The day after arriving in Moscow, Fang Xing went with the art troupe to meet with Ivanov, head of the Asian Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, who was in charge of reception.

After the reception, the art troupe began to rehearse intensively.

This time it is a friendship meeting between the two countries, and not only the Chinese art troupe will perform the program, but the art troupes of both sides will also perform.

Besides.

There are also a number of collaborative programs between the two countries.

For example, Lu Xianger and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra want to collaborate on the violin concerto "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai".

The show was communicated more than a month ago, and both sides have been rehearsing separately.

Now that the Huaxia Art Troupe has arrived in Moscow, it is natural to rehearse in person to ensure that the performance is foolproof.

Fang Xing is the same, submitted "On the Shore of Lake Baikal", after discussion with the heads of the art troupes of the two sides, invited the Russian female singer Ekaterina to sing this song.

The third day to Moscow.

Fang Xing met the female singer Catherine.

When they met, they were very friendly, and Ekaterina said words of praise in Russian, but Fang Xing only partially understood.

Fang Xing can sing the Russian version of "On the Shore of Lake Baikal", but he is not particularly proficient in Russian, so he can only understand part of it.

Therefore, it is necessary for the translator to explain on the side.

After meeting and greeting each other briefly, the two began to try their hand at singing.

Fang Xing had already assigned the lyrics in advance, both of them were professional singers, and they only needed to follow the melody and rhythm and sing their own part of the lyrics, so it was basically not a big problem.

The first time I sang it, I basically followed the song.

There are only a few details that need to be adjusted.

After all, it is the first time to cooperate, and it is a cross-language cooperation, so there will still be many details that are not tacit enough.

Fang Xing sat down in front of the piano and repeated the piano in the problematic place: "Here, in this note, don't use accents, the tail note can be lengthened." ”

An interpreter was on hand to help explain.

If it is just a straightforward translation, it may be difficult to communicate.

However, Fang Xing repeated the melody a few times, and the communication was more intuitive.

Ekaterina nodded after listening, made an OK gesture, and said in a rare vague Chinese: "I understand." ”

"Then let's do it again, I'll play and sing at the same time." Fang Xing said and began to play the prelude.

Ekaterina began to sing along with the melody.

Fang Xing is not in a hurry, slowly grasping the details, and improving little by little, so that the cooperation is more natural and smoother.

……

After five days of rehearsals, the friendship between the two countries officially began.

This friendship meeting between the two countries was held at the Bolshoi Theater.

The art troupes of the two countries came to the Grand Theater early to prepare, and the staff in charge of reception divided two areas to facilitate the preparation of the two art troupes.

"The audience tonight is all important members of the two countries, and the performance must be stable, not to be brilliant, as long as there are no mistakes, it is a success." Song Yuntao told the members of the art troupe one by one.

Most of the members of the art troupe are national team actors and singers, and they have seen many similar big scenes.

The only thing that worries Song Yuntao is the performance guests invited from the entertainment industry like Fang Xing.

Therefore, Song Yuntao inevitably gave two more sentences.

As for Zhu Yaoxing, he did not arrange important performances and was responsible for singing harmony, so there was basically no chance of mistakes.

"Don't worry, Captain Song, I will do my best." Fang Xing agreed.

"It's not a try, it's a must, the audience is an important member of the two countries, and we represent the face of the country, you know?" Song Yuntao is more nervous than the person who is about to take the stage.

"Yes, it has to be." Fang Xing smiled.

In fact, it was the first time for Fang Xing to face this kind of scene, and it was impossible not to be nervous.

A moderate amount of tension is also necessary, but if you are too nervous, you are more likely to make mistakes.

Fang Xing adjusted his emotions as much as possible, and was in a state of low tension.

After putting on makeup, Fang woke up and looked at Lu Xiang'er.

Lu Xiang'er has already changed into her evening dress, and her hair is being finalized.

Call......

She let out a long exhale, visibly nervous as well.

Fang Xing pulled over a chair, sat next to her, and said with a smile: "Nervous? ”

"Originally, it was fine, but Captain Song came over and said a few words, and I became even more nervous." When Lu Xiang'er heard that the audience was heavyweights, the tension skyrocketed.

"Old Song is like this, you don't care about him. Go on stage, close your eyes and listen to music, and get into the groove. Fang Xing said.

