{"id":10293,"date":"2019-12-30T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T17:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=10293"},"modified":"2020-01-04T12:19:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-04T17:19:07","slug":"kocm129","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm129\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 129"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A young man leaned his back against the wall and listened to the violin echoing in the corridor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Luo Yu Sen played Bach\u2019s \u300a<\/span>Partita for Violin No. 2<\/span><\/a>. The piece was monophonic with a three-beat dance melody. It was general in terms of skill, but had high requirements for emotion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu listened casually for a few minutes. When the part where it was slightly difficult came, he was a bit shocked. Once the song reached the high tide, he couldn\u2019t help but laugh. \u201cLuo Yu Sen, ah\u2026 It\u2019s been a year, but why haven\u2019t you improved?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Luo Yu Sen, who was pretty smart and talented, had managed to muddle his way to the seat of the deputy chief of the second violin group. At the very least, he wasn\u2019t a mediocre musician.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But, calling him stupid wasn\u2019t wrong either. He spent six years in the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, yet still didn\u2019t know that Evra was fond of Bach. It was only when Luo Yu Sen took the initiative to ask Qi Mu about the conductor\u2019s preference in his previous life that he found out. And Qi Mu gave that information freely.<\/span><\/p>

But Luo Yu Sen…<\/span><\/p>

Won\u2019t you just add fuel to the fire by playing so sloppily?<\/span><\/p>

If you can\u2019t play Bach well, then don\u2019t play Bach. Play another piece, and you might have a better chance at getting the deputy concertmaster seat.<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu straightened up and left. He only wanted to see if Luo Yu Sen had made any progress during the past year. After all, the man was also a member of the orchestra. If he did, it was very likely that Evra would promote him.<\/span><\/p>

But Luo Yu Sen disappointed Qi Mu, stagnating at his current level was his limit.<\/span><\/p>

Soon after he returned to the preparation room, Luo Yu Sen arrived to take his stuff. All of the orchestra members ignored him, but Luo Yu Sen was used to it.<\/span><\/p>

Wearing a fake smile on his face, he approached Qi Mu. \u201cQi Mu, I haven\u2019t seen you for a long time. I\u2019ll wait for you after the audition and\u2026 Let\u2019s go for a meal together? After all, it\u2019s hard to meet a fellow countryman in Vienna.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu smiled. On the surface, it was polite, but his tone was very perfunctory. \u201cMy turn is towards the end, so I\u2019m really sorry but you don\u2019t have to wait for me. I\u2019m going to have a meal with Mr. Lance at his place, I\u2019ve already made an appointment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Hearing the name \u201cLance\u201d, Luo Yu Sen\u2019s eyes widened but he quickly hid it. \u201cOkay, I will contact you later. We both live in Vienna anyway, we can meet anytime.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Luo Yu Sen\u2019s tone was warm, as if he was talking to a friend he had known for many years.<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu said a few more words, then Luo Yu Sen left.<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu stared at the man\u2019s back as he left, sighing in his head. <\/span>When you heard Mr. Lance\u2019s name\u2026 Were you tempted? The most important thing in the music world isn\u2019t how many people you know, but…<\/span><\/i><\/p>

How strong you are.<\/span><\/i><\/p>

When it was Qi Mu\u2019s turn, most of the musicians who turned up for the audition were gone. He went to the center of the rehearsal room and saw\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>

Evra, the orchestra\u2019s chief conductor, Jacques, the concertmaster and Ms. Caroline, the orchestra\u2019s music director.<\/span><\/p>

After listening to Qi Mu introducing himself, Ms. Caroline looked at him in surprise, then asked, \u201cYou\u2026 Your name is Qi Mu? Oh, you\u2019re Akkad\u2019s student?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu answered gently, \u201cYes, Ms. Caroline. I\u2019m Professor Akkad\u2019s student.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The accomplished music director with short haircut nodded. Frankly, she said, \u201cOkay, you can play now. What is your repertoire for today? We\u2019ll only give you 10 minutes and you can play any piece of your own choosing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu was used to Caroline\u2019s straight-to-the-point character so he said, \u201cI\u2019m playing the fifth movement of Bach\u2019s \u300aPartita for Violin No. 2\u300b.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

As his voice faded, Evra, who wasn\u2019t paying much attention, suddenly turned to look at him. After observing him, the grumpy conductor asked, \u201cWho told you I like Bach? Lance or Reed?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu shook his head. \u201cNeither, Mr. Evra.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The young man\u2019s voice was very sincere, his tone firm and certain. His light eyes, focused on Evra, were so sincere that it looked like he\u2019d never lied in his life.<\/span><\/p>

Evra nodded. \u201cOkay, then. You can play now. I hope\u2026 You can play my favorite Bach.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Both Jacques and Caroline turned to Evra in surprise. Expressionless, Caroline stared at the young man.<\/span><\/p>

Although Evra didn\u2019t look any different from the usual, they both knew\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u2014\u2014That was the first time he\u2019d said that all day!<\/span><\/p>

Before Qi Mu, some auditioners had also mistakenly chosen Bach\u2019s works as their repertoire. Evra never responded to any of them, he was too lazy to even comment on their performances.<\/span><\/p>

But now\u2026 He was looking forward to this young man\u2019s performance!<\/span><\/p>

