Chapter 161 (2/2)
The human voice wasn’t an instrument and easily displayed the ups and downs of emotion. An entire choir only expanded that a hundredfold, far from the simple effect of “1 + 1 = 2”.
But… this child’s violin was comparable to a choir!
Carefully listening to the music, Delonte nodded, his pupils trembling.
The orchestra grew too fast!
They used the most suitable music to play such a moving 《Ave Maria》 with their concertmaster! Such progress, Delonte hadn’t seen it in all his 70 years! This made him the only person to have changed the orchestra…
Delonte stared at the young man standing on stage. Was it because of him?!
If a concertmaster was skilled on his own, they could only be excellent. But if a concertmaster could change his entire orchestra, then he was extraordinary!
If this child really brought such change to the orchestra, Delonte wanted to keep the child there forever.
Unfortunately, he also knew such a good child needed a more powerful stage. There was only so much Palisade could give him——so Palisade couldn’t keep him.
But, Delonte smiled gently. This is fine, this is fine. This child had already given such a great start to this orchestra. Maybe a few years after he passed away, the theater would grow even better! It was a pity he may not see the day…
In the concert hall of the enthralling music, the orchestra played its final note, and the entire room fell quiet. Only the soft, gentle voice of the single violin stood at the forefront of the hall.
Like a spring breeze, it blew away everyone’s hearts.
When the moving melody finally ended, the audience remained shocked. With the help of his cane, only an old gentleman with a head of white hair sitting in front of the crowd stood and clapped. Shouting vigorously, he called, “Bravo!”
Immediately, roaring applause shook the roof!
Where the lights converged, Qi Mu and Conductor Wallace smiled and shook hands, bowing together to the audience. Even after Qi MU returned to his seat as concertmaster, the applause continued for five more minutes.
Though the applause had ceased, the audience was all the more excited.
Now they expected the orchestra to bring them a completely different performance compared to the prior years!
No one knew what effect the next 《Emperor Waltz》 would have!
If Schubert was the pride of Vienna, then the Strauss father and son were undoubtedly their most respected!
This 《Emperor Waltz》 by Johann Strauss II was the bedside music of many listeners. Even in Vienna’s cafes, restaurants, squares, churches… this beautiful waltz could be heard everywhere.
On stage, Wallace lifted his baton, and the familiar violin sounded.
Light notes roamed the concert hall, like children playing in the streets, and the audience couldn’t help raising the corners of their mouths. The active little ones waved their fists, clutching their rabbits.
After the prologue, the music’s seriousness gradually steepened, painting a magnificent scene for the audience. It brought everyone to medieval Europe hundreds of years earlier, with the great emperor waiting on his throne and young men and women across the country dancing in congratulations to him.
This was the most classic Vienna waltz, endless but lively, solemn but brisk, rich with the passion of Vienna’s people. It depicted the beautiful picture of the Austrian emperor taking the throne.
This was the music of their own Austrian people, and the audience smiled as they listened. Many even gently tapped out the melody on their armrests.
When the familiar song ended, they needed no leading to stand and applaud in unison, giving their joy and excitement to the fantastic orchestra!
If 《Ave Maria》 brought them unexpected surprises, this 《Emperor Waltz》 tempered their excitement and allowed them to calm for the last song.
On stage, after the applause of the audience, Qi Mu looked up at Wallace.
The youth’s finger pressed on his violin strings.
The audience held their breath as one. This was, yes——
《The Blue Danube》!