It is not too much to say that tonight's audience is here for Qin Fang's songs. At the very least, it is because of him that there is such a grand occasion. Except for pure opera fans, everyone else has a more or less different kind of task.

Zeng Zhiping and Zou Hong are the most typical, and there are countless people like them. Ambassadors and wives, presidents and mayors are no exception, and while appreciating art, it is not possible to get things done with one stone.

Qin Fangge's own words, naturally he doesn't have to worry so much, and he doesn't have that much extra energy, it is necessary to concentrate on opera performances, and it is necessary to communicate with the director, other opera singers and orchestras.

If he wants to be perfect, Qin Fangge himself doesn't have extravagant expectations, he can only strive for infinite perfection. This is not his debut overseas, but it still does not lower the standard of art, and the work ethic and integrity are still quite high.

When he was backstage, there was no audience to disturb him, and Berdych, the director in charge of the whole opera, and a group of behind-the-scenes staff were not interested in the upcoming Czech president or anything, and they were more concerned about arranging the evening opera performance. The president and mayor are also frequent visitors to the opera, which is really rare.

After Foreman, the director was very enthusiastic about this, and he took the management of the opera house such as the manager of the ticket to carry out all kinds of social work, which was also a good opportunity that they had been waiting for for a long time. Whether it's familiarity or seeking sponsorship, there's a lot of work to be done.

Mendel, the conductor of the orchestra, was also more willing to communicate with Qin Fangge and Zhou Xiuying in the back, and they were still more enthusiastic about art. Qin Fangge, this guy is a genius, and he has worked with him for the past few days, rehearsing and rehearsing together, which also makes everyone more and more aware of this fact.

In addition to the attributes of an opera singer, his attributes as a composer are even more breathtaking.

The adapted aria is from his handwriting. Unlike other tenors who perform in a flat key, he is going to rise to a high C, which is undoubtedly what Mendel likes to see, and will undoubtedly give tonight's audience a big surprise.

As for the small changes that their orchestra needs to make, it is not a problem at all for professional orchestras like them, and it is as easy and enjoyable as his arrangement.

The whole orchestra is also willing to cooperate with him, especially after he showed his strength, during rehearsals, his series of high notes also completely conquered them, from physical to psychological!

They also got news from the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra that Qin Fangge's violin level was also breathtaking. But he kept his restraint and did not show it on the side of the opera orchestra, so much so that Mendel joked that he was a violinist who did not want a percussion orchestra.

At seven o'clock, the audience in the opera hall gradually increased, and after passing the security check, the audience who did not go to bars, restaurants, cafes and other places basically went straight to their respective positions, and this kind of audience was mainly opera fans, just to hear and see, whether Qin Fangge, the world's first tenor, and also known as the king of soprano, was worthy of the name.

They have basically done their homework, whether it is for the opera to be performed tonight, or for Qin Fangge himself. I came to hear the starring role of Cabez last night, so I will continue to come today to feel for myself how big the gap between geniuses and mortals is.

Soon, in the box upstairs, there were a number of dignitaries who were embracing each other, and the sharp-eyed audience could be completely recognized, including Czech President Minash, First Lady Ivana, Czech Prime Minister Sobotka, Senate Chairman Štekh, House President Hamáček, Prague Mayor Shlekhtova and so on. However, there is not much difference between them and the rest of the audience, the men wear suits and leather shoes, and the ladies basically wear evening dresses, with shining jewelry, and the bold ones also leak the bursts of spring light on their chests.

There are also people who maliciously speculate whether these people are skipping work, and it is not uncommon for such things to happen. Moreover, the Western public does not have a high level of reverence for high-ranking officials such as presidents and prime ministers, and there will be no standing drums.

In addition, there are several oriental faces in the box, which I think should be the same as Qin Fangge, all of them are Chinese. There are also quite a lot of oriental faces in other positions, and now that the Chinese are more integrated into Prague, it is not worth making a fuss.

Someone once joked that many people who go to the opera house are not to listen to opera, but to let people watch it, and they are talking about the people in the upstairs box. They also enjoy the feeling of being in the limelight, and as presidents and mayors, these people can completely hold the scene.

There are also a lot of big names and celebrities in Prague's business, fashion, and entertainment circles, and these people are not afraid of being noticed, and they will also start social activities and treat this place as a social feast. If someone upstairs is dissatisfied with the environment of this vegetable market, and feels that it is a shame to disgrace the elegant art, and throws a few bricks to smash it down, it is estimated that a few people worth more than seven or eight figures can be stoned to death.

Such a big battle can be called a gathering of heroes.

Before half past seven, the entire opera house was full of 2,058 seats, and even the standing ticket area was full of spectators, who were basically loyal to the Czech National Opera, otherwise they would not even be able to buy standing tickets. Now the standing tickets are quite popular, because the price is really not expensive, and this time Qin Fangge's performance is equivalent to less than 100 yuan. Foreigners are not all so rich, and many people line up to buy standing tickets.

It wasn't until the start of the show that the opera hall became quiet, and the orchestra players took their seats in the orchestra pit early, adjusted their instruments, and prepared for the performance.

Experienced audiences know that when the conductor arrives, it's basically the beginning of the performance.

Zeng Zhiping and Zou Hong also keenly noticed this, and they had made up for the relevant knowledge before they came to the opera, including dress and applause, etc., but they didn't want to lose face.

They also saw Xi Wanqing and her girlfriends, they were also in the upstairs box, and when they looked up, they could see that these flower-like women were all dressed up beautifully, jewelry, and very attractive to people's eyes. In terms of appearance, in the eyes of Orientals, it is definitely the top, and the strange aesthetics of foreigners are forgotten!