"Hmm." Lu Xianger nodded seriously, most of her performances are like this.

As long as you listen to the music and get into the state, you will slowly forget about the audience and enter the world where there is only music.

"I went to see you rehearsal yesterday and it was a great collaboration." Fang Xing gave her a thumbs up and gave her a big encouragement.

Lu Xiang'er pursed her lips and smiled: "It's rare that you can even praise people." ”

Fang Xing blinked: "Don't I often praise you?" ”

Lu Xiang'er shook her head like a rattle: "No, no, I don't remember, I definitely haven't boasted." ”

Fang Xing looked at her coquettish appearance and knew that the tension had been relieved, so he talked about other topics:

"I just asked, there are some old artists in the music industry in the audience tonight, including the judges of the Tchaikovsky Competition."

"Really?" Lu Xiang'er had a surprised expression on her face.

One of the purposes of this visit to Moscow to participate in the performance of the friendship between the two countries is to make the notes of "Liang Zhu" resound in the sky of Moscow.

It would be of great help to the competition if the judges could hear this concerto in advance.

"I'll perform well later, be ready for a few years, and tonight will be a rehearsal for the game." Fang Xing said.

"Hmm!"

Lu Xiang'er nodded vigorously, if it was an important party, she would be very nervous, but if it was a competition, she would not be so nervous.

……

At the beginning of the sorority performance, the old artists of the national team sang national songs first, making the opening steady.

Art troupes from both countries began to take turns to perform on stage, one program after another.

After the six performances, it was the turn of their own art troupe to put on a show.

The order of the program was arranged from the beginning.

"On the Shore of Lake Baikal" is scheduled for the seventh appearance.

Fang Xing received a notice five minutes in advance and came to the backstage to prepare.

She was joined by Catherine.

On stage, the host introduced the seventh program in Russian: "The next song is called "On the Shore of Lake Baikal", and the melody is beautiful, just like the waters of Lake Baikal.

"Singer Fang Xing from Huaxia and Chinese singer Catherine collaborated on this song, let's listen to the notes of this song."

Fang Xing and Ekaterina looked at each other and smiled, and then gently held her hand on stage.

After standing still, the prelude to "On the Shore of Lake Baikal" began to reverberate in the Bolshoi Theatre.

In the melodious melody, Fang Xing held the microphone in his hand, closed his eyes, and listened to the music carefully, and every cell in his body was beating with the music.

However, tonight's performance is more serious, so Fang Xing's body stood up straight, as dignified and formal as possible.

At the end of the prelude, Fang Xing raised the microphone and began to sing:

"In my arms

"In your eyes

"There's a spring breeze intoxicating

"There's green grass there......"

After the first verse of the main song was sung, Ekaterina immediately sang it in Russian.

When singing, the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had worked together many times, full of tacit understanding.

The original draft score of this song used some local instruments from Baikal, so in terms of style, it was very much in line with the preferences of the Russian audience in the audience.

Therefore, when this song is sung, even if the audience can't understand the lyrics, they can feel the tenderness and beauty from the melody.

Catherine's singing brought the lyrics into the singing, so that the audience could understand the meaning of the lyrics.

When he sang for the second time, Fang Xing began to sing in Russian, and the pronunciation was accurate, which made the audience in the audience have an appreciative expression on their faces.

Singing to the last paragraph of the chorus, Fang Xing sang back to Chinese lyrics, showing the beauty and harmony of the song to the fullest:

"Just one day

"You appeared out of nowhere

"You are clear and mysterious

"On the shores of Lake Baikal

"You are clear and mysterious

"Like a ...... on the shores of Lake Baikal"

The music follows the lyrics into the outro and ends softly.

At the end of the song, there was a neat applause from the audience, and then it ended neatly.

In such a serious and formal evening party of the friendship meeting of the two countries, the audience will not applaud like a concert or variety show, which will erupt into thunderous applause.

The applause rang out neatly, and then ended quickly.

Even so, it can still be heard that the song works well.

There was even a discussion among the Russian audience in the audience: "This singer sings very well, is he a star in China?" ”

Because Fang Xing's makeup is more fashionable than the old artists of the national team, it can indeed be seen that he looks more like a star.

It is normal for the friendship of the two countries to invite celebrities to perform.

In fact, Catherine was a Russian pop singer.

Of course, not just any star can participate in a performance of this level.

