musicians of old

Chapter 624 Medal Ceremony

“Final de Siècle, a newspaper with a long history in Theolaine. I never thought that today we can still relive the unique literary narrative of that era.”

Fanning acted as if he was surprised.

"Master Fanning actually pays attention to us." The composer named Solomon Hershey smiled.

"I came back late. I only heard the news ten days ago that it was being revitalized by Dr. Diben Adim of the Royal Academy of Arts," said Fanning.

"That's me." At this time, a gentleman wearing a wide black felt hat and a thick beard spoke up.

"So you are Dr. Adimu." Fanning said, "Oh," and raised his glass to indicate, "I know you are a professor in the Oil Painting Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Theolien, but we have never met before."

"I'm honored that Master Fanning has heard of me. Actually, haha, 'end of the century' is not a literary narrative of the era in the full sense. Industrial technology, naturalism and realism are still booming at the moment, and we still feel depressed, pessimistic and strongly repressed."

Walter added, "Dr. Adim's aesthetic criticism and expressionist paintings have a certain influence on the young people in the empire today. Of course, Mr. Hershe's piano collection "Winter Fable" also has quite a lot of people studying and performing it."

He then pointed to the third and fourth persons:

"Mr. Creed Hesso, a composer and historian who came out of the Punto Seminary and changed his style, a special music critic for the emerging magazine "Separation" in the Western Continent, and an active member of the "San Perto Secessionist" group. His avant-garde chamber music works "Theory of the Lower Class", "Ambiguity of Dreams" and "Antique Exhibition" have many fans in San Perto. In fact, five or six years ago, when I left San Perto to live in the Southern Continent, Mr. Hesso's traditional romantic works had a group of stable supporters."

The composer named Haisuo had a pair of deep but bloodshot eyes, with a few strands of hair falling irregularly in front of his forehead, adding a bit of mystery and fatigue. He responded to everyone in a voice as subtle as a mosquito.

"Robert Fludd, a former genre painter from the South Continent, has contributed to Southern Music and Kell Isom Review in recent years. However, Mr. Fludd denies that he is an 'expressionist' and instead calls himself a 'Fauvist' artist. His 'Orchid Transfiguration' series of oil paintings has been a great success at several important exhibitions in the north of the empire."

The painter named Fluder was a short and fat man. He responded to Fanning and Walter's gazes with rather attentive words, but his frequent unconscious little movements undermined his overall politeness.

"Thank you, Director Walter. You don't have to be so polite. You achieved the 'Song of Awakening' first and are my senior. What's more, you are the direct disciple of 'Love Song King' Shele."

Fludd had been talking to himself frequently while others were speaking, and Fanning noticed that there was always a subtle tremor in his movements when he raised his glass and ate. He also liked to unconsciously fumble for his pocket watch when sitting upright, as if there was some kind of protoplasmic anxiety and uneasiness in his heart. Just now, one sleeve of his dress was stained with wine.

  So this discussion group brought together two avant-garde composers and two avant-garde painters? .

Well, Dr. Adim of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts, an expressionist painter, might have been promoted by the Bologna School; the composer Hesso of the "San Pereto Secession" might have been backed by the Holy Sun Church.

As for the "fin de siècle" composer Hesher and the "Fauvism" composer from the southern continent, I'm not sure. They don't seem to be from the original academic or church school. They are probably promoted by the Special Patrol Office.

Fanning analyzed their modern schools and the driving forces behind them in his mind. As for some of the "little characteristics" of these people, they were not uncommon from an artist's perspective.

After he and Walter chatted with these people for a while, a waiter came forward and quietly reminded them that the awarding ceremony and dinner were about to begin and they could go to the hall for an audience.

"I'll have someone organize the music scores or picture albums of these people's works and send them to me later." Fan Ning said lightly as he walked.

After Walter agreed, Fanning added, “There are also artists from last year, the year before, and those who have made achievements in modern style in recent years.”

"All of them?"

"Please help me sort out all the works above 'Blade Wielder'."

The palace bells rang and Fanning put on the investiture hat made of black velvet and decorated with a white feather.

According to tradition, Fanning's honorary dress today also needs a cape. The maid put on a taffeta cape with a green outer layer and white lining, which was decorated with green and gold tassels and a sun and star on the left shoulder.

Then, a golden thistle pattern was placed on Fanning’s collar, and an image of “Saint Janingo the Illuminator” was placed on his head. The image was painted with gold lacquer, wearing a white robe and a purple cape, with a cross relief across his body and light radiating from behind.

Fanning and a group of guests walked onto the long and wide red carpet and entered the hall of Lengquan Palace.

The light shone through the intricately carved window frames, onto the magnificent marble floor, reflecting vivid light and shadows. Knights and nobles stood in long rows on both sides, their armor and dresses sparkling. "Master Fanning."

"Master Fanning, it's an honor to meet you."

Fanning took a quick glance and recognized quite a few nobles who served as members of the House of Lords, as well as members of the Bologna School.

He nodded slightly in response all the way.

As a music master, Fanning is undoubtedly the most watched protagonist today. Even though all five of them have been awarded the Order of the Thistle, and even though avant-garde art and romantic art actually compete with each other in terms of market share and voice at present, his "style" is separated from the other four by an essential gap.

Even Walter, who was accompanying him, had more experience than the new group of "Boethius" nominated artists.

As she walked the last stretch of the red carpet, Fanning looked up ahead.

The palace's towering columns are inlaid with pure gold vine leaves, and the central throne area is made of pure gold, with a satin drapery embroidered with the royal emblem and decorated with gorgeous tassels hanging above it.

There were three people sitting at the top of the stairs, and Fanning knew them all.

The old man in the middle, wearing solemn coronation clothes, a golden crown on his head and holding a scepter, is King Louis.

The two people on the left and right are Ms. Frances, the mentor of the Bologna School and the Speaker of the Imperial Senate, and Bishop Mir, the current Cardinal of the Northern Continent of the Holy Sun Church, who had just met Fanning.

  Um, Marquis McAdam wasn't present today?

In fact, today's occasion is more about "honor" and "etiquette".

Now is the industrial age rather than the feudal dynasty, and the core power of the empire has long been transferred to the hands of the financial tycoons in the House of Commons.

Even though they are standing at the back of the Lengquan Palace today.

"Carloen van Nin presents an audience with His Majesty the King."

Behind and to the side, the media's camera flashes kept blaring. With all sorts of thoughts in mind, Fanning walked up the stairs dragging her cloak, then bowed to her chest with impeccable etiquette.

"Master Fanning, you're welcome. You are a meritorious artist who will go down in history! You are the glory of all the people of Theolaine!"

As soon as Fanning stepped onto the first step, King Louis stood up with two people on his left and right.

He shook hands with Fanning and pulled him to the front of the throne, under the spotlight, to their left and right, one step ahead of the cardinal and the Speaker of the House of Lords.

After the speeches, music, cannon fire, and sword presentation, Bishop Mill stepped forward again and gave Fanning the gospel according to church tradition.

Each bearer of the Order of the Thistle will then have a dedicated place in each cathedral of St. Janin, decorated with the recipient's coat of arms and containing their helmet, crest and cloak.

"May you be bathed in light, Master Fanning."

Bishop Mir produced a canon of the Lavoisier Gospels.

This is undoubtedly a sacred and solemn occasion.

But Fanning was careless and almost stuck the sword given by King Louis out of the scabbard.