{"id":12183,"date":"2020-06-26T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=12183"},"modified":"2020-07-06T12:46:12","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T16:46:12","slug":"kocm166","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm166\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 166"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When Qi Mu was still in Huaxia, he once heard Zheng Wei Qiao tell a joke: Loved by millions, you\u2019re an idol superstar; loved by thousands, you\u2019re a leader; loved by hundreds of millions\u2026 oh, it turns out you\u2019re just money!<\/p>

Although it was a casual statement, it illustrated a truth\u2014\u2014<\/p>

If someone as good-tempered as Dorenza could be stabbed in the back by Zayev, what about anyone else?<\/p>

As the king of the violin, Paganini had many fans all over the world. Some even loved him as a legend to chase their entire lives. Of course, many people hated this master, thinking that though he had wonderous skills, his violin lacked affection.<\/p>

This was nonsense. After all, music from hundreds of years ago could not be perfectly preserved. Only the notes and critics of listeners in the past told the legend of the small violin maestro.<\/p>

There were two main difficulties one faced playing the violin: skill and emotion.<\/p>

Beethoven\u2019s \u300aViolin Concerto in D major\u300b was a song filled with emotion. Even those who didn\u2019t understand music could experience the happiness and satisfaction that came from the violin piece. Many would even think\u2014\u2014<\/p>

\u300eListening to this song draws me out from the deepest depths of my misery until I\u2019m cloaked in happiness.\u300f<\/p>

However, this \u300aD Major\u300b couldn\u2019t be considered a difficult song. In the hands of a professional violinist, it could only be regarded as average difficulty. It didn\u2019t have many complicated techniques.<\/p>

Expressing emotion was enough to reflect the song\u2019s beauty, was anything else needed?<\/p>

\u201cIcing on the cake\u201d was easy to say but difficult in practicality. Many had adapted the song over the years, but few were truly phenomenal. Most were almost identical to the original song, without much improvement.<\/p>

To adapt a song, the adaptor had to have a deep understanding of the song and have both an excellent ear for music and the skill enough to accomplish it. Therefore, those who could adapt a song were masters of music, such as the superior, small, or great violinists, and so on.<\/p>

Of course, in an orchestra, usually the conductor and the concertmaster handled this job. For example, Qi Mu and Wallace discussed and planned his adaptations of \u300aAve Maria\u300b and \u300aThe Blue Danube\u300b.<\/p>

But now, it was already impossible to involve others with this \u300aD Major\u300b.<\/p>

Sitting in front of the stage, Dorenza\u2019s waist straightened. He leaned forward a little, gazing attentively at the young man playing on stage. He focused all his attention on his ears and didn\u2019t miss even the slightest movement.<\/p>

But now, the youth was playing too fast. When Dorenza heard the second section, he had a realization and whispered, \u201cThe second movement\u2019s larghetto<\/a>?!\u201d<\/p>

To his side, Motl was stunned.<\/p>

The elements of a piece of music were divided into nine aspects, including rhythm, melody, harmony, intensity, etc.<\/p>

Within rhythm, there was another element of speed. When creating a song, musicians often marked symbols on the score to tell players how fast to play the song. Generally, these symbols were Italian and from the slowest largo and adagio to the moderate moderato up to the faster allegro and presto<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

And just faster than the largo, was the\u2014\u2014\u00a0<\/p>

\u300eLarghetto. \u300f<\/p>

There were three movements in Beethoven\u2019s \u300aD Major\u300b. The first was a slightly slower paced allegro, the third was an allegro, and the second was a larghetto.<\/p>

This second movement was the most lyrical piece of the entire song. It was an ensemble of the clarinet and the violin, providing a gentle temperament to let the audience relax.<\/p>

But, this melody played by Qi Mu could not be called a larghetto. It had exceeded even the speed of an allegro and became a presto!<\/p>

Only Dorenza could pinpoint what this melody was when accelerated ten times its speed. Everyone else thought when the second movement sped up, it became unexpectedly enthusiastic!<\/p>

The passionate, violent melody came from such a small hole in the violin. The young man\u2019s slender fingers had become phantoms, moving across the strings rapidly, yet his right hand with the bow leaped across them even faster!<\/p>

Five notes\u2026 no!<\/p>

It felt like dozens of notes were drawn from the violin with a single pull of his bow!<\/p>

Simply speeding up the rhythm wasn\u2019t an acceptable adaptation, because sometimes the melody wasn\u2019t suitable for high speeds. Sometimes, the melody required adding or omitting a few notes.<\/p>

So right now, though the second movement was altered, if one listened carefully, it remained true to the original melody by Beethoven. Even if it was more headed and cheerful than even the third movement, everyone felt as excited as they did seeing a beautiful sunrise!<\/p>

It was more climactic than the climax!<\/p>

Obviously, it intercepted the original climax of the third movement, but the melodies that were now connected weren\u2019t awkward at all. Instead, it felt seamless, almost as if to make the audience doubt: was it\u2026 that Beethoven had such ideas from the beginning, wanting to see if the future generations would unearth his intentions?<\/p>

