musicians of old

Chapter 362 The first movement: Awakening Poem (39): Song of Lückert (two in one)

When Fanning woke up from the rainstorm in the rainforest in the early morning, there were water mist, flower petals and scattered light from the sun outside the curtain.

"Good morning, Mr. Scheler."

"morning."

The exit of the carriage is seamlessly connected with the awning of the caravan. Luna pours rose sauce on the glutinous rice balls on the dinner plate, cuts smoked flounder into strips, and finally pours a few cups of fragrant Misin Black Balsamic Cocktail.

"How to make some fame under the 'personal design' who doesn't care about reputation at all?"

Cool water hits the face, sea salt gargles, and then enjoys the food. During this period, Fan Ning casually spread his thoughts:

"Looking at it now, it's very simple to make a 'personal design' that doesn't care about money at all, and treats the gold list as a child's play. I just need to behave normally. After all, I just talked about a spending plan of 200 million gold pounds in my dream. After waking up, those hundreds of gold coins are really child's play..."

"However, how to do some things that don't care on the surface but actually hide merit and fame still needs to be considered. This is necessary. The upper-class resources brought by fame can facilitate investigation clues, and it is always accompanied by others' impression of his personality. deepening..."

"Theoretically speaking, it won't be very far from the day when the discussion group investigates Scheler's head in the southern continent, but it will definitely not be very close, because referring to the information provided by Roy, a few days after the announcement of the call for potential artists, special The tour hall has received a total of more than 1000 recommendation letters, including 2000 'famous' artists, 3000 'great' artists, 4000 art 'masters' and [-] art 'masters', and this is only within the scope of Tiolein... "

"The strange thing is that this pyramid is still upside down. If the pass rate of 1% of the investigation conducted by Marseille Necoud is used to predict, 40 'torch holders' of the Bach and Beethoven level will be born in this Harvest Art Festival, which is abnormal. The thousands of years of diffusion progress in the region may be wiped out overnight, and the investigators and civilians who need to do preliminary verification of the authenticity of these recommendation letters may be in a mess at the moment..."

After waking up today, Fan Ning, for some reason, was very interested in complaining.

The breakfast is exquisite and delicious. The rainstorm is fleeting. After the rain, the forest is green and green, and the birds are singing.

"Look, I copied it." Ann went to Fanning and squatted down, holding a dark leather book with both hands, on which "Winter Journey" was written in silver-white Janus language.

"A collection of music scores?" Fanning swayed the Misin black balsamic wine in the glass. It looked a bit like cola, with a small amount of citrus slices and cranberry juice added.

"Poetry collection, my strength is singing, not in memorization and dictation." She held the booklet on her back and opened a few pages for display.

"Pleasant handwriting, is this to remind the lyrics when singing?"

"It's just for the process of writing it again."

"Oh?"

"The result of my own thinking about singing "Spring Dream" yesterday." She closed the poetry collection and got up with a smile, "I have enough confidence in the texture and expressiveness of my voice, but I lacked in-depth thinking on the text of the poem before, music and syllables, beats The relationship with the rhythm is not handled smoothly enough..."

"The process of transcribing last night was very slow. I repeated silently in my heart many times, and then I discovered many problems by myself."

During a short period of preparation for the caravan's departure, Fan Ning picked up the guitar with a sense of leisure, and accompanied the 11th "Spring Dream" and the 22nd "Courage", so he found that this "Miss Nightingale" did have Unique voice and understanding.

If I was still in Tiolein, I would have planned to produce several classic operas by the end of this year. Such a singer would undoubtedly be an excellent candidate for starring roles.

"Mr. Scheler, I have a request."

"what?"

"This is my invitation to the Famous Singer Contest." An Zao preparedly took out a postcard-style paper card.

A famous singer... is a more interesting travel goal than making money from supplying goods...

Fanning naturally knew this title and the related cultural background. With the secularization of court troubadours in the Middle Ages, the best merchants and craftsmen also organized and developed themselves, and founded literary and music guilds. In the "Love in the Palace" competition, the works have been strictly judged, and the winner will be awarded the title of famous singer-this cultural scene was vividly depicted in Wagner's opera in Fanning's previous life.

