception hall, where Fan Ning showed a friendly and polite smile to those who met his eyes.
"Carolen Van Ning? Is she the new permanent conductor of the St. Lenia Orchestra this time?" Everyone exchanged and confirmed information privately.
"That's the right name. He is only 23 years old. He was hired as an honorary associate professor just after graduating from school. It is very rare for this age to have these titles."
"It should be said that he is indeed included in the field of vision, and even qualified to participate in the competition. His violin concerto, which is about to premiere, is amazing from the opening of the radio, but I don't know what the subsequent standard will be."
Although people in the Santa Ramburg music circle could not put their names and faces together before, it is obvious that the summer arts festival is around the corner, and they are still very clear about Fanning's recent movements - although the University of Santa Lenia and the "Three
There is a gap between "giants", but the influence of the music major is also among the top five in Imperial Public School.
Is Caron okay? Viadlin, who was sitting on the far left of the first row, was secretly worried. The performance of himself and Master Niemann in front of him was a little too good, and the level of the ten mature artists behind him was also not good.
It is by no means easy. If the gap is too big, it is likely to have an impact on his artistic reputation, and his piano skills...
In his letters before his death, Anton Konard objectively described all aspects of Fan Ning's piano skills in detail. He also heard the performances of "Fantasy Impromptu" and "Funeral March" and was very impressed by Fan Ning's techniques.
As far as I know, his finger functions are currently at the level of an excellent piano major, but he is only good at improvisation, sight-reading and score compilation. According to the perception of the art world, his title does not include "pianist".
One item.
As long as his mentality against pressure can be stabilized, he should be able to compete with these mature artists with his unpredictable improvisational ability, but if he wants to perform well, he needs to spend more time on the content of his music.
To be on the safe side, it was better not to agree with McAdam. It was not a good thing to raise his voice so high.
After thinking about this, Viadlin made up his mind and continued to wait and see the trend.
"Interesting coincidence." At this time, Christopher on his right said, "Although everyone can try, when it comes to introducing young artists, Mr. Fan Ning is also at the top of his priority list."
Why is the Church of the Holy Sun also siding with Caron? Now Viadlin really found that he couldn't understand.
After working on it for a long time, except for the Special Inspection Office, the school was instructed not to express its position?
The number of nominations for "Boethius Artists" is related to the promotion qualifications of the Insighters. The total number of current Insighters in various official organizations within the empire is only more than 20, which is undoubtedly extremely precious. Behind those artists just now
, it is the invisible pushers of each organization that are at work, but one more is never too many.
Anton was a religious man during his lifetime. Could it be that Christopher was trying to create a relationship between Fanning and his disciples? Or is it because there are so many people with stage fright today that they really have no other suitable candidates besides the original contenders?
Viadlin really couldn't think of any other reason.
"I am very grateful to Your Excellency the Bishop for recognizing the artistic personality of the members of our school." Confused, he politely thanked him.
Unexpectedly, in addition to the guidance school, the other two organizations also support him? He Meng, who was sitting in the middle, was a little surprised. Vasius's intelligence was very accurate, and Fan Ning's "character" had reached the limit of "groom" or "sower"
, and is close to being the “blade wielder” who is equivalent to many mature artists.
Is this situation good or bad? He Meng is a little undecided, but he will definitely follow Pogorelic's instructions.
"Then let's see what Mr. Fan Ning wants," He Meng's smile was a bit gloomy anyway, "Frankly speaking, I very much hope to hear more discussions and interpretations on this theme."
"To be honest, I'm very nervous." Finally, Fan Ning stood up from behind and spoke.
His tone and attitude were sincere, and his expression also showed helplessness and anxiety that everyone could understand: "I do have some small ideas, maybe the style is a little different, but the words of Mr. Christopher before gave me a psychological retreat.
..." He paused and slowly walked out of the reception hall, "Well, I hope I can perform well, that should have a good effect, but if not, I will treat it as a master's open class to set an example for everyone."