Caroline and Jacques immediately turned serious. Their gaze fixated on Qi Mu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Under the dazzling light, the young man put his violin on his shoulder. His posture was straight, forming a beautiful line with the violin. From the visual aspects alone, Caroline and Jacques couldn\u2019t help but think\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>

\u300eI give him full marks.\u300f<\/span><\/p>

The next moment, they were completely immersed in the deeply sorrowful sound of the violin, completely forgetting their visual appreciation.<\/span><\/p>

The fifth movement of Bach\u2019s \u300aPartita for Violin No. 2\u300b had another tragic nickname\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>

\u300a<\/span>Chaconne<\/b><\/a>\u300b.<\/span><\/p>

The Chinese language was truly broad and profound. When Qi Mu first heard the Chinese nickname, \u300aQia Kong\u300b, he was instantly overwhelmed. All he could feel was, \u201cJust like a dream, it\u2019s all empty.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Bach was a typical classical musician, loyal and religious. His works always had solemn religious elements mixed in. But the piece \u300aChaconne\u300b was quite an exception.<\/span><\/p>

Bach married twice in his life. His first wife died before he was 35 years old. The next year, Bach married his second wife. This doesn\u2019t sound romantic, but…<\/span><\/p>

Bach used the piece \u300aChaconne\u300b to turn this love eternal.<\/span><\/p>

This piece was Bach, mourning his wife.<\/span><\/p>

This kind of feeling seeped deep into the bone. He integrated years of love into one piece. Expressing his yearning for his lover, their memories together, and the grief of separation, he shares how it feels, to never be able to see her again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The youth\u2019s fingers gently pressed on the strings. For Jacques, who came from a well-off family, such an excellent imitation of a Stradivarius violin wasn\u2019t so valuable in his eyes. But, he was surprised to find that the sound it produced could render him full of tears.<\/span><\/p>

The soft, gentle melody poured out of the violin, like a man crying out in sorrow. Every beat expressed grief as deep as the sea; full of pain until the very end, it could only finish with a silent sigh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The difficulty of this piece was general, but the feelings it wanted to express were rich.<\/span><\/p>

Only one person performed the piece before Qi Mu. At the end of their performance, Evra didn\u2019t bother to spare them a glance. Jacques just sneered and didn\u2019t comment. Only Caroline had a good temper and told the person to wait for their notice.<\/span><\/p>

There was no comparison. Even if there was…<\/span><\/p>

It was too big of a difference!<\/span><\/p>

When Qi Mu played the last note, Evra raised his head. He looked at the young man keenly, looking as though he could read his mind.<\/span><\/p>

The next moment, he sighed. \u201cLance said that you were a very skilled violinist. I think he\u2019s wrong.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYour skill is nothing short of breathtaking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Evra\u2019s voice resounded in the rehearsal room. Qi Mu just smiled and listened as the old man continued, \u201cI thought you would be like the great Paganini, with all the dazzling, fancy skill but lacking in emotion. But today\u2026 I\u2019ve decided I like your Bach very much.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu bowed politely. \u201cThank you for your compliments, Mr. Evra.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOh! Little Seven,\u201d Falling in love with the young man\u2019s music, Evra called Qi Mu\u00a0 his nickname. \u201cI really am shocked that you have such a good grasp on \u300aChaconne\u300b. To be honest, your style reminds me of someone. You\u2019re very similar, but your violin is much more mature than his.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu was shocked when he heard this, but Evra continued, \u201cHe\u2026 He was the person whose position you\u2019re applying for. Not only was he skilled, his music was packed with delicate emotion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou mean Lu?!\u201d Caroline exclaimed.<\/span><\/p>

Jacques looked at the youth with a complex expression.<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu smiled calmly as Evra went on, \u201cYes, I\u2019m talking about Lu, Caroline.\u201d Then he turned to Qi Mu and said, \u201cThere was another person who played this piece before you today for the auditions. The way he played was very common, without a professional tone. He didn\u2019t understand what Bach wanted to express, it really disappointed me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu suddenly said, \u201cI don\u2019t know who you\u2019re speaking of, Mr. Evra\u2026?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOh, it was a violinist of our orchestra.\u201d Evra replied flatly.<\/span><\/p>

On his side, Jacques sneered and added, \u201cYeah, that guy hasn\u2019t improved one bit even after so long, has he? Other than his acceptable skills, his understanding of music itself is terrible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Caroline, on the other hand, reprimanded him. \u201cJacques, no matter what, Luo is a member of our orchestra.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Jacques just spread his hands, no longer saying anything.<\/span><\/p>

Mr. Evra was too lazy to comment anything on Luo Yu Sen. He looked at Qi Mu and said, \u201cLittle Seven, your teacher called me last night. Although he didn\u2019t quite agree with you coming to our orchestra\u2026 He wanted me to listen to your violin and give you a fair judgement. And now, I think\u2026 even the violinists after you won\u2019t be able to surpass your performance. You are worthy of getting the first place in this audition.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

For such a high evaluation, Qi Mu could only say, \u201cYou flatter me, Mr. Evra.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

But then, Evra shook his head.\u00a0 \u201cBut Little Seven, it\u2019s precisely because of this\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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