Troubadours and famous singers have different emphases: the former is synonymous with serious music composers in the Southern Continent, and their level fluctuates greatly. The upper level of the pyramid is the "Poet Laureate" at the "Forged Lion" level, and even the "Crescent Moon Poet" at the master level ', more people are "moth" trainees who don't even have a blessing emblem; while famous singers are synonymous with famous singers, the "ge" who can stand out from the competition is usually a stable "blade holder" level, They focus on vocal attainments, and are guests and favorites of major opera houses.

During the annual "Flower Ceremony", the "Wake Up Song" and "Flower Ceremony Festival" of the annual poet laureate are naturally the most important events, but the competition for the birth of famous singers is also the most delicious appetizer up.

The Miss Nightingale holding the invitation put forward her request: "Could you please sign your name in the lower left area, um, the pink area."

Seeing Scheler's eyes with a hint of waiting for an explanation in a faint smile, she continued to speak crisply and generously: "With my own voice, family connections and some luck, I won the honor of this year's 'Flower Ceremony'. Orientation invitation letter, which allows me to avoid the tedious and too uncertain general selection, and directly enter the final and more critical evaluation link, you see—"

Fan Ning looked along the place where her finger passed, and the lower right was the normal inscription, while across the bank to the lower left, Fan Ning saw a few ribbon-like designs.

There are four colors: white, orange, pink and bright red, and two names of people have been written on the white strip and one on the orange strip.

"The joint recommendation of three authentic troubadours, including the famous traveling conductor Mr. Bruno Walter! It took a lot of effort for my father to get his recommendation. Of course, if Mr. Scheler can add a piece in the pink area' Great' class name, things are about to get even better!"

"Can this thing be chosen randomly?" Fan Ning couldn't help laughing, "I believe that the church enshrining the 'Fanghui Poet' knows these musicians, but obviously it doesn't include me who was still at sea a few days ago , if I sign my name in the bright red area, am I Master Scheler?"

Since "Ge" is the sum of the world's cognition, in the case of Fanning who completely hides his identity, "Karoen" and "Scheler" can be said to be completely separated, and the emblem of "Fanghui Poet" responds It’s a reference, and it’s essentially just a response to the Lord of Witness’s own domain and rules. Theoretically speaking, Scheler’s “groom” is at most a “bridegroom” now. Although the people in the caravan think “he” is great, but... There are really too few people here.

"Get it first before talking about anything else!" An smiled confidently and brightly, "It reflects a kind of endorsement of connections, a kind of personal charm, and the level of communication platform behind me. I believe that after arriving in Tia City, Scheler Mr.'s fame will spread spontaneously immediately, and before that, all you need to do is get the head start from the judges. I think that geniuses may be buried these days, so we should try our best to avoid those meaningless and boring pre-competitions and put our own The best state is directly used at the most critical point."

This Miss Nightingale is really good at both managing relationships and displaying her strengths. What is this?Rational confidence?The exact opposite of Kaplan's rational inferiority complex?

Fanning still had a smile on his lips:

"I understand, but why would I sign?"

At this time, Ann stepped back a little to distance herself, and bowed to herself:
"Mr. Scheler, we have a certain intersection. We have enjoyed dinners, collaborated on music, discussed 'Love in the Palace' and 'Summer Night's Truth', and you have also given me substantial guidance on my singing. Mr. Le appreciates my voice and artistic talent, or loves my beauty and youthful vigor, you will be willing enough to recommend and endorse me in the famous singer competition."

Standing straight with her legs together, she presented the invitation letter with both hands again: "Also, judging from the characteristics of the girl described by Mr. Scheler last night, musical talent is the only way to win your favor compared to appearance or background status." ..."

After looking at her for a moment, Fanning nodded slightly with great interest, and then took the invitation letter.

With two brushstrokes, the word "Scheler" appears on the pink strip. Except for the musical family still working in the court, signing with a name but not a surname is a common practice of another part of troubadours.

After Miss Nightingale took it back, she bowed again:
"I'm going to sing your poems. They are suitable for both tenor and soprano. Can you choose for me in "Winter Journey"? I listen to you."

Well, why do I feel as if I have grasped the idea of ​​"personal design"?This seems to be a method of "not caring about fame and fortune but creating fame and fortune"... Fan Ning has actually been thinking about it quietly in his heart.

I don’t do anything, especially if I don’t play the piano and don’t act as a conductor, but “a little help inadvertently” brought out a few “blade holders” who were originally unknown, and even if I can bring up a “lion forging” in the future, these are not counted. Is it "deeply hidden merit and fame"?
Well, the selected songs of the Famous Singer Contest...

