In the corner of the lively salon hall, lights and candles were interlaced. Fan Ning was holding a goblet and looking helplessly at the girl in front of him.
I just got up from my seat and was about to walk through the crowd to chat with the professors, but then I was cut off again, and nearly half an hour passed again.
"But Mr. Fan Ning, your face didn't turn red?"
On the other hand, the girl's own cheeks and neck were stained with a light rose color.
"This improved version of the 'Smoking Bishop' is very popular in the imperial capital of Santaram this year."
The flame of the small candle licked the thermal insulation foil. Roy held the long funnel sterling silver container on it and filled the purple-red level in Fanning's cup back to the appropriate position.
"The improved method is to use southern Banton oranges instead of lemons, press cloves into them, and add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger slices. Leave it for a long time to make the base red wine. Choose Piotto wine.
Instead of port wine with a higher alcohol content, the boiling time is greatly shortened, and the juice of the sweet oranges is directly squeezed out of it..."
"Ding——" The two clinked glasses.
Fan Ning looked at the cornflower buds on her hairband and breastband. Against the backdrop of the complicated candlelight, they were flowing with blue-purple light and shadow, just like the dreamy starry sky in fairy tale illustrations.
"What's wrong?" Roy asked with a smile.
"Nothing, just a little dizzy." Fan Ning held his forehead.
"Your cheeks are indeed a little red now... Roy will help you be more gentle and gentle..." The girl picked up the clip, covered a sugar cube smaller than a fingernail with honey, and then dropped it into Fan Ning's cup.
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Fan Ning pouted: "If you keep doing this, I might be knocked down by you."
"You can be more confident in your abilities, and rest assured in Roy's character." The girl pursed her lips, her eyes showing amusement, "Because this improved version of the 'Smoking Bishop' is actually more suitable for girls.
…”
"Boys should protect themselves when they go out..." Fan Ning answered seriously.
She was amused and laughed: "Actually, Roy rarely drinks alcohol in public social situations. No matter how polite and elegant the gentlemen are, I always respond with juice. When I meet someone with a strong personality, I will drink juice at most."
Show respect."
It's very difficult for social animals to do this... Fan Ning thought to himself.
"Ding——" The two clinked glasses.
"I can tell you are very happy about today's premiere." Fan Ning shook the purple-red liquid in the cup out of the vortex.
"Well, I've had many performances in the academy and had many successful experiences, but I don't feel that I have such a 'personal' sense of achievement."
"Is it because this piece is dedicated to your family?"
"A small number of factors." Roy shook his head, "You know, 70% of the music we choose for daily performances are works by late masters or new works by well-known contemporary composers, and 30% are works by outstanding students. The former has a strong sense of distance, and more is
Look up and revere, practice humbly and repeatedly to touch their thoughts...As for the latter, although they are around and interactive, most of them are difficult to compliment."
The girl's face was flushed, but her eyes were still clear: "Mr. Fan Ning, you are different. Roy feels that he is not too far away from you, and he respects your artistic personality very much. He felt a 'personalized' sense of accomplishment at the premiere.
Maybe that’s how it came about.”
"Thank you, Miss Roy." Fan Ning thanked her seriously. "Your evaluation is too high. I feel ashamed for the time being, because most of the inspiration for this piece comes from ancient music. If it weren't for some external reasons,
and utilitarian elements, I may not publish it in a public manner... I will choose to accept Miss Roy's praise after I successfully complete the First Symphony with a stronger personal style."
"Mr. Fan Ning is too self-effacing. Your teacher is an outstanding scholar in the study of ancient music. That is the foundation and cultivation you inherited from your own teacher."
"Ding——" The two clinked glasses.
"Speaking of your "First Symphony", Roy has a merciless request."
"Please say."
"Roy wants to be your principal cellist at the graduation concert next year." The girl looked at Fan Ning without blinking, "I think my level is worthy of yours, and if I can prove it...before the New Year's concert, I
There is a high possibility of being promoted to principal cello of the Santa Lenia Symphony Orchestra.”
"Miss Roy actually said that, so it must be a sure thing." Fan Ning smiled slightly, "Being the concertmaster of the orchestra in the third year of college, especially the important parts, are all talented musicians... But
, are you so sure that I can get the final qualification for the premiere?"
