Chapter 172 Moonlight Sonata
The moonlight is like silver threads, shining on the splendid manor mansion.
Under the night, a carriage drove through the quiet path, and the patterns carved on the body of the car by mithril reflected the faint light.
The four horses pulling the cart are all pure Roland war horses, wearing sparkling silver saddles. Their coats are as white as snow and majestic. They parked in front of the main entrance of the mansion.
On the steps, Prince Lothair was well-dressed and waiting here early just to welcome this distinguished guest from afar.
Princess Celine.
The princess of the Grand Duchy of Lucia, the daughter of the elector, the saint of the Moonlight Church... all kinds of halos surround her.
Even Lothair couldn't help but feel nervous and expectant when facing the exquisite silver carriage.
The attendant lifted a corner of the satin curtain.
Princess Celine wears a silver silk dress, a crown inlaid with gems, and a large fan-shaped snow-white collar on the back of her neck. Her petticoat and collar are reinforced with whale bones.
Her facial features are exquisite, her long snow-white hair sets off her perfect face and breathtaking emerald green eyes, and her temperament is as noble and elegant as the Moonlight Goddess.
Prince Lothair tried his best to contain the ripples in his heart, but his flashing eyes still betrayed his wavering at this time.
He stretched out his right hand and said in a gentlemanly manner: "Princess Celine, this dinner will be even more glorious because of your arrival."
Celine lowered her eyes, unable to see reveal her mood at the moment.
Under the guidance of the maid on the side, Celine got out of the carriage, nodded slightly towards Lothair, and walked towards the mansion door dignifiedly.
Lothair was left aside, and he calmly retracted his hand, looking back at Celine's tall back, his eyes gradually becoming cold.
In order to make friends with the Moonlight Church behind Princess Celine, Lothair specifically inquired about information related to this princess.
This princess was chosen by the Moonlight Church since she was a child. She lives deep in the palace, away from the outside world, and is mysterious.
It was not until recent years that the forces of the dark night became more and more rampant, and she went on missions to various countries on behalf of the Moonlight Church, taking it as her own duty to spread the belief in the Moon God.
There are rumors that Princess Celine loves classical music and has a unique perception and understanding of music. She once shed tears while listening to a palace orchestra concert in the Golden Onyx Hall.
Because of this.
Lotel invited Christian, one of the most famous musicians in the imperial capital Tofanna, to attend this dinner with him.
As Christian's sponsor, Lothair encouraged the musician to compose music on the harpsichord in order to impress Christian, impress Princess Celine, and indirectly gain the support of the Moonlight Church!
“A princess who is inexperienced in the world, but she has so much energy behind her... If the crown prince hadn’t been decided and my father was hesitant between me and my brother, how could I have spent so much money on this woman! "
Lotel thought of the embarrassing scene just now again, and a trace of annoyance flashed deep in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
“However, this banquet is also a good opportunity for Christian to gain reputation for me.”
He thought of the exclamations that would be heard at the banquet later, and felt better, proudly Thought:
"In a remote and remote place like Jianhe County, there is no musician who is qualified to be on the Golden Agate Hall. Today, I will act as a mercy and open the eyes of these poor nobles!"
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In the hall.
A huge crystal chandelier hangs high in the dome. Attendants holding silver plates shuttle between the guests, and the glasses are filled with amber wine.
The moment Princess Celine walked into the hall, the entire palace seemed to fall into silence for a moment. Everyone looked at her perfect cheeks, and they all showed a look of trance.
Even the music stopped, and one of the string players played the wrong note, disrupting the rhythm of the entire piece of music, but no one blamed him because it was justifiable.
June Lannister looked at the famous Moonlight Saint, a look of surprise flashed across her heroic cheeks.
Then I thought about it.
"This beauty is suitable to be introduced to Baron Yeats."
June secretly said: "As long as he has an engagement, he will not steal Elsa from me!"< br>
In the hall, Christian, an artist with a stern face, saw Princess Celine arriving and knew that it was time to complete his mission.
He pushed aside the stunned crowd, came to Princess Celine, and bowed with his hands on his chest. His unpleasant hoarse voice echoed in the silent hall.
"Noble and beautiful Princess Celine, I heard that you have unique insights into music. In fact, Prince Lothair ordered me to prepare a new musical instrument. This will be an era-changing instrument. I don't know if I can It is an honor to present this instrument to you.”
