{"id":10099,"date":"2019-12-23T12:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T17:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=10099"},"modified":"2019-12-28T16:31:48","modified_gmt":"2019-12-28T21:31:48","slug":"kocm127","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm127\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 127"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10099\" class=\"elementor elementor-10099\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bf223c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bf223c9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The day after the assessment, Qi Mu went to Akkad\u2019s room carrying his violin case as per usual.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sun shone like a veil in the early autumn, lighting the narrow corridor like a golden palace.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu came early, and no one was in the violin room. Only the sound of his footsteps filled the space, breaking the silence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When he arrived at the door, he raised his hand, but froze. He didn\u2019t know why he hesitated. His hand stayed mid-air for a long time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014\u2014He didn\u2019t take out the key because, subconsciously, he thought that the old man would be waiting for him, like always.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality left Qi Mu disappointed. When he opened the door, Qi Mu saw Akkad standing before the score stand, his violin tucked between his neck and shoulder. With his right hand, he tuned the strings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the old man saw Qi Mu, he waved his hand and said, \u201cYou\u2019re early, Seven. Come sit on the sofa and take a rest. I haven\u2019t adjusted the strings yet.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu felt awkward, and unsure how to respond. So, he obediently placed his violin case on the tea table and sat on the sofa\u2014\u2014a position usually reserved for Akkad.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akkad didn\u2019t seem to notice his abnormality. He carefully and attentively tuned his violin. His gentle hand was like an iron cover, making the small, delicate violin look even more elegant against the backdrop.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The violin was light yellow in color, Qi Mu had seen it in one of Akkad\u2019s performances. Her name was \u201cAlice\u201d. Akkad bought it at a high price from a collector when he was in his fifties. It was said that Akkad went through a lot of trouble to obtain the violin; it had to be very important to him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most of the Stradivari violins, Alice had a narrow top with a broad bottom and a flat, wide board. The thin panel provided it a clear, sweet timbre with vigorous volume.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAlice\u201d wasn\u2019t only the name of this violin, Qi Mu also know for a fact that&#8230;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akkad\u2019s wife, who had died young, shared the name.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The violin held an extraordinary significance to Akkad. He would never bring it out, apart from some very important performances. But, right then\u2026 The maestro was carefully and attentively tuning it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu straightened his back in his seat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOnce, I told you to play \u300aInfinity\u300b within 3 minutes and 40 seconds and you actually did it. I didn\u2019t expect that.\u201d After finishing tuning all the four strings, Akkad tightened his bow and continued, \u201cYou\u2019re the best child I\u2019ve ever seen, Seven. And I believe that you could break that 30 seconds mark in the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu didn\u2019t act modest under the praise, but solemnly nodded. \u201cI will try my best, Professor.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akkad nodded, satisfied. \u201cIt\u2019s good that you have the passion. For a violinist, the skill is very important but that\u2019s not the only thing. Last time in Vienna, Lance said that he isn\u2019t as skilled as you are now, but\u2026 You\u2019re a step below Lance Todd at his peak.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu nodded matter-of-factly, then said, \u201cYes, professor. Compared to Mr. Lance, I think I\u2019m\u2026 a lot worse.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBut, Lance reached his peak when he was 40. I think you might be able to reach his level earlier than that.\u201d Akkad\u2019s tone had a trace of fatherly pride. He smiled and said, \u201cI told you to practice many pieces, but it seems like\u2026 I haven\u2019t played anything for you, have I?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu\u2019s eyes widened. \u201cProfessor, you want to\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPlay \u300aInfinity\u300b within 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Even ten years ago, I could barely do it. But now, I\u2019m sorry to say, I\u2019m unable to. Seven, I hope that one day\u2026 You can take my place, surpass me, and reach the realm I haven\u2019t been able to.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the quiet violin room, a bright and intense \u300aInfinity\u300b resounded. Every note was smooth, without any blemish. Even when it reached a dozen notes per second, Akkad still moved his fingers to press where they should.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He was a very old man, but those hands of his weren\u2019t stiff at all. On the contrary, they played the piece smoothly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu watched Akkad as he played. It was hard to see his movements, but Qi Mu\u2019s hearing told him he would finish in at least 3 minutes and 40 seconds!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the difficult, neck-breaking piece ended, Qi Mu turned to the clock to check the time. His eyes widened. He blurted, \u201c3 minutes and 33 seconds!\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this, Akkad smiled smugly, then frowned. He shook his head and sighed, \u201cI really, really, really am old, ah. 33 seconds! Oh, Seven, don\u2019t be this slow in the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu: \u201c&#8230;\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor, if anyone else had heard you, you\u2019d be attacked, ah!