98 The Charm of Piano (1/2)

Chapter 98: The Charm of Piano

Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion

Natasha’s purple eyes were lit up by the allegro. After listening to the first two bars, she instantly knew that this piece of bagatelle would not let her down.

Subconsciously relaxing her hands, all of Felicia’s concerns disappeared and her eyes started to shine with excitement. That was the most fabulous serenade she had even heard, even though it was just part of the whole work.

Pleasant and cheerful, gentle and elegant, a few guests at the party nodded slightly following the rhythm while beating time to the music. They wanted to dance. Smiles appeared on their faces.

Lucien’s long and beautiful hands were moving on the keyboard in a smooth and free manner. His fingers, wrists, arms and even his body were working cooperatively to present this perfect piece of piano bagatelle.

Besides the melody itself, Lucien’s manner of playing was also a feast for the guests’ eyes.

Many young nobles, while enjoying the music, were longing for learning piano and Lucien’s new fingerings. Many noble ladies were staring at Lucien in great admiration.

”What a decent, elegant and talented gentleman!” The girls were wondering about how much a piano playing could show one’s artistic elegance.

Several minutes later, Lucien pressed down the last key of the piano bagatelle. His right hand was raised in a dégagé way to show the end of his playing.

Then he stood up, bowed to Natasha, then Felicia and the guests present.

Lucien’s listeners paused a bit, as if they needed some time to recover from the great surprise and excitement. A couple of seconds later, Lucien was surrounded by the thunder of applause from the guests.

”Beautiful, graceful and balanced. I’m proud of you, Lucien!” commented Natasha, ”Finish the following movements and turn this amazing piece of bagatelle into a serenade masterpiece.”

Felicia’s face flushed with excitement, ”Lucien, thank you so much for the gift. I think my coming-of-age ceremony will be recorded in the history of music because of your serenade.”

Lucien gently hugged Felicia, giving her an encouraging pat on the shoulder.

Then he went back and rejoined the musicians.

”Lucien, you’re indeed a genius. This piano bagatelle is the most beautiful serenade I’ve ever heard.” Christopher smiled and his eyes were shining with praise.

”No one can doubt your talent anymore, Lucien.” Silvia nodded. She was very impressed with the movement of Lucien’s fingers, wrists and arms when he was playing, and with the elegance of this new musical instrument, piano. In her mind, the piano was no inferior to the violin, the queen of all the musical instruments.

As Lucien’s teacher, Victor was very proud, ”I believe that this piece of serenade will become the most popular music work for parties and feasts, even more popular than Symphony of Fate.” Then, Victor paused a bit before continuing, ”What I appreciate the most is that you employed many challenging playing skills in the bagatelle. After all, beautiful as a serenade is, it cannot be the mainstream of music in Aalto.”

Lucien nodded with mixed feelings. He always appreciated all the help that Victor provided him, but he also knew that his future might not have anything to do with music, since the path that he chose was magic. After he got to know where the Continental Congress of Magic was from Rhine, he would leave Aalto very soon. Lucien did not want to let Victor down.

While most of the musicians present were marveling at Lucien’s extraordinary talent, Mekanzi looked very resentful. He took a glance at the very disappointed Julian and then he stepped forward as if something hit him all of a sudden.

Mekanzi pointed at Lucian and said in a loud voice in front of the guests, ”There’s no way that a beginner can compose something like this! You, so despicable, you made a pact with the devil!”