He said leisurely: "The final round of test results will not only come from the registered scores of teachers above the associate professor level in the school, but also take into account the opinions of the official members of the St. Lenia Symphony Orchestra."
After all, the graduation concert is the school's graduation concert. The main body of the premiere, besides the conductor, is the orchestra.
The ratio of regular members and substitute members of the Santa Lenia Symphony Orchestra is maintained at 1:5 all year round. One of the practical rights of formal members is to have a relatively free choice of rehearsals for new works. In contrast, substitute members, in order to seek opportunities to become regular members,
It's more of a "tool person".
Of course, the composer also has a great say in the choice of musicians. This goes both ways, depending on who is in a stronger position.
Roy said: "The influence of the leader of the first group, Meric, and the leader of the third group, Cecil, is deep-rooted in the school. Even if they are only nominated for awards in the end, they will still have the opportunity to premiere in the near future. A group of backbone official members will choose
Rehearse with them. For example, the first violinist, whose influence in the orchestra is second only to that of the conductor, is currently occupied by Julius... But Lou Adair and I from the second group will definitely be your supporters.
You have full confidence in maintaining such style and standards..."
"Maintain this style...and level..." Fan Ning thought of the last movement of the symphony left by Teacher Anton, and suddenly felt a little confused for no reason.
Should it be maintained or should it be broken through?
Teacher Anton’s great artistic achievements...do we need to temporarily avoid the important and ignore the important, cater to the mainstream academic aesthetic, and then highlight his style when the popularity is stronger and the time is more mature?
If you don't even reach the threshold, how can you have the opportunity to pass on and carry forward the legacy?
The girl smiled slyly: "No matter what, reserve your seat in advance. If you give it to someone else, Roy will be unhappy."
"I'm honored. If you ran away with them, I wouldn't be happy either." Fan Ning came to his senses and made a joke, imitating her tone.
Roy felt that the relationship between the two had recovered a lot tonight. She raised the corner of her mouth and smiled playfully: "Here, let's put you down~"
The two's eyes intertwined for a longer time, and then they clinked glasses again.
"I also want to ask you a question." Fan Ning said.
"Come."
"What are the standards and procedures for recruiting members to the Bologna School?"
"Mr. Fan Ning, are you really in trouble?" Roy's eyes widened in surprise, "You don't dare to compete with the Guidance School for people... Why don't you follow me upstairs first? I have prepared a rest room in advance..."
"I'm just asking for someone else's help. If it's inconvenient, just pretend I didn't ask."
"That's not true. After all, it can't even be called internal information. I was just surprised." Roy explained, "In fact, the procedures of official organizations are similar. You can completely follow the template of the Guidance School, but the details are different.
There is a discrepancy in what each considers to be 'strictness and leniency', with different emphasis..."
"The requirements of the Bologna School are that those who are from a family within the empire's five-level title system can be promoted using a registered roadmap, or have a guarantor provide proof of the complete reliability of the roadmap they have used, or those with high inspiration have no roadmap and have no intention of promotion.
However, it needs to be recommended by three internal members and will be accompanied by an inspection period of 1-3 years depending on the situation. During the inspection period, the assigned staff will be temporarily occupied, and the observation situation must be reported to the Special Inspection Office every quarter."
"Thanks for the answer." Fan Ning took the initiative to clink glasses.
"Speaking of which, if Mr. Fan Ning has a reliable candidate who meets the requirements, he can indeed ask Roy to recommend him. In fact, the situation of the school's branch here is a bit delicate now."
"subtle?"
"It just means there is a relative lack of fresh blood."
"Aren't you next?" Fan Ning stood up and smiled, and did not continue to ask for such sensitive information.
"I will. Now let's go talk to the professors about something, excuse me." He picked up the wine glass and left.
After seeing Fan Ning leave, other gentlemen came towards Roy.
The girl immediately poured out the purple-red wine in the goblet, put away the gentle and playful elements in her smile, and replaced it with a more noble and reserved temperament.
The inconspicuous waiter understood immediately and came out to pour a glass of juice for his young lady.