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6225481 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6225481\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6c3194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6c3194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only half a year had passed since Qi Mu came to the Paris\u2019 National Conservatory of Music. He remembered the first time they met, and how his mentor deliberately made things hard for him. He also remembered what it was like, strolling around Paris with the old man. But now&#8230;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time for him to graduate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Akkad told Qi Mu to play \u300aLa Campanella\u300b once more, he took Qi Mu\u2019s graduation certificate from his score folder.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akkad asked for the certificate from the dean the night before. The bright red ink looked soft to touch, but when Qi Mu touched the smooth paper, the thin graduation certificate seemed heavy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising his head to look at the young man, Akkad smiled and said, \u201cWhat are you doing? You\u2019ve already graduated. You don\u2019t have to come here anymore, you know!\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu woke up from his trance and immediately replied, \u201cProfessor! There are still two months left in the semester. I can accompany you in Paris until the end of the year, and then\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat can you do with me? I\u2019m just an old man. Europe is so big and Paris is just a small place. If you don\u2019t want to go to Vienna yet, then go to Berlin and find Auston. Don\u2019t waste your time with me here.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akkad waved his hands impatiently, then added, \u201cOh yeah, Seven. I asked Lance to help find an apartment for you in Vienna the other day. You can go see it in a few days.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stunned, Qi Mu hurriedly said, \u201cBut Professor, actually I\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNo nothing, Little Seven. I know your thoughts. But for the next decade or two, I just want to find a quiet place to live out my life. And you have to work hard, you know!\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu continued, \u201cBut professor, actually, for Vienna\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLittle Seven, I understand your feelings. But\u2026 You have to work hard. Just send me the invitations for your concerts later and that will be enough for me.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019ve said this before a lot of times that I hope you will keep your relationship with Auston a secret until you\u2019ve made some accomplishments. But now, I think there\u2019s no need for that. You can handle it however you like.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou must work hard in Vienna, got it?! You\u2019re not allowed to get part-time jobs. Practice six hours a day, understand? I\u2019m not pressuring you for nothing but no one can be great at something without practice. Do you think Auston can do what he did without practicing every day?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLittle Seven\u2026 Why aren\u2019t you saying anything?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letting out a long sigh, Qi Mu smiled helplessly, \u201cProfessor, what I wanted to say is\u2026 I have a house already in Vienna. So I don\u2019t need Mr. Lance to worry about it.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akkad: \u201c&#8230;&#8230;\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Akkad\u2019s glare, Qi Mu grabbed his violin case and was mercilessly kicked out by the tsundere maestro.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afterwards, Qi Mu could only knock on the door and call, \u201cProfessor, come to my house for dinner tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a lengthy pause, only a cold \u201cHmm\u201d came in response.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2026 meant he agreed, right?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu chuckled and walked to the college\u2019s orchestra.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Qi Mu entered the rehearsal room Dylan specifically ordered him to find, he saw all the students who were supposed to be in class filling the room, focusing on something.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the members laughed at Qi Mu\u2019s surprised expression. Then, before he could react, a happy, yet gentle, \u300aFarewell Symphony\u300b resounded.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination of the strings and woodwind melody was like a spring breeze caressing his face, putting Qi Mu in a trance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was the piece he led the orchestra with in their concert. It was soft, with a beautiful melody. In the fourth movement, at Kawaguchi\u2019s smile, one student after another left their seats to give Qi Mu a big hug.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the last note ended, Kawaguchi and Angelo stepped forward together, each giving Qi Mu a hug along with their heartfelt blessings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once they had finished giving their well wishes, Qi Mu turned around and saw nearly a hundred people from the orchestra smiling at him, even the instructor. Everyone was standing in their position, with one seat next to Angelo left empty.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSeven! Congratulations\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHappy graduation!!!\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu\u2019s heart warmed, and he stood for a picture with the rest of the orchestra.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A group of people from the orchestra pulled at Qi Mu and said that they were going to work hard to have a chance to see him in the future. The girls with delicate minds were sad, but they kept a smile on their faces and sent blessings in Qi Mu\u2019s way.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After saying goodbye to the orchestra members and having dinner with Akkad, Qi Mu packed up and boarded the plane to Vienna. Through the window, he looked at the city shrouded under the clouds\u2026<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the shadow of the Eiffel Tower confirmed that he flew over Paris.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu lived there for eight months, during which he met a lot of interesting friends and improved his skills.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He met Reed Akkad, who was totally different from what he had expected, a teacher who was very good to him.