Under the gaze of everyone, Princess Celine showed a decent smile and nodded gracefully like a swan.
"I have heard of your name, Mr. Christian, a famous luthier in the imperial capital."
"I am indeed very interested in the instrument you mentioned, and I would like to invite you to go." Ready, thank you very much. ”
The harpsichord is very light and comes in a case. You just need to open the cover and place it on the stand to play.
Beside the marble columns and on the velvet carpeted floor, a harpsichord is displayed here.
This new type of musical instrument was the first time for many nobles present, and curiosity appeared on their faces.
With all the guests watching, Christian sat on the piano chair next to the clavichord, his fingers slightly bent on the keys.
Christian's expression was solemn, his whole face glowed with a noble look, and he said solemnly:
"Please allow me to use this instrument to present you a song on behalf of Prince Lothair. , Princess Celine——"
"The name of this piano piece is, Moonlight."
His fingers gently touched the keys, and the notes flowed out like spring water, and the soft music was full of affection and tenderness.
Christian's appearance is ordinary, but the sound of the piano he plays is enough to lead everyone to imagine the dreamy scene of the moonlight lingering in the palace.
June suddenly knew why this piece of music was called Moonlight.
She seemed to see the bright moon shining on the silver-covered snow-capped mountains, and under the night sky dotted with stars, the moonlight illuminated the tranquil wilderness.
Hazy, romantic, soft... Christian's piano music made June feel calmer, and she couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
He is worthy of being a musician who once graced the Golden Onyx Hall.
With Christian’s skills and the harpsichord, a groundbreaking instrument, this performance was perfect!
The song is over.
Christian closed his eyes tightly, as if bathed in the bright moonlight.
There was warm applause from all around. "Mr. Christian, your musical attainments have improved again." Dean Richard applauded.
A bard is not only required to write poetry, but also to be involved in all arts such as music, art, and architecture.
Richard has been immersed in music for many years, and he has to admit that Christian is a veritable musical genius, and he can actually use music to paint a picture under the moonlight!
All the guests were whispering to each other, and they all spoke highly of this piece of music. The sound of discussion fell into Lothair's ears, and the corners of the proud prince's mouth could not help but rise.
"Princess Celine, what do you think of this piece of music?" Lothair asked calmly, "Do you have the qualifications to have the record turned into a score and allow the musicians to enter the Moonlight Temple to perform?"
In the Temple The music played in the church usually has strict requirements. For example, only gospel is allowed to be played in the church, while the music played in the war temple is impassioned war hymns.
If the Moonlight Song composed by Christian can be played in the Moonlight Temple, the reputation of Lothair, the sponsor behind the scenes, will also be enhanced.
“It’s a very delicate instrument, and this piece of music is even more beautiful.” Princess Celine declined elegantly and dignifiedly: “But most of the music in the Moonlight Temple is played on the harp.”
“ I can ask Christian to rewrite this harpsichord piece into a harp piece." Lothair asked reluctantly, "Will this satisfy the Moonlight Church?"
Princess Celine's emerald green eyes flashed slightly, and she said bluntly: "This piece of music is very good, but it seems that there is still something missing."
Lotel was slightly startled.
Christian stood up abruptly, his stern face flushed with damaged self-esteem, and said quickly: "What's wrong? Princess, please make it clear!"
Princess Celine He smiled slightly and shook his head slightly: "I am just a listener. I am just expressing my random thoughts. Please don't take it to heart, Mr. Christian... This piece of music is indeed excellent and refreshing to my ears."
Lotel Frowning slightly, Celine's reaction was not as enthusiastic as he imagined. Could it be that the information was wrong and that she didn't like music as much as the rumors said?
Glancing at Christian, Lothair saw the artist clenching his clothes tightly and lowering his head thinking about something, so he coughed lightly and signaled him to retreat with his eyes.
Christian did not follow Lothair’s instructions, but stared at Princess Celine closely and said:
“Actually, as you said, I am creating this When I was playing the song, I felt like something was missing... But what is it? I can’t figure it out, I’m going crazy! Princess, what’s missing in my moonlight song?” br>
The second floor of the lobby.
A clear voice sounded, answering Christian's obsession.
"The difference is change, the difference is a climax leading to the full moon moment."
