Chapter 368 First Movement Poems of Awakening (45): This idea is very
"All?..." Prince Eleanor, the person in charge of the Opera House, was startled.
He actually saw some irritation on the master's face, and knew that he wanted to shorten the time for the contestants to enter and exit and announce the curtain, but he still couldn't help but respectfully reminded him:
"Master Lucter, there are more than 20 people behind us. If we let them enter first and wait, those at the bottom may have to wait for three hours. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient for some things."
In fact, the logistical support in the cast and crew lounge was pretty good, and his starting point was also good. He was implicitly indicating that the singer needed to drink water, touch up makeup, or have internal emergencies.
Who would have known that these “three hours” completely overwhelmed the master:
"The people behind you don't need to sing two songs, just one."
Most people knew what their level was as soon as they opened their mouths, and Lucter felt that he had been too reluctant in selecting candidates before, as if he was trying to force the number of people for the "usual selection ratio". Next, he decided to rather be lacking than to overdo it.
"Okay." Prince Eleanor was stunned for a moment, then agreed with a smile.
"Don't comment, just vote. Maybe 1-2 more people will be enough." Lucter took a sip of the cold drink on the table and added, "Don't be affected by my personal preferences, choose what you like.
Yes, if there are more, tickets will be given as usual."
"Okay, okay." All the judges nodded.
The previous selections generally maintained the ratio of 5 singers to 1 finalist, but the master was so ruthless, and there were clearly 25 singers left. They began to feel deeply worried about the fate of the latecomers.
In terms of the selection mechanism alone, Master Lucter, as the main judge, is just one person equal to the weight of three people, but in fact.
Almost most of the other ten people in the seat today, whether they are from the royal family, church, theater background or freelance artists, have been taught or supported by this master! Even three senior famous singers including Miss Kuci, and
The reputation of these opera singers, who he has a formal relationship with, is not limited to the Southern Continent. They are household names, popular, and extremely valuable. The remuneration for a major role is equivalent to several years of other people's income!
Even the Western Continent, which calls itself the "Janus Orthodox" in serious music, has to admit that the Southern Continent is a magical land rich in famous opera performers, from castrato singers in history to the current new generation of famous singers.
The name is like thunder.
And the reason why the famous singer competition here is still as timeless as ever is because half of its gold content is because Lucter sits on the judge's table.
Master Lucter, the New Moon Poet, the Knower of the "Pond", and the Honorary Bishop of the Church, has written many poems praising love, debating lust, or discussing life and death. The people recognized that he was impartial in his actions and artistic in his ideas.
In theory, regardless of secular etiquette, people who are more familiar with him would add one more thing: he has a strong personality and a hot temper.
Or it can also be said that since the master has grown older, his temper has become much better than when he was young.
The matter of directly drawing a gun and dueling someone because of a beauty dispute or a disagreement in ideas is already a legend in the past.
This is a good thing for future generations who are dealing with the poet today.
Think on the bright side, he will never pull out a pistol on you at a music salon, drama society or jury.
An had followed the arrangement and entered the theater stage in advance, and sat down at the side waiting seats with everyone else. She was a little surprised why the breathing of the people around her sounded so rapid.
She had not been scrutinized by the Crescent Poet because she had not advanced to the finals in the previous three years, but after experiencing it today, she felt pretty good.
Miss Nightingale has a very optimistic attitude.
With the master's attainments and aesthetics, he has "appreciated" so many good and bad singing voices one after another. It is certain that he will be expressionless and silent. Even the winner is just some immature talent and skills. How can he expect the master to smile all over his face?
Are you intoxicated by it?
It's not my teacher singing here.
Although the ranks of the eleven judges were widely spread out, sitting around Master Lucter were the directors of the two artistic hubs, the "Eleanor State Opera House" and the "Festival Concert Hall".
There are also a number of royal family members, clergy and senior famous singers, such as Miss Kuci, whom I have admired for a long time. But you will know if you have seen the finals. There were forty or fifty judges and more than a hundred guests that day.
There are two big circles surrounding you!
Is it because there are currently nearly a thousand citizens and tourists watching in the auditorium area at the back, so you feel nervous?