"A veritable 'master's open class', right?" Fan Ning walked forward.
His words not only showed the modesty and etiquette of a gentleman, but also conveyed just the right amount of awe and confidence. Everyone, including the three masters, looked at them curiously and expectantly.
A hint of encouragement.
"You can do it, Mr. Fan Ning!" When Fan Ning passed by Roy, she raised her fist.
Sitting down in front of the piano, the warm and delicate black and white keys are once again close to you.
The church was silent, the shaking of people's bodies was minimized, and even the sound of the friction of clothes corners disappeared. Within ten seconds when I lowered my head and moved the piano stool to adjust my sitting position, I could only hear my own pounding heartbeat.
The nervousness Fan Ning talks about is by no means a mere statement.
Compared to performing with a symphony orchestra on the conductor's podium, a piano solo concert is like a lonely and long battle. The only person the pianist can rely on in the spotlight of the stage is himself. Hundreds of thousands of audiences may be closed.
By looking at it, holding the score, or looking at the stage, what kind of music they will hear and what kind of evaluation they will give all depends on their own ten fingers.
The scene at this time was also similar to that of a concert. Although the crowd of listeners in the peripheral vision was not as large as the number in the college auditorium last year, it still gathered a group of artists with the highest attainments in Tioline.
Fan Ning's recollection of the music in the audience just now felt smooth. He thought that the fragments that were not connected could always be remembered at the previous moment. But now that he was actually sitting in front of the piano, facing this magnificent work, he didn't know.
Will I still be able to do this in the next long performance?
After taking a few deep breaths, Fan Ning, who was sitting in front of the piano, turned his head and stared at the eight notes on the bass staff.
I have never had the courage to play this great work in its entirety in front of others, but its bass lines appear here today.
It should be spoken for and its glory should be appreciated by the world.
There is nothing to be timid about.
With a pious mood like a pilgrimage to Bach, his mood gradually calmed down.
Lifting both hands, three fingers of the left hand and two fingers of the right hand gently landed on the two G sounds at the same time, kicking off the prelude to this masterpiece.
The music under your fingertips is quiet, sacred, and spotless, like the opening remarks before telling a story, and like a guide, leading those who come to see you into the magnificent door of the church.
"Kashunich's style? He really doesn't use the vocabulary of romanticism to discuss it?" The three masters had already noticed it as early as the first four bars.
This Mr. Fan Ning used a decorative sound method that starts from the downbeat. Moreover, his left hand seems to be playing decomposed triads. In fact, this is not the case. Each of his notes maintains the time value, and he ensures it by changing fingers on the same tone.
The legato nature of the bass line shows that he actually set up three other independent parts in addition to the right-hand melody.
These are exactly the characteristics of the medieval music period, or the characteristics of Baroque music in Fanning's previous life.
Sure enough, then they began to move at different levels, interspersed with pleasant changes in ornamentation, coupled with the simple and elegant texture, the simple and melodious melody, all reflecting the medieval legacy of the Kashunich era.
"Polyphony requires so much rationality and written structure. He was able to start with this bass progression and improvise such a pure style of medieval music. It's not simple, it's not simple." Master Svelink, who is in his 80s
He nodded repeatedly.
"Variations with a fixed bass as the development logic were very popular in the music of this period... This aria seems simple and has no virtuosic elements, but the arrangement of each note, the continuation of the subsequent harmony, and the parts
The complementarity between the voices and the voices...are all just right. One more part seems redundant, and one less part has no structure." Master Schillings commented secretly in his mind.
32 bars, 4 regular parts, following the tonal layout of main key G major - dominant key D major - parallel minor key E minor - main key G major, the sixteenth note of the closing sentence is restrained and tender.
, so that all uneasy and restless emotions can be safely released.
"Although it is a little shorter, the logical structure is perfect. This level of improvisation is definitely not something that ordinary young composers can achieve." Nieman's vision was so vicious that he believed that Fan Ning did have the qualifications to enter the inspection team's field of vision.