Listening to such enthused music, Dorenza\u2019s tightly furrowed brow slowly evened out. His eyes still fixed on Qi Mu, his confusion was replaced with deep appreciation.<\/p>

And it wasn\u2019t just Dorenza!<\/p>

Motl, Nazat, Anthony, Tuckerman…<\/p>

All the judges couldn\u2019t help but smile.<\/p>

They never believed age was a factor on whether someone was a good musician. Mozart performed on stage at the age of four. Schubert wrote hundreds of classics before he was 31. Auston Bertram wrote his first etude at 9, and Christole won the Paganini violin competition when he was 14.<\/p>

One might cry, why was God\u2019s heart so crooked?<\/p>

Such a violinist with outstanding strength and excellent ability, how could they also be so handsome on top of it all?!<\/p>

It blew their minds right out of the solar system!!!<\/p>

On stage, Qi Mu naturally had no idea that everyone listening to this was in a mess. After making the second movement so rapid, he used a beautiful scale to bring the melody back down to the original speed.<\/p>

When the song ended, even Qi Mu was slightly breathless, his forehead covered in a thin layer of sweat.<\/p>

Although he had such ideas and tested it in the lounge, once he was to perform his own adaptation, Qi Mu spent twelve minutes thinking about whether his absolute pitch could ensure the temperament\u2019s harmony.<\/p>

After a few seconds, Qi Mu took a deep breath and smiled at the people beneath the stage. His eyes met Dorenza\u2019s, and he heard a loud \u201cBravo!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu turned in surprise to find Motl, the second conductor, looking at him seriously. He stood up and applauded. Under his leadership, the other four also laughed and clapped along. Even the two staff members by the door (including the rigid and serious Roman) applauded appreciatively.<\/p>

If not for the circumstances at hand, he was almost afraid they would cry out \u201cEncore.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu bowed in full courtesy, and Dorenza looked up at the young man with satisfaction. \u201cNow that you\u2019ve finished, may I call you \u2018Little Seven\u2019?\u201d<\/p>

Dorenza looked at the four judges beside him and saw that they nodded. \u201cIt\u2019s over now, there\u2019s no need to avoid suspicion, Dorenza.\u201d<\/p>

So Dorenza continued, \u201cLittle Seven, before you played, I was held hostage by these nasty fellows. They wouldn\u2019t even let me say one word to you, they thought\u2026 I would favor you, maybe give you a hint?\u201d<\/p>

At Dorenza\u2019s helpless look, Qi Mu couldn\u2019t help laughing aloud.<\/p>

Nazat, having been quietly listening until then, quipped, \u201cDorenza, don\u2019t deny it. A few days ago, who brought Betram\u2019s and Akkad\u2019s recommendation letters? Who strongly recommended Qi Mu be directly recruited as deputy concertmaster at the last orchestra meeting? You said it just yesterday. Don\u2019t think you can just omit the recruitment interviews if you get recommendation letters from Farrell and Lance again.\u201d<\/p>

Dorenza smiled and spread his hands, saying to Qi Mu, \u201cLittle Seven, look. These stubborn guys don\u2019t believe in your strength at all. I told them repeatedly how well you performed at the Palisade Theatre. That even Auston could prove it!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu never imagined Dorenza had attempted to \u201comit the recruitment interview and directly recruit him,\u201d but right now, hearing it, he couldn\u2019t help feeling touched.<\/p>

Dorenza had heard several performances by Qi Mu and even received the album Akkad sent, but even if Qi Mu used his own strength to pass the interview, his behavior was risky.<\/p>

If Qi Mu wasn\u2019t competent, it would demolish Albert Dorenza\u2019s reputation!<\/p>

A conductor that could not even distinguish which sound was good from the bad?<\/em><\/p>

You can pack up and get out!<\/em><\/p>

Qi Mu smiled. \u201cThank you, Mr. Dorenza. I believe you didn\u2019t give me a hint at all.\u201d<\/p>

Motl said helplessly, \u201cI clearly put five Mozart songs in the box, why have three people drawn Beethoven?\u201d<\/p>

The orchestra\u2019s concertmaster, Anthony, laughed, \u201cLuck. Mr. Dorenza\u2019s luck has always been good.\u201d<\/p>

After a few more laughs, Dorenza looked at Qi Mu and said, \u201cLittle Seven, the third movement you just adapted amazed us. Now I have to ask, why did you choose to adapt it like that? I hope you can give me a reasonable answer, otherwise\u2026\u201d<\/p>

\u201cI will represent the great Master Beethoven and cruelly reject this adaptation.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Translator(s): Bet
Editor(s): Empress
Proofer(s): Ayn<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AyN:<\/strong><\/h4>

The characters in this novel are just too cute sometimes, regardless of age.<\/span><\/p>

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