But as a vocal music learner and a potential opera singer, isn’t it true that the stronger the sense of attention on the stage, the more lively and positive the state? I still think that they are not listening attentively enough, there are too many people walking around, or paralyzing.
He's fast asleep on the seat!
The main reason is that the teacher said that his help to me would be "a bit bullying" in today's situation, so maybe it would be difficult for me to be nervous even if I sit for ten Luckers.
"Ah~~~~~~~~Ah. Ah."
A female singer chose a lyric-free vocal practice song written by Master Dominic, which was more dazzling in style, and then in the first slightly difficult segment, her voice shook twice in succession.
The next male singer grabbed a shot before the intro of his song started, which made the assistant who had been playing the piano conscientiously have question marks all over his head.
Hey, friends, relax!
What you are on is a stage, not an operating table!
Miss Nightingale closed her eyes, held her forehead, and shook her head.
Master Lucter watched expressionlessly as one singer after another took the stage, announced the curtain, sang, took a curtain call, and left.
In order to ensure a relatively fair level of performance, another piano accompaniment arranged by the event organizer was sent away...
The participating singers were wiped out from the 35th to the 44th, and most of the people behind felt that their legs were starting to get weak.
Damn it, it's already nine o'clock. The great troubadour and director of the Festival Concert Hall, Senesino, who was sitting on Lucter's left, raised a leaflet and looked at the time on his pocket watch underneath.
If it were me who had waited so long, it’s hard to say that I wouldn’t have teased the famous singer Ku Ci on the left. I was considerate of the bad state of these contestants later, and suddenly felt that it was really difficult for the younger generation to mix.
Prince Eleanor, the person in charge of the opera house on Lucter's right, was thankful that the master had decided that everyone would only sing one song.
"Singer No. 45 'Miss Cuckoo' Renilla, introduced by: Great Troubadour, Director of the Festival Concert Hall Senesino; Prince Eleanor of the Royal Family of Princess Tia; Bishop Calestini of Fanghui Temple
; famous singer Nicolino; music critic of Acobi Art Newspaper..."
Luctemo read out the luxurious recommendation signatures on the invitation letter, which included a "Forged Lion" + a "Blade Bearer" + several celebrities, then looked around and asked: "Are you two recommenders?"
There was a slight sense of expectation in his mental state.
"This is the student I just mentioned to you, and she is also the youngest sister in Prince Eleanor's family." Senesino chuckled, "Her talent and singing voice will definitely not disappoint you. If this happens in the end,
If only 1-2 of a group of contestants are left to advance to the finals, it must be her."
Renee performed in a bright orange dress.
"Ah, why are there people who call me the same thing..." An looked at Miss Cuckoo quietly, "It sounds like she is a singer with a lot of supporters, from the upper class and with good talent. However, I
There is my teacher..."
I saw Renilla walking leisurely to the middle, her gorgeous puff sleeves, lace shoulders and sleeve pockets were rippling with the pink light in the theater, her flawless red lips were slightly raised, with pride and a little reserve.
He bowed to the judges:
"The Queen's Aria from Maestro Meyer's Opera Rinuccini."
The piano prelude sounded, followed by Miss Cuckoo's voice, which cheered up all the judges present and even the drowsy audience in the back row.
The soprano's delicacy and high pitch are well reflected here, and she also has deep energy, especially in the climax of the cadenza. She sang the two sets of up and down arpeggios in one breath, and accurately
It falls on the starting note, and then turns into a bright and colorful vibrato...
It actually performed a unique charm.
"good!!"
After the song ended, there was warm applause, cheers and whistles from the back of the theater.
"The breath is amazing, the vital capacity and diaphragm support are amazing, and the pitch is extremely stable and excellent." Lucter nodded slightly for the first time. This level finally sounds like "appreciation", and at least he made it to the finals.
There is no need to hesitate to join the group.
With Senesino's rather complacent smile, Miss Cuckoo raised her trailing skirt and left the stage.
Then comes the next Miss Nightingale.
Faced with such an occasion, An Luoluo walked up to the judges gracefully and said hello crisply in a pure voice.
Master Lucter was in a slightly better mood before, and the girl's confidence and pure temperament made a good impression. He picked up the next invitation letter.