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eight months passed very quickly. Zheng Wei Qiao had hoped that Qi Mu would return to Huaxia after his graduation, but\u2026 Qi Mu knew that it was time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee21bb4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ee21bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b0de92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b0de92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He quickly packed his things and went to Vienna. Taking the subway from the Vienna International Airport, he arrived at Min Chen\u2019s house and stepped inside with the keys he was sent.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The house was frequently aired out, so Qi Mu only had to do a little clean up. After that, he didn\u2019t take much time to rest. Instead, he took the subway to Lance\u2019s house.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu lived there for ten years in his last life, so he was much more familiar with Vienna than he was with Paris. When he breathed the air of Vienna, tinted with flowers in the breeze, he felt like he was home\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vienna had been waiting for him for a long time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu had already visited the maestro\u2019s house with Akkad, so it didn\u2019t take long for him to gain permission to enter. Lance was happy to see him, giving the young man a hug and a smile as soon as he entered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSeven, the last time you came to Vienna, I didn\u2019t think it would be long before your return, but. . . I didn\u2019t expect it to be so soon!\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lance personally poured a cup of warm water for Qi Mu, but the temperature in the room was so high, Qi Mu had to take off his coat. He politely took the cup as the old man went on, \u201cI found you a place nearby, but Reed said you\u2019ve already found a house. Is the traffic convenient?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu nodded. \u201cIt is. Thank you, Mr. Lance.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The old man nodded and added, \u201cWell, since you\u2019ve found a place, then I won\u2019t bother you. You\u2019ve just arrived, so you can take your time to get familiar with Vienna. I know that Palisade Theatre Orchestra will be looking for a concertmaster next month. The theatre orchestra is a bit small, but you\u2019re also young. You can gain experience and grow from there, they\u2019re very skilled.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu knew the theatre. Opera houses and concert halls could be seen anywhere in Vienna, you could hardly take a few steps without seeing at least two of them.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Palisade Theatre was regarded as second-tier amongst the theatre orchestras in Vienna.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first-tier belonged to the Vienna National Opera House, a powerhouse. On the second-tier, there were five or six well-known orchestras, including the Palisade Theatre. Usually there would be several opera performances each week, accompanied by a special orchestra. Of course, there were also several classical concerts, but those were fewer than the opera.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akkad once said that Qi Mu was born at the best but the worst time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last decade or two, practically every major orchestra was already logged. Their concertmasters were usually young. Even the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra changed their concertmaster to a young one seven or eight years earlier.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And Qi Mu had a very clear goal, not to become a soloist, but a violinist in an orchestra.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, Lance\u2019s suggestion was very reasonable. He would start as the concertmaster of a small orchestra, accumulate experience, then find an opportunity to enter a major orchestra.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But\u2026 Qi Mu held a different opinion.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m sorry, Mr. Lance. I had some thoughts for my future before I came to Vienna.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this, Lance was taken aback. He asked, \u201cWell, young people will have their own ideas. It\u2019s good that way. Seven, if you don\u2019t mind, can you tell me what you had in mind?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maestro really was good-tempered. Qi Mu was very grateful for what he did, but\u2026 he had his own plan.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placing his cup on the tea table, Qi Mu looked up at him, his gaze serious. \u201cMr. Lance, I heard\u2026 There will be an audition for a deputy concertmaster the day after tomorrow?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu\u2019s words shocked Lance to silence. Finally, he asked, \u201cSeven, you mean\u2026 The audition for the Vienna Symphony Orchestra?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lance frowned. \u201cEvra\u2019s orchestra is really good but\u2026 There was an accident with his deputy concertmaster just last year. For this recruitment audition, the internal struggle within the orchestra will be even more intense. And you, as an outsider\u2026 I\u2019m afraid it won\u2019t be easy for you to enter their orchestra.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smiling, Qi Mu said,\u00a0 \u201cMr. Lance, whether I will succeed or not\u2026 I would like to try.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing the young man\u2019s confidence, Lance nodded. \u201cWell, you\u2019re still young. It\u2019s good to have such a drive. Then, Little Seven, go to the audition the day after tomorrow. Evra and your teacher are old friends. Although they won\u2019t be easy on you, they won\u2019t embarrass you.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu smiled again. After answering Lance\u2019s concerns about his life in Vienna, they had dinner together. Their table was full of laughter. Being able to exchange experiences with such a gentle master was Qi Mu\u2019s favorite part of the visit.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014\u2014Don\u2019t tell Akkad that. If you do\u2026 Remember to say that he\u2019s also good-tempered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moon was already high in the sky by the time Qi Mu left Lance\u2019s house. Taking out his mobile phone, Qi Mu made a call to a man in Berlin. After a simple, \u201cI\u2019m in Vienna\u201d, he ended the call.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cold moon shone over the street, bathing it with silver light. The young man\u2019s back looked thin in the darkness. If a certain man had seen it, he might be angry that the youth hadn\u2019t been eating well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qi Mu raised his head to look at the moon in the sky. 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