The hall fell into a brief silence due to these words.
A glimmer of light flashed across Princess Celine's eyes, and she nodded in agreement.
Everyone looked up at the sound and saw a silver-haired young man putting his hands on the railing.
His appearance is outstanding and his temperament is extraordinary.
Judging from the coat of arms on his body, he seems to be from the famous family of Golden Lion, Brondi.
Christian was stunned for a long time, his eyes confused as he murmured and repeated Yeats's words: "Changes..."
Prince Lothair looked unhappy, Christian was his court Musician, even if you can't get Princess Celine's approval, how can you let an outsider point your finger?
"Your Excellency seems to be proficient in music." Lothair said lightly, "In that case, why don't you play a piece for everyone so that you can see the gap between Mr. Christian and Your Excellency?"
There is a hidden meaning in these words, and anyone with a discerning eye can see Prince Lothair’s dissatisfaction.
Obviously, Lothair took great pains just to show off in front of Princess Celine.
Now that his eyes are attracted to Baron Yeats, how can he not feel grudge?
Lotaire asked Yeats to play in front of the public, obviously to prevent him from getting off the stage.
After all, even if Yeats really knew how to play the harpsichord, a new instrument, his skills would not be comparable to Christian's, and it would only expose his flaws!
“To comment on music, you don’t need to be really proficient in this instrument.” Princess Celine said calmly, “Besides, the harpsichord has just come out, and it would be a bit awkward for His Royal Highness to invite Mr. Brondi to play it. It’s hard to force someone to do something difficult.”
Lothair was secretly angry, could he let that young man get through like this?
He was unwilling to give in, but maintained his demeanor on the surface and said with a smile: "As Princess Celine said, an epoch-making instrument like the harpsichord cannot be controlled by some flattering musicians. Come on."
Richard frowned slightly, Lothair was a man of great power and publicity, and these words were really dissatisfying.
At this time, Richard heard Yeats's sweet and unhurried voice, like a spring breeze.
"Then I will respectfully obey and use the harpsichord to present a piece of music to everyone present."
Baron Yeats actually wants to play? !
These words fell on everyone’s ears, and whispers could not help but erupt in the hall.
June frowned slightly... Yeats didn't seem like someone who would be easily provoked? Why was Lothair so excited that he couldn't help but want to perform in front of the public?
Even if he really knew how to play the harpsichord, with Christian's "Moonlight" in front of him, he would not be able to surpass him, and Yeats's reputation would be greatly affected by this!
Prince Lothair just thought that the other party was ignorant and fearless. A trace of contempt flashed in his eyes. With a smile, he stretched out his hand and said:
"Looking forward to your performance."
Princess Celine looked at the silver-haired boy who was neither humble nor overbearing as he walked through the hall with a hint of curiosity.
At the same time, on the second floor of the hall, Duke Vic glanced at his longing-looking daughter beside him and said puzzledly:
“Do you really think that his piano music is better than "Is Christian better?"
In Duke Vic's opinion, Yeats was just a young and energetic man who had no choice but to fall into a trap!
Elsa smiled silently, Yeats' figure was reflected in her green eyes.
Under the gaze of everyone, Yeats came to the harpsichord and looked at it carefully.
Then he sat down calmly, adjusted his posture and seat, and placed his slender fingers on the keys.
"The piano piece I want to play is called "Moonlight Sonata."" Yeats said calmly.
Moonlight Sonata by music giant Beethoven. It is said that the title "Moonlight" was given to him by later generations, but this does not prevent it from being a great movement.
In fact, many listeners for thousands of years have imagined the moonlight shining on the quiet lake because of this title and Beethoven's music.
Contrary to many people's imagination, Moonlight Sonata is not as poetic and picturesque as Debussy's "Moonlight", but is full of images of pain and struggle unique to Beethoven's works.
Especially the third movement of the Moonlight Sonata is even more passionate and passionate. It is more like a rainstorm than moonlight. It adopts Presto and is surging, firmly grabbing the heartstrings of the audience.
Yeats wanted to "copy" this piece of Beethoven's work in front of Princess Celine, so as to gain the support of the Moonlight Church!
The words fell.
Everyone was stunned.
He even challenged Christian’s moonlight song with a piano piece also called Moonlight!
(End of this chapter)