When Mendel, the orchestra of the Czech National Opera, came out of the backstage and came to the orchestra's podium, there was only applause in the audience, and even the guests in the upstairs box stopped talking, which fully explained the audience's full expectation.

Mendel didn't have much movement or words, and after nodding and greeting the audience, he began to conduct the orchestra and prepare to play the overture.

The opera overture, that is, the music before the official performance of the opera. In the beginning, it was the composer who wanted to attract the attention of the audience and remind everyone that the performance was about to begin, so they all gathered their minds and stopped talking. The importance of the overture is self-evident, it must attract the attention of the audience, and at the same time, it must also be a foreshadowing and reminder to the audience for the upcoming opera. Of course, it's okay to be meaningless, but any composer with ideals and pursuits will not deal with it so sloppily.

The more classic the opera, the more wonderful the overture, and even the overture alone is enough to be taken out and played alone in a concert.

Wenceslas is the same as Qin Fangge, both are melody nouveau riche, which is vividly reflected in the overture of this opera. The fascinating overture theme, with beautiful melody and excellent musicality, brought the audience's emotions into it, and also paved the way for the success of the subsequent opera. Moreover, the unique Czech national style is also particularly deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the bohemian style is like the name of the opera.

After the beautiful overture, the curtain of the opera officially opened.

Qin Fangge and several opera singers also appeared before and after, and the scene of the story was set in Prague, the city of literature and art, which also made the audience feel immersive. The identity of the protagonist is an artist, destitute, but he has not given up his faith in life, the pursuit of love, and most importantly, the diligent pursuit of art.

Originally, this one could be regarded as a touchstone for tenor singers.

The touchstone refers to the entry threshold, which basically has two meanings: 1. The passing line, that is, there must be a high-pitched C; 2. The difficulty should be moderate, and if it is too difficult, it is not called a touchstone!

The cut-off point between baritone and tenor is A4, and most tenor arias require at least B4, so theoretically being able to sing B4 is considered a passing grade.

And in the original opera, there is an aria, "In this silent night", there is a c5 in it, which is no problem at all as a litmus test, and this is the first meaning.

And the tenor arias, which are more demanding and difficult than this aria, are not available, and there are quite a few of them.

The most famous is Qin Fangge's previous successful challenge, which contains nine consecutive highcs in one minute, which is the highest difficulty in the world.

In addition, there are many opera works that require perversion, requiring tenors to sing highc and above frequently, and there are even arias that require highd. In contrast, the difficulty is moderate, and it is just right as a litmus test, which is the second meaning.

Of course, the audience gathered here today to listen to Qin Fang's performance of this opera, which is also a bit helpless. The rehearsal time of the opera is relatively long, and the scene layout, art lighting design, etc. are also quite time-consuming, and they need to be arranged in advance.

The audience wants to listen to Qin Fang's performance, especially among them, just thinking about it makes people's scalps tingle.

But this opera is not bad, at least, it is more exciting than the performance at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, and there is a tenor C in it, and it is perfect to have it when it comes back.

Of course, for these veteran opera fans, in addition to the soprano C, the ability of the opera singers in other aspects is also very important. The grasp and expression of different emotions at different times in the opera, timbre, sound quality, interaction with other opera singers, cooperation with the orchestra, and the appeal of the singing voice are all factors that determine whether a singer is loved by the audience.

In addition, there were many professional music critics present, and many of them came with the mentality of slapping their faces.

There are also a lot of media reporters, the last interview with Qin Fangge helped him say good or bad, on CCTV in China, Chen Dong, who praised him fiercely, was also present today, and he will also send the news back to China today.

However, those who want to find fault are destined to be disappointed today, Qin Fangge's watch is simply impeccable, he has a particularly deep study of the unique bohemian style of the Czech Republic, and the Czech artist Belolavik played is very vivid, and the artist's temperament and talent have been specially reflected in him. Listening to his singing is an artistic enjoyment.

The opera is performed in German, which is not a barrier for the vast majority of the audience, and is also indicated by English subtitles.

Although the German opera is still not as good as Italian, Wenceslas has done a very good job in composing.

Qin Fangge himself is also a composer, and it is not difficult to handle such an opera performance, and it is no problem to follow it step by step.

The cooperation of other opera singers and orchestras is also remarkable, and for many audiences, this is actually completely worth the ticket price! Qin Fangge's performance in the first act of the opera is not only inferior to that of other tenor singers, but also completely surpasses their best performance.

The worst thing is Cabez, who just performed the same opera last night, and was mercilessly compared by the audience.

Cabetz is already a particularly powerful tenor singer, but his understanding and handling of every sentence in his role in the opera is not as much as Qin Fangge's scrutiny. So much so, singing it, gives the impression that Kabez is not Czech.

In the processing of vocal technology, the transformation of the vocal area, and the roundness of the voice, you can see the difference in the level between the same tenors.

Needless to say, when it comes to the high notes of the later recitative, it must be the key to the attention of the general audience. After turning into an aria, every word, even every note, challenges the limits of the singer's abilities. The perfect control of one's own breath, the transformation of strength and weakness, the grasp of rhythm, and the investment of emotions, seem to be broken or not, these things, with contrast, become more and more obvious.

Here, Cabez's breath doesn't seem to be enough, but Qin Fangge can be perfectly retracted and released.

And more attentive and sensitive audiences have also discovered the anomaly, and today's orchestra has raised a lot of pitches in this aria, and the music played seems to have been adapted, and it is about to reach the most exciting moment, which is really worth looking forward to.