Chapter Ninety-Eight: The Charm of Piano Performance
Natasha's purple eyes lit up when the short, powerful, joyful serenade in G major opened with a vivid opening, and the melody alone lived up to her curiosity all day.
And Phyllis's wringed hands were unconsciously let go of her, as a music student, she had enough discernment to judge the quality of the opening melody, which was the most impressive and rhythmic passage of all similar serenades.
Therefore, her nervousness gradually subsided, and she was infected by the subsequent music melody, and the whole person became light and happy, her body swayed back and forth slightly with the melody, and she beat the beat with her right hand, and exclaimed in her heart: "Even if it is a piano piece in the style of serenade, Lucien can write masterpieces and classics, and he is really a genius musician who has been favored by the Lord!"
In the melodious, light, funny and cheerful melody, every guest was infected with light-heartedness and the urge to dance, but it was the first time they were listening to a gifted musician, so they all restrained themselves and listened with laughter and appreciation, while watching Lucian's hands smoothly move on the piano.
As his slender fingers moved rhythmically, the pure and melodious notes seemed to jump out one by one, and his body, arms, fingers and music were harmoniously integrated.
It's not just the music, Lucien's playing itself seems to have an indescribable beauty and temperament.
"I didn't expect to feel like this when playing the piano, and it was full of elegance and nobility. Seeing this scene of the piano solo, I don't know how many aristocratic children and musicians have the idea of learning piano, compared to the past, the new piano playing skills themselves are also an art!
Many aristocratic girls saw that their eyes lit up and their moods shook.
The vivid opening melody is repeated in the light melody of the dance book, which reinforces the joyful and bright atmosphere of Huaci, and under its backdrop, the dance melody shows the flavor of the piano that is different from that of other instruments, and every note is full of texture, mellow and pure.
In such a wonderful, cheerful musical atmosphere, time passed quickly, and after a few minutes, Lucien pressed the last note, and put his right hand on the piano piece in a dashing oblique manner, ending the piano piece, and then stood up, his right hand on his chest, and thanked Natasha, Phyllis, and the other guests.
The applause rang out like a tidal wave, and at the banquet, this bright, joyful and classic piece of music was undoubtedly warmly welcomed.
"Elegant, gorgeous, balanced, Lucien brings out your genius and spirituality to the extreme, and this is a work without flaws. Natasha smiled with satisfaction and praised Lucian, as the future Grand Duke of Vaorit, she was very "sure" that Aalto's musicians were the best in the continent and would not be surpassed by musicians of any country, no matter what form of music, "I look forward to Lucian completing the next few movements, and when the time comes, I think it will definitely become a masterpiece in the serenade." Again, she gave Lucien a very high evaluation, without pointing out the inevitable flaw of Serenade, that is, there was not much thought and connotation.
Phyllis's face turned red, and with her slightly red and swollen eyes that had been crying before, she looked very excited: "Lucien, thank you for your birthday gift, I think my coming-of-age ceremony will be remembered by music history because of this serenade." β
"Happy birthday, Phyllis. After the hug, Lucien returned to the musician's circle.
Christopher smiled with a cherished smile: "You have lived up to our curiosity, Lucien, although it is only a piano piece, it has been able to make us feel the pure beauty of music, it is the most beautiful and moving serenade of a similar style I have ever heard." I think when you're done with it, it's going to be a classic that's good enough to get on the elegant stage of a concert, and hey, even if it's serious and it's going to lose its fun. β
"No one can deny your genius anymore, Lucian.
Sylvia is very satisfied with Lucian's serenade, her smile is pure and sincere, and when Lucian played the piano just now, the body, arms, and fingers were coordinated and full of rhythmic beauty, which made her really excited about the piano, this is an absolutely elegant instrument, both the music and the performance itself, it has a special charm, which can be compared with the "Queen of Musical Instruments" violin, and in the expressiveness of delicate sound quality, due to the ingenious use of the trigger, it is not worse than the harpsichord.
As Lucian's teacher, Victor smiled humorously: "I think it will not only be the most indispensable accompaniment to all banquets, but also the most commonly heard melody in taverns and streets, hehe, maybe it will spread more widely than your 'fate'." β
Compared with the difficult content and ideological nature of the symphony, the cheerful and bright and enthusiastic style of the serenade is undoubtedly more loved by the common people and adventurers, and Victor, who has been to the tavern to collect the style, knows this very well, "And Lucian, you have boldly used a lot of difficult techniques, which is what I appreciate most about you, after all, your future is not a serenade." β
Speaking of the most reluctant, Victor still faintly advised Lucian, there is a genius student, if the teacher is not a narrow-minded person, he will definitely not be able to worry about whether his student has taken the wrong path, whether he is arrogant, whether he has deviated from the elegant music hall, in his opinion, symphonies, concertos, sonatas and operas and other objects that Lucian should concentrate on, of course, in the learning stage, it is understandable to practice with other forms of music.