After all, the star who invited the show, if a scandal broke out, it would become an accident.

Therefore, it is necessary to be an artist who is actively moving closer to the organization to be eligible for this level of gala.

Fang Xing and Lu Xiang'er were not invited to join the art troupe at the beginning, and they also passed the test of the military art evening before they could get the opportunity to participate in the friendship meeting of the two countries.

Moreover, in this process, the backgrounds of both people will be investigated, and as long as there are bad deeds, they will never be able to enter the art troupe.

After Fang Xing finished singing, he came down from the backstage with Catherina.

Because Catherine was wearing very thin high heels, as on stage, Fang Xing was very gentlemanly and helped her.

The two worked together very happily, so Ekaterina talked and laughed all the way, a few words of Russian mixed with a newly learned Chinese, and laughed very happily.

When the two went backstage, they happened to meet Lu Xianger and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra coming out to prepare.

Fang Xing let go of Ye Katerina's hand, walked over and gently hugged Lu Xiang'er, clenched his fists and encouraged: "Come on!" ”

When Catherine saw the two hugging, she asked in English in surprise, "What is your relationship?" ”

"This is my girlfriend Lu Xiang'er." Fang Xing introduced her.

"Oh! Hello hello hello. Catherine immediately reached over and shook hands with Lu Xiang'er.

Lu Xianger congratulated Catherine: "First time we met, thank you and Fang Xing for their cooperation, the performance was a success." ”

After saying congratulations, Lu Xiang'er whispered next to Fang Xing: "I'm ready to go on stage." ”

"Don't be nervous, I'll cheer you on down there." Fang Xing encouraged.

"You sing so well, I'm sure I won't admit defeat." Lu Xiang'er began to compete, pursing her lips and smiling happily.

"My eyelashes are laughing off." Fang Xing teased her.

"Huh?" Lu Xiang'er was so frightened that she hurriedly reached out to brush her eyelashes.

Fang Xing hurriedly reached out and grabbed her hand, and said, "Teasing you, tonight is very beautiful, concentrate on playing." ”

"Okay." Lu Xiang'er nodded, along with the other orchestra musicians, came to the backstage entrance, waiting for admission.

The orchestra has more than 100 musicians, filling a large area backstage.

Fang Xing and Ekaterina retreated to the back, looking at the stage, planning to stand and watch later.

Ekaterina communicated in English on the sidelines: "Your girlfriend is so beautiful. ”

There is no translator now, so it is more fluent to communicate in English.

Fang Xing thanked: "Thank you, Miss Catherine is also very beautiful." ”

Catherine covered her mouth and laughed wildly: "Really? Thank you, "On the Shore of Lake Baikal" is really beautiful, can I sing this song at the concert? I'll pay the royalties. ”

"Absolutely." Fang Xing agreed with a smile.

Between words.

The orchestra began to take the stage, and after taking their seats, they began to adjust their instruments.

Lu Xiang'er stayed at the entrance of the backstage, as the principal violinist, and the main instrument of this concerto, she and the orchestra conductor were the last to appear.

Catherine was even more surprised when she saw Lu Xiang'er staying at the end, still holding the violin in her hand: "Your girlfriend is still the principal violinist?" ”

"Yes, this concerto is for her." Fang Xing replied.

Ekaterina had seen the program list, but she had a program to perform, so she didn't pay much attention.

She found a program list and said, "What they want to play is "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai", what kind of music is this? ”

In her impression, the music performed by the symphony orchestra is usually "Concerto in B minor" and "Concerto in D major" and other world-famous pieces.

Fang Xing explained: "This is a violin concerto from China, maybe Miss Catherine has not heard it. ”

Catherine hurriedly apologized: "I have heard too few symphonies, what does this concerto express?" ”

Fang Xing pointed to the name of the music on the program list and replied: "It's a love story of two people, the hero and the heroine are classmates, but the heroine has been dressed as a male ......"

Catherine listened carefully to the story, and when she heard that the last two people turned into butterflies, her eyes were filled with tears.

Meanwhile.

The first movement of "Liang Zhu" on the stage was played, officially telling a poignant love story to the audiences of the two countries with music.

The melody of the first movement is light and beautiful, smart and lively, like the process of two young people getting to know each other and falling in love.

Let the audience listen to it, it feels very fresh, and there is an unexpected joy.

(End of chapter)