68 The Celebration (1/2)

Chapter 68: The Celebration

Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion

Some of the members in the orchestra were also relatively well-known musicians in Aalto. Although when practicing, they already had a pretty high expectation on this concert, especially on Symphony of Fate, the heated response from the noble audiences and the many famous musicians tonight was still a great surprise for them.

Victor was also very excited. He walked toward Rhine, his most intimate comrade in these days, and gave him a big hug, “Thank you so much, Mr. Rhine. You helped me with improving the harpsichord. You supported me all the time during the countless times of rehearsal. Without you, this concert could never be this perfect.”

Although Rhine remained quite silent all the evening, he was also very gratified by the success of the concert, “Thank you, Victor. It is my honor to work with you, Mr. Victor, and with Lucien as well.” He smiled.

“Mr. Evans!” Thomas, the cellist of the orchestra, hugged Lucien with great enthusiasm, “You’ll become the most well-known musician in Aalto, no… on the whole continent!”

Lucien felt a bit awkward when people, especially the orchestra members, called his surname with respect.

Lucien’s promising future in music was already widely expected by many of the orchestra members when they first started to rehearse the fourth piece of symphony composed by the young music student of Mr. Victor. Now Lucien’s talent was acknowledged by the distinguished nobles in the public. Since the grand duke used the word “unparalleled” to comment on Lucien’s music work, and the princess Natasha directly called Lucien “the innovator of the music history”, Lucien would definitely become the brightest new star in the field of music very soon.

Everyone in the orchestra knew that as long as Lucien could compose another piece of symphony of the same high quality within the following two years, his status in the field of music would be completely fastened. If this new trend of music could be popularized in the future, then Lucien would undoubtedly be a high authority. Thus, the orchestra members showed great respect toward Lucien.

Lucien hugged the members one by one. Although the status and the income of a musician was way higher than the common players in an orchestra, Lucien was clearly aware of the fact that the full cooperation of the players was also one of the key factors in determining the outcome of a concert.

“Lucien,” Rhine also gave Lucien a big hug, “I can imagine that, in the near future, more and more pieces of music work will be composed to express human being’s feelings and emotions, instead of merely praising God. I shall call you Mr. Evans as well, since you are absolutely the pioneer of the new trend.”

Although Lucien was not used to that intimate way of celebrating, he also did not mind it. Lucien also hugged Rhine, “Thank you, Mr. Rhine. Unfortunately, I’m still far away from being a pioneer, after all, even playing piano is still challenging for me. And by the way, your violin playing was awesome, Mr. Rhine, but just lacked some passion.”

In Lucien’s eyes, Rhine was sometimes a bit weird. Taking this chance, Lucien was trying to test Rhine.

“You’re right. Maybe I am too calm most of the time.” Rhine released his arms and explained casually. Although Rhine looked pretty lean, Lucien could feel the strength in his arms and his body from the short hug.

Lucien was also supposed to hug his classmates.

“Great work, Lucien.” When hugging Lucien, Felicia’s face flushed. Lucien’s success would bring her lots of benefits as well. She could already picture the scene of she being surrounded by many noble ladies and madams, asking about her talented classmate.

“I’m proud of having you as my classmate, Lucien.” Lott offered Lucien a big hug and congratulated him, while Herodotus remained silent when he was hugging Lucien. A while later, Herodotus said to Lucien in a low voice, “You’re something.”

Victor saved his warmest and biggest hug for Lucien, “I don’t know how to express to you my thankfulness, Lucien. You’re a gift for me from God. Having you as my student is my great blessing.”

“Being your student is my greatest honor, Mr. Victor,” said Lucien sincerely.

“Oh, there’s one thing…” Victor said to Lucien, “You’ll get half of the money tonight. Don’t say no, Lucien. With the money, you don’t have to live in Aderon anymore. Aderon is not safe.”

As far as Lucien knew, ticket for the concerts held in the Psalm Hall was always in high demand. The ticket revenue tonight was three hundred and sixty-five Thales, which was quite a lot. Three hundred and sixty-five Thales was four times the number of Victor’s annual income, while the annual income of a noble knight was only about three to five hundred Thale.