Chapter 181 Watching a World-Class Performance
This is the second time Su Mu has stepped into the First Theater in Shangjing.
He has visited here once, but that time he just wandered outside and could not enter the First Stage Hall.
This hall is not easily opened. Only heavyweight performances will be staged here. It is almost exclusively used for state banquets to receive guests.
Today, Su Mu was invited as an audience member.
Tonight's performance is the world's most famous Western European pianist. Every time he plays, it can cause a sensation and fascinate countless music fans. .
The audience present today are all the best in the field of piano in China.
Here, Su Mu is considered a newcomer.
If he hadn't performed well in the competition and won the favor of the industry leaders, he probably wouldn't have even had such an opportunity.
"Su Mu!"
A familiar voice reached his ears, and Su Mu was busy looking around in the crowd.
Soon, he saw Lin Yu, who walked towards him with a smile, waving his hand, and looked happy.
"Brother Lin, you are here too!" Su Mu greeted him excitedly.
"Well, our association has two places, and I took one." Lin Yu responded with a smile.
"I was just wondering if I would run into you here today, and you actually came. That's great!"
"Yeah, I didn't expect to get an invitation either."
"Don't be so modest. I watched your competition. In the recent Youth Cups, the Chinese music industry seems to be a little quiet. The level of the first place is generally not high, but you are different. You are far better than others."
"Brother Lin, your praise is a bit excessive." Su Mu smiled slightly, with a little embarrassment on his face.
"The Yangtze River's waves behind push the waves in front, and the young are formidable! I, the wave in front, am about to be beaten to death on the beach."
The two of them walked into the backcourt while talking and laughing.
The entire hall presents an elegant circular structure, with a gorgeous stage in the center, surrounded by rows of seats, which are divided into lower and upper levels, rising layer by layer to form a natural audience ladder.
The ceiling of the hall is dominated by a simple and elegant white, matched with warm yellow lights, which complement each other and create a warm and luxurious atmosphere.
The lights are like golden threads, embellishing every corner of the hall with brilliance, and the visual splendor is dazzling.
Even though there are many people entering the inner field, it is still very quiet in this closed space.
Even the voices of people talking are very low.
Lin Yu leaned over to Su Mu's ear and whispered, "Which row and seat are you
in?" Su Mu showed the ticket in his hand to Lin Yu, who whispered in surprise, "What a fate, I'm sitting next to you."
Lin Yu excitedly showed his seat number, and Su Mu saw that the row number on it was indeed the same row as his, and the seat number was one number away from his, so it was just the neighbor.
Not long after they sat down, the rest of the audience also entered the venue one after another, waiting for the performance to begin.
When the time came, the performance started on time, and the notes poured out like a trickle, instantly filling the entire venue and echoing in every corner.
It was indeed a world-class performance. Su Mu sat in his seat, staring intently at the performance on the stage, feeling the soul-stirring melody. Every note seemed to strike deep in his soul, stirring up ripples in his heart.
He immersed himself in it while learning at the same time. After a performance, Su Mu also recognized his own shortcomings and areas that need improvement from the master's performance, and benefited a lot.
When the performance ended, Lin Yu expressed his thoughts on the side: "It's really amazing! It feels like he is in the realm of unity between man and piano. In his hands, music is like a part of his body."
Lin Yu was right, and Su Mu felt the same after listening to it. So he still has a long way to go. He can't be proud and complacent because of one competition. He still needs to continue to work hard and continue to improve his piano skills.
After leaving the theater, Su Mu wanted to treat Lin Yu to a meal. When they were in Haishi before, Lin Yu had taken good care of him. Now that he was in Beijing, he naturally had to do his best to be a good host.
Because Lin Yu had a trip back to Haishi in the afternoon, Su Mu randomly picked a restaurant with a high-end decoration.
Perhaps because it was close to the theater, the theme of the restaurant was inseparable from music, as if every corner was telling the story of notes.
The most eye-catching thing was the magnificent grand piano in the center of the hall.
In such an atmosphere, Su Mu and Lin Yu happily exchanged their hobbies while discussing playing the piano, and they finished the meal unknowingly.
After the meal, Lin Yu had to say goodbye to Su Mu because he was in a hurry to catch the high-speed rail.
After Lin Yu left, Su Mu went to the front desk to settle the bill, but heard a fierce quarrel next to him.
"What? You can't play? What if the customers complain later?"
"Boss, I can't help it. I suddenly had a stomachache and couldn't go on stage."
"But you came so suddenly, how can I find someone to replace you?" The boss frowned, feeling very upset.
"Besides, there will be a big boss coming later. He specially booked a show. How can I explain this to him?"
The boss' voice became more and more urgent, as if time was passing too fast in front of him.
The pianist was also helpless. He got sick suddenly and had no choice but to ask for leave. "Boss, why don't you ask other customers? This is near the theater, and there are many customers who can play the piano. We can hire one temporarily."
"You...eh." The boss was so anxious that he paced on the spot, slapping his thighs.
At this time, Su Mu stepped forward and asked, "What songs are you going to play?"
He didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but just looked at the situation. If the task was not difficult, it would not hurt to help.
The pianist heard someone ask and immediately replied, "Croatian Rhapsody. This song is a little difficult."
If you are not a professional, you can't play it well.
The song is indeed not simple, but for Su Mu, it is no problem.
"If you just want to play one song, I can help you," Su Mu said calmly.
When the boss heard this, his eyes lit up and he looked at Su Mu as if he was his savior.
"Really? Can you play this song?"
Su Mu nodded with certainty, "Okay."
Although the boss was still a little hesitant, he had no other choice at the moment, "That's great. After the deal is done, all your consumption here today will be free."
After all, the customer was extraordinary. He was not afraid of losing money, but he didn't want to lose his reputation. Let this young man have a try.
As the musician said, this is near the theater. Eight out of ten people understand music, five can play musical instruments, and even three of them may be masters. At first glance, ordinary people may hide extraordinary talents.