Qualification, ready to give applause to appreciate this young man's courage.
At this moment, Fan Ning raised the pedal, cutting off the main chord sound that was quietly ringing in the piano body. At the same time, his slightly closed eyes opened, and his spiritual state became high-spirited in an instant.
His left hand dropped decisively, repeatedly hitting metallic bass and big jumps, while his right hand played bright and light sixteenth notes.
"Hey guys, there are variations? Harmonic variations of fixed bass." Nieman lowered his hand that was about to applaud.
Variation 1, two parts, Polonaise dance form. It originated in France in the previous life, and was common in weddings and festivals of the court and nobles. It is presented at a medium speed, starts with a strong beat and ends with a weak beat. In the warm atmosphere, it has its own characteristics.
It has a noble and solemn temperament. (Note: The transliterated name and folk origin of the dance music genre assume that it has a similar origin in another world. Due to the wide variety, in order to avoid confusion, I will not make it up.)
The first variation emerged from the quiet atmosphere. Fan Ning played it confidently and heartily, with particular emphasis on the left hand, creating a "solemn march" of harmonic changes with the fluctuating bass and staccato keys.
It makes people feel clear and happy, but also bring tears to their eyes purely because of the sense of advancement of the harmony.
Since there are variations, there must be more than one variation. With everyone's psychological preparation, Variation 2 arrived as scheduled. Here, the fixed bass of the left hand is presented in the pattern of eighth notes, and the two parts of the right hand appear in ascending fourths.
The jump + the descending fifth scale form a three-part creative song full of fun.
"Caron has something special this time." Viadlin was very surprised in his heart. "The theme plus two variations is already the third ditty. His structure still maintains strong logical stability."
Each piece is 32 bars in length, divided into 8-bar sections with 4 tonal layouts, and the sections can be evenly divided into 4+4 and 2+2 phrases and sections. The fixed bass plays in this arch.
Repeatedly presented in the form structure, everyone initially felt a certain kind of foresight - the artist seemed to want to use the smallest unit with regularity and change to build something majestic step by step.
The right hand falls back to the main tune in the form of a sixth-degree double tone, and at the same time the left hand takes a final step, almost without stopping, and pops up eighth notes similar to broken chords in a skipping manner, while the right hand plays a singing melody.
Variation 3, Tongdu Canon. The real stroke of genius starts from the second measure, when the singing melody of the right hand continues to go on, another exactly the same melody reappears, and it is also played by the right hand!
So the audience discovered that Fan Ning's right hand was playing two identical melodies at the same time, but they were staggered by a small section in time, creating a strange chasing effect.
The subtlety of the music is fully revealed in the third measure. At this time, the eighth notes in the left hand suddenly double the speed and become a very long-breathing combination of sixteenth notes - a continuous and undulating sound group, two
A chasing canon melody, the three voices still maintain exquisite counterpoint in such dense movement, and also follow the harmony and bar structure of the previous variations.
The first person to react violently was Marquis MacAdam. He suddenly straightened up from his seat, turned around and asked his daughter in a low voice: "Does he usually compose music like this? Why haven't you ever talked to me about it?"
"
Roy, who was listening intently to Fan Ning's performance, was a little confused by the inexplicable question from the Marquis.
"Dad, except this time you asked me to inform him to come to the meeting, you have never talked to me about anything else."
The Marquis took a deep breath, sat down again, and murmured to himself: "It's really a deviant sword. When everyone is doing their best to be romantic, he just made such a choice... 23 years old
His age, recent graduate art career experience, medieval music style improvisation... Not only can this compete with mature artists, but it is definitely beyond the average of those in front of him. He is only missing a solid ending. Let’s see how much time he has left.
Let’s make a variation.”
Christopher, who was next to him, agreed deeply and analyzed in a low voice seriously: "Generally speaking, there should be a total of five or six variations."