Chapter 795: Seizing the Throat of Fate
The short rest allowed Cao Xiu to regain his fighting strength, and the audience also got a brief respite.
The sound in the second movement is particularly soft.
Serene and gentle, like the spring wind, it easily blows away the cold wind of winter.
Warm and comfortable, like mother's hands healing and relieving pain.
The slightly faster Andante, in the minor key of A flat, gives people time to breathe.
Even a hero needs to clean up his wounds after experiencing a tragic battle.
Weapons need maintenance, and people need recuperation.
The viola and cello make a gentle sound that makes people intoxicated.
A picture emerged in Stein's mind.
He saw the soldier bandaging his wound, his movements casual, as if it didn't hurt at all.
It's just that the wounds were hideous and terrifying, dripping with blood. The soldier's clenched teeth and the veins popping out on his forehead revealed his pain.
He saw someone lighting a bonfire, taking off his shoes and sitting by the fire. The flames were swaying in the wind, peaceful and warm.
He saw the soldier take out the small photo he kept on his chest.
It seems that he is looking forward to a better life after victory.
Everything is so beautiful, and the pain I just experienced is beginning to heal.
The woodwind began to sound, strong, resolute, and full of fighting spirit.
The music shifted to the key of C, and the brass played a heroic march.
Stein saw it. He saw the soldier carefully put away the photo and then firmly picked up the weapon.
Hesitation, hesitation, panic, all disappeared.
Instead of perseverance, he found the answer.
When fate knocks on the door, what he has to do is to completely defeat it.
Either he falls or fate surrenders, there is no other way.
Throughout the second movement, Stein heard only one theme, "resistance."
Gentleness and serenity are just the scenery where warriors move towards bravery.
Stein actually hated that kind of bravery without any reason. He would never design a flawless, inexplicably great and upright image in his works, because it was very un-human.
Human beings should have a human image, a majestic and glorious image, which is a "god" rather than a "human being".
People are afraid of death. They have all kinds of concerns and are full of fear and despair about sacrifice. They can also be brave, but there must be something that makes them brave.
For example, Stein liked "My Motherland" very much, and he even had a special understanding of this history.
When they take off their military uniforms, they are just ordinary farmers. Why do these farmers turn into the most heroic and fearless warriors in the world when they put on their military uniforms?
Stein was confused, he couldn't figure it out,
Later, Stein found the answer in the lyrics, "A big river has wide waves, and the wind blows the rice and flowers on both sides."
For a very simple reason, this is the secret to turning people into warriors.
In this life, people always have to risk everything for something.
Stein nodded slightly. He liked the tenderness at the beginning of the second movement very much and was very satisfied with what he "saw".
He glanced at the promise beside him, his eyes filled with appreciation and a hint of shame.
Xu Nuo next to him was a little confused. The old man looked at him with fiery eyes, which made him a little...: panicked.
So he subconsciously piled grain on Lin Wanqing's side.
On the stage, Cao Xiu still had his eyes closed. With his eyes closed, he knew everyone's movements and expressions and whether they were playing correctly.
He has been conducting this orchestra for half his life. He can understand the other person with just one look. Even if he closes his eyes, there will be no mistakes.
Cao Xiu clenched his hands and vibrated up and down, and the second movement ended with a war song.
Cao Xiu opened his eyes, took a deep breath, returned his hands, pinched them gently, and the third movement began to play.
The cello leaps forward, the violin responds with a sigh.
Dark clouds gather and fate strikes again.
The warriors who have just been mentally prepared will soon face the most severe test.
Stein's expression also became serious. He had already put himself into it. At this moment, he seemed to see the sky full of dark clouds, and he could not see his fingers in the dark night sky.
"唔唔唔~唔~"
It is the motive of fate again. The three short and one long in the first movement are like fate knocking on the door, but the fate in the third movement is still extremely dangerous.
At this time the warrior blew the horn and the torch lit up.
This is the clarion call to attack, and light will eventually break through the darkness.
It's obviously a scherzo, but it still makes people feel a strong fighting emotion.
After the passionate music, a slow and melancholy melody slowly flows.
Destiny paused, then continued wandering.
Destiny and the warriors started fighting again.
Intense, cruel.
At the beginning of the third movement, fate stands proudly, and at the end, the soldiers are dying and their fate is overwhelming.
Humanity, after all, lost to fate.
temporary.
Stein closed his eyes and savored the excitement.
A low melody, like the darkness before dawn.
On the podium, Cao Xiu opened his eyes, glowing like a lion.
He raised his left hand, and the baton in his right hand danced up and down, faster and faster.
Stein's eyes widened, he knew that Cao Xiu was gathering strength.
Cao Xiu's right hand waved higher and higher, and the music became more and more grand and intense. Led by first violinist Du Tao, the orchestra stretched upward freely.