"I'll remember, Mr. Victor. Feeling Victor's subtle and deep concern, Lucian's emotions were a little complicated, in addition to that warm feeling, but also because he finally confirmed the news of the headquarters of the Rhine Wizarding Council, he had a goal to strive for, maybe after a successful concert, he would embark on a new journey, and in the future, he would stay away from music, which really lived up to Victor's ardent expectations.
Although it is a piano piece, it is gorgeous, delicate and beautiful to the extent that many symphonies cannot achieve, it is the pinnacle of the kind of music that simply shows the beauty of music, and the other musicians around are either relieved to see that a musical genius has not fallen, or disappointed and chagrined to the extreme, because it is impossible to find its flaws.
McCanzi's expression was a little distorted, and he glanced at Julian, who was deeply hit, and then as if he remembered something, he stood up, pointed at Lucien and said, "You just played not at all like a novice who has only been learning piano for a few months, you degenerate who has made a deal with the devil." β
All the musicians and the nearby nobles looked away in amazement, and this was the most serious kind of accusation, the one that was entirely intended to kill Lucian.
"Watch your words, McCanzie, this piano piece was written by Luchean himself, and after several weeks of practice, he was able to play this piece skillfully even if he had not yet fully mastered the piano technique. "Victor, of course, stood up for his students.
And Lott and Herodotus were silent and did not speak, and the accusations of being involved with the devil, even if they were nobles, did not dare to excuse Lucien at will, if it really was, it would be to defend Lucian with his own life.
McCanzins was just inspired, but the more he thought about it after the accusation, the more he looked into Lucian's eyes proudly and sternly: "Mr. Victor, your explanation is not acceptable, if Lucian's performance just now is just average, it is indeed in line with the proficiency under repeated practice, but his playing is elegant, gorgeous and smooth, and it is the level of a qualified performer, I would like to ask ladies and gentlemen, is it possible? The talent to create can be said to be a gift from the Lord, born with it, but playing is practiced over time. Lucien, you have betrayed the favor of the Lord. β
The more he talked, the more smug he became, and he had already begun to pronounce Lucien's guilt.
When he said this, the others looked back and found that it was indeed the case, Lucian's performance was confident, elegant, full of charm, expressive and infectious, and he was ready to hold a recital, so his doubtful, scared, and worried eyes were focused on Lucian to see what reason he used to justify.
However, instead of walking to Lucien, she was the one who spoke, but Sylvia, who had been smiling quietly at McCanzis, and her slightly hoarse sexy voice had a faint smile: "McCanzi, you'd better listen to other people's judgments." β
Lucien was slightly stunned, and it seemed that Natasha would tell her everything.
"Lady Sylvia, you see everyone is aware of Lucien's hypocrisy, insidiousness, and cunning. McCands didn't dare to offend Sylvia, and stretched out his hands to the sides, letting her see the attitude of others.
Victor inhaled and defended Lucien, who would have been burned at the stake if this kind of thing had been touched.
But then, a mature, languid voice came: "I can testify that Lucian's playing skills are for other reasons and have nothing to do with any evil. β
McCanz didn't expect that in addition to Victor, there would be anyone who dared to defend Lucian, and turned his head angrily, only to see Natasha standing behind him with a smile: "Princess, Your Royal Highness, you testify for him?"
The keen sense of the fifth-level knight made Natasha notice what was going on here, and she walked over with Phyllis.
Of course, the two cardinals were able to testify for Lucien. Natasha pointed at Lucian, "Geniuses are always given preferential treatment, there are always many rewards, are you right, McCanzi?"
McCanzi's face turned red, but it quickly darkened, and he smiled reluctantly: "With your Royal Highness the princess testifying, it must be that I have thought too much." β
After barely saying a few words, McCanz excused himself to leave early, Barre and ClΓ©ment were a little unconfident by Lucien's "piano sketches ......composed in months", and they also left, preparing to play in Aalto for a few days, and return to Tria after having a knowledge worth showing off.
Only Julian, who was very depressed for a while, regained his spirits and said to Christopher: "Dear President Christopher, I want to stay and study at the Aalto Musicians Association for a few years, because I find that I still have many shortcomings, especially in the symphony, and Aalto's musical background and atmosphere are incomparable to other places. β
"We are very welcoming to other musicians, and only fresh blood can make Aalto's music never stop. Christopher didn't refuse.
After Julian got the agreement, he picked up a glass of wine and raised it to Lucien: "I have to admit that your serenade is better than mine, and I will learn from you and try to catch up with you." β
"I hope you succeed. Lucien held up his white water.
The dance music sounded, and a bunch of aristocratic girls dressed in prestige appeared in front of Lucian, and all kinds of fragrances came to his nose.
"Mr. Evans, I want to learn piano, can you teach me the basics of piano while dancing?"
"Lucian, the way you play the piano is full of charm, I like it so much, I want to ask you to do a dance. β
"Mr. Evans, look at my hands, are they fit to learn the piano?"
In the chaotic voice, the corners of Lucian's mouth twitched a few times, shouldn't the man invite the woman to dance?
Fortunately, at this time, Phyllis came over with a smile, relieved Lucien, and danced a regular minuet with him.
After the dance, Lucien simply took his wine glass to the balcony to blow the wind and take shelter.