Oh? Is this contestant No. 46 also a recommended combination of a ‘Forged Lion’ and a ‘Blade Bearer’? He saw that the orange and pink strips above were both signed.
Then he frowned, thought for a while, and then asked around:
"Who is this Scheler?"
The judges began to look at each other in confusion.
Yes... who is Scheler?
A troubadour who has won a laurel crown? Or a great musician from a foreign country? Never heard of it at all?
Each recommender will only write his or her own name on the invitation letter, but those who can enter the colored strip are at least the "groom", that is, they are talented young artists or respected old artists.
Maybe no one knows about it, and the invitation letter is just a formal document, and its authenticity has to be reviewed by the church behind the event.
Theoretically speaking, no one can stop you from signing the bright red strip of "Master" out of thin air, but for the above reasons, normal people cannot do such a sensational thing.
Troubadour Senesino spread his hands and smiled. The student's smooth promotion made him feel relaxed: "Maybe he is a 'great' colleague who is secretly hidden. Because he is too low-key, even I have never made friends with him. I want to see him.
This friend, the singer he likes is also a bird, which is somewhat fate..."
His words seemed to acknowledge the authenticity of Scheler's "greatness", but in fact they were full of ridicule.
"But why did this Miss Nightingale pass the review?" Prince Eleanor doubted the accuracy of the staff's screening.
"Because there is another 'blade bearer'." At this time, the famous singer Ku Ci spoke softly.
Everyone suddenly realized.
That's right, it doesn't really matter who this Sherer is, getting the recommendation of "Blade Bearer" is enough to pass the preliminary screening.
At least everyone here knows about Mr. Bruno Walter, the famous traveling conductor.
Lucter was actually more indifferent. He had already criticized the recommendation mechanism, and had just made the decision to further raise the threshold next year. He was just confused and asked casually.
This unexpected episode delayed the time a little. An, who was wearing a white dress, stood in front of the stage and looked at everyone suspiciously. Seeing this, Kuci quickly reminded: "Little girl, you should introduce the song you prepared, only one."
An heard this and quickly bowed again:
"Then I will sing the first song of "Lückert's Song": "I Breathe the Fragrance of the Linden Tree."
...good guy?
These two main and subtitles immediately excited the judges, and all eyes were focused on Master Lucter in the middle.
Good guy, what kind of novel idea is this?
Because you knew that the main critic was Master Lucter, you wrote an art song based on his masterpiece?
This logic was quickly understood, and the three famous singers on the judges' bench, including Kuci, all thought of this in unison.
The purpose of the contestants or those behind them is not difficult to guess.
but……
In fact, as the teacher's most proud masterpiece of early love poetry, they had long ago discussed the possibility of adapting it into an art song, and they discussed it together with the teacher.
But in the end there was no result.
——Lucert himself could not find a suitable way to present it. This love poem is very short, the vocabulary is extremely simple, and the artistic conception expressed is also very special: it does not conceal his throbbing heart of pursuing beautiful things, but the writing
Restrained, reserved and pure, it expresses a noble and elegant young love.
The difficulty lies in the creation of melody. For the melody of a love poem, beauty is definitely a necessary quality, but many common techniques of romanticism will break the purity and restraint, making it appear gorgeous or sentimental...
This is only one aspect, the more difficult thing is the accompaniment!
What are the textural forms of accompaniment for an art song? The conventional ones are nothing more than column chords, broken chords, semi-broken chords, flowing fast arpeggios, and filler deformations based on these, but this song "I Breathe the Bodhi Tree"
"Fragrance", Lucter felt that all of them were not ideal! Either they were too static and lost their sense of agility, or they were too strong and destroyed their purity... So all those creative discussions ended in failure.
The three students secretly glanced at their teacher Lucter.
No changes were seen in his expression.
But they knew very well that if the art song brought by this little girl fell into the clichés they had discussed long ago in terms of melody or accompaniment, or performance style, the effect achieved by Master Lucter would be absolutely
It's counterproductive.
This poem describing young love, in the teacher’s original words, is something that he “can never experience again” and “can never write again”.
The lost youth of a new moon poet!
Even if you want to take a different approach and use your teacher’s poems to write art songs, it’s best not to choose this one!
This idea... is not only novel, but also very dangerous!