The entire Magic City Symphony Orchestra was mobilized. The range of the music was increasing, the sound was getting stronger, and the music was as majestic as the overwhelming torrent, entering the fourth movement like an overwhelming force.
The third movement and the fourth movement go straight in without any gap.
Stein almost jumped.
He didn't jump up, Cao Xiu almost jumped up.
It's hard to imagine that such an old man with gray hair and a shambling gait seems to have tremendous power in his hands.
The Chinese audience suddenly remembered the Eighteen Palms of Subduing the Dragon. I am afraid that even if Qiao Feng is here, they will have to stay away from Cao Xiu at this time.
The powerful swing brought the music to its peak.
The Magic City Symphony Orchestra fired up and played the brilliant and magnificent first theme at a deafening volume. It was as brilliant as gold and as majestic as a torrent. This was the most glorious scene of victory.
Brilliant, gorgeous.
The golden sunshine spreads over every corner of the world.
Piccolo, trombone, and bassoon played a carol, the people cheered, and the hero triumphed.
A sea of joy.
While everyone was reveling in the carnival, fate once again showed its fangs.
"Deng, Deng, Deng, Deng~" This is the threat of fate. However, compared with the "knock on the door of fate" at the beginning of the first movement, the threat at this time is already weak.
The cold majesty at the beginning was gone, only the fierce look and the soft heart remained.
This time it's not humanity's total defeat, but destiny.
The brilliant and bright music sounded again, and the remaining shadow of the theme of fate suddenly melted like ice and snow.
The theme of fate finally surrendered, the forces of darkness were completely disarmed, and this decisive battle with fate finally ended with the complete victory of light.
Cao Xiu raised his hands to the top of his head, and then pressed down hard.
"Symphony of Destiny" ends.
There was silence for three seconds.
Stein stood up and was the first to start applauding.
Clap softly at first and then more vigorously.
A tsunami of applause completely flooded the hall.
Cao Xiu waved to all the band members to stand up. Then he turned around and waved to Xu Nuo and Lin Wanqing.
He wanted to return all this honor to the promise.
Today's performance is the most exciting performance of Cao Xiu's life. Of course he knows how much shock "Symphony of Destiny" will cause.
Xu Nuo originally didn't plan to go up, but Cao Xiu always insisted.
Stein turned around, glanced at Xu Nuo, and made a gesture of invitation.
Only then did Xu Nuo realize that Stein's face was full of tears. The world's most famous music master actually shed two lines of tears.
Xu Nuo stood up and walked onto the stage with Lin Wanqing.
All the audience stood up, and the audience kept applauding, and the applause never subsided.
Mike stood up and sighed: "This is the greatest work."
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Mike's heart tightened. Stein, the greatest composer in the world, was right next to him, and he actually dared to say that other pieces of music were the greatest works.
Do you want to explain?
Just when he was struggling, he saw Stein turn his head, nodded and said: "Yes, this is the greatest work."
Mike was confused.
Stein, who had never looked at him before, actually talked to him?
This was even more shocking to him than "Symphony of Destiny".
Music may one day have a breakthrough, but he never doubted that Stein would never be able to deal with him in his life.
"This is the art of destiny," Stein added through tears.
Mike's spirits perked up as today's surprises came one after another.
Stein, who never talked to him, actually started talking to him and even started the conversation.
Mike almost suspected that this was a dream.
On the stage, Cao Xiu held Xu Nuo's hand and bowed to the audience in thanks.
The thunderous applause reached another level again.
This "Symphony of Destiny" completely shocked everyone.
The whole place was in an uproar, the applause never stopped, and the audience refused to stop even if they clapped their hands heavily.
Bolin was ecstatic, this was the best time for them to hit the music capital of the world.
The place where "Symphony of Destiny" premiered, the place of Longxing!
The applause lasted for more than ten minutes, and the audience was still immersed in shock.
Outside the hall, reporters were scratching their heads and almost going crazy.
They were eager to know what was coming from inside and why the applause lasted for more than ten minutes and has not stopped now.
What kind of song is it that can make the audience so enthusiastic?
In the hall, Xunuo glanced at the state of Mr. Cao Xiu and frowned slightly. He picked up the microphone and said, "I'm sorry, everyone, the old man is in a bad state. I'm afraid he won't be able to return."
The song "Symphony of Destiny" left Cao Xiu exhausted and his arms were shaking. He would definitely not be able to return to the performance.
But it doesn't matter, he can still come back.
Stein wiped his tears randomly and said, "Can you summarize the song just now?"
Xu Nuo looked at him and said solemnly: "I want to hold the throat of fate, and it will never let me surrender."
Stein closed his eyes, savored it carefully, then took off his hat, which he never took off, and bowed to the promise.
(End of chapter)