After thinking of this, he asked:
"What kind of people will the judges be?"

"The royal family, church, senior troubadours and famous singers are in charge. The opinions of some foreign guests or patrons will also be adopted to a certain extent. I don't know them, but there is a news that spreads widely—— "

Ann's eyes were shining brightly: "The main judge they invited this year is the 'New Moon Poet' Luckert, who is widely respected by the people of southern China and whose reputation is resounding all over the world!"

"Oh, I've heard of him." Fanning nodded continuously to express his understanding.

Lückert is a representative figure of contemporary romantic literature in the Southern Continent, a "Crescent Poet" whose artistic attainments are often compared with that of Bassani in the Northland, and their "character" is naturally higher than that of the "Laureate Troubadour". Absolute master class.

The status of people of this level can be referred to what Fanning saw and heard at the Bassani mourning event at that time: not to mention the highly respected deceased among the flowers, even the living such as Master Nieman and Master Schillings, including the special inspection hall All the comprehenders, including He Meng, were extremely polite. One can imagine the respectful attitude the Fanghui Temple would have towards Master Luckert in the Southern Continent.

After talking about this, Ann returned to the original topic: "In "Winter Journey", I personally like the 6th "Tear River", the 11th "Spring Dream" and the 22nd "Courage". What are my expectations and recommendations? Generally speaking, it is advisable to participate in the last two rounds to prepare 4-5 art songs or opera excerpts.”

"Where is your confidence?" Fanning interrupted her.

"Which floor?" Ann subconsciously said, and then realized, "Oh, I think I will definitely win the nomination award this year."

"I started to participate in the Famous Singer Contest after going through the voice-changing period. This year is the third year. Every time I have made great progress, I have made an extra round each time, and this year's luck is even worse. In the invitation letter I hold, there are recommendations of musicians with high gold content, one famous and one great!"

"My goal in life is to become a famous singer in Tia City on my 20th birthday in a few years, and then be hired as the soprano of the Phaidon United Principality Festival Orchestra. They are the only ones in the southern continent to be among the top ten in the world 'Famous troupe! Well, of course, this is a bit too difficult. It is also a dream to be a leading actress in the Eleanor National Opera House. Even higher than that."

"Give me a collection of poems." Fanning held out his hand.

The girl pulled away from her longing, and hurriedly handed "Winter Journey" to him.

"I mean the Rückert Collection."

"what?"

"If the caravan has one, show me."

"Yes." Luna, who had been standing silently by the side, said, she flew away and got into the carriage with one leg crossed.

One minute later, the caravan's carriage started to drive slowly. Luna and An sat inside, watching Fan Ning open an old thread-bound booklet of poetry.

The color of its paper is quite old, and the edge of the last page has been smoothed. The publication date is shown as 885 in the new calendar, which is five years older than my own age. The price is 10 pence.

"I Breathe the Fragrance of the Bodhi Tree", "Please Don't Overhear My Songs", "If You Love Beauty".
Fanning read a few familiar poems in Ruckert's Collected Poems, and many more that he had not touched before.

These poems full of profound emotion discuss aesthetics, death, and love. They are very ingenious in terms of phonology and rhythm. They have unique imagination and beauty of southern romance. The potential of the environment, even the quality.

"To solve the problem, we must go straight to the core." Fan Ning said with a smile, exhaling a brisk breath.

Straight to the core? ?Outside the carriage was the singing of birds, humidity and the smell of flowers. Luna and An looked at him without knowing it.

"Since the main judge of this year's Famous Singer Contest is Mr. Luckert, then..." He took a pencil and lightly ticked off the previous three poems.

Then I read silently, raised my head to imagine, and held my forehead to think deeply, and finally ticked off two other poems:

"At Midnight" "I Abandon the World"

"The amount is almost the same?" he asked aloud.

"Mr. Scheler," Miss Nightingale on the opposite side reminded weakly——

"The Famous Singer Contest, well, you need to sing, usually opera excerpts, or art songs, folk songs are also acceptable, and it is best to have some accompaniment"

"It can't seem to read poetry"

"What does that matter?" Fan Ning shook his head in surprise and smiled, "You need to broaden your mind and stop staring at my "Winter Journey"."

"Choose a few poems from the chief judges and write them temporarily?"

　I'm sorry, I'm dizzy and dizzy, I wrote it late, catch me if there are typos or not smooth, and I will correct it at night.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)