musicians of old

Chapter 718 "Bayreuth Festival Theater"!

Fanning sat under a parasol and talked about all things Tristan and Isolde.

At that time, Wagner resolutely suspended the creation of "The Ring of the Nibelung" and turned to "Tristan and Isolde". Naturally, he was ambitious and attempted to interpret Schopenhauer's philosophical and aesthetic ideas of "voluntarism" and "music as the highest art" with a groundbreaking "music drama"!

This explains why Fanning has always thought of Wagner since he was interviewed by the Special Patrol Office in the first half of the year and entered the creation stage of the third movement of the "Fifth Symphony", and why he decided to reproduce such a work today.

"Tristan and Isolde" is based on ancient European legends and medieval literature, but Wagner made substantial adjustments and deletions to the content based on his own understanding.

Of course, when Fanning explains it to everyone in this life, he has to give more "fictional" and "magic changes" explanations.

But this did not prevent the painter Marey and the two girls around him from listening very seriously and attentively.

".The knight Tristan fell in love with the king's fiancée Isolde, a love that was against the ethical norms of the world. The potion made it even more uncontrollable. The two ignored warnings and dangers and forgot about their vows. After painful confusion and struggle, the two finally accepted death calmly and happily, thus freeing themselves from the control of fate and achieving eternal nirvana."

"The main thread running through the play is a core idea that is typical of Schopenhauer - you can imagine that this is an ancient scholar living in a secret history that does not exist."

"This idea holds that irresistible love is the highest reality in life!"

"It controls everything and camouflages itself as various open and hidden flames in the mortal world. The mortal creatures caught up in it can only submit to this omnipresent 'will'."

“Desire is painful. People will try every possible way to satisfy their desires, but once they are satisfied, new desires will inevitably arise. Therefore, pain is not a misfortune of probabilistic events, but an inevitable part of the world’s will.”

"There is more than one way to fight, but the only moment of victory is the moment of death. Moreover, this is by no means a way to achieve 'voluntarism' through suicide! This is a cowardly act of succumbing to one's will. Only death that has undergone an active struggle can approach the victory of the spirit!"

As they listened, they felt that Fanning was explaining many secrets, including the candle, the pool, and the embers.

"And then, imagine the music, the awesome music that goes into this process!" Fanning gestured to a space with his hands.

"It melts the rigid and dull stage into a flowing, obedient, impressionable, and energetic three-dimensional book to a certain extent, and its own immeasurable bottom is the ocean of emotions itself. With this effect as the goal and music art as the center, various arts are combined into a 'total art'. Our musical about love and death is a kind of 'total art'!"

After Fan Ning finished his discussion, he let out a long sigh and drank a glass of boiled water.

"Isn't this a tragedy?" Roy asked him softly.

"Of course." Fanning affirmed.

"Of course." Shilan nodded and spread his hands. "You see, he has been in a lazy state since he arrived in San Pereto, but today he suddenly became energetic. Apparently, he can only be so active when talking about death, depression or tragic topics. I have experienced it a long time ago."

"I'm not surprised by this," Roy thought. "But why did you choose to conceive and create such a work while writing the 'Adagio'?"

"The purpose is different." Fan Ning said.

"Purpose?"

“Yeah, this is for fame.”

".Really?" Roy tilted his head.

"Yes, thank God, yes, my understanding seems to be correct." Marley listened carefully at first, and then after careful consideration, his expression became more and more excited, and he couldn't help muttering to himself excitedly.

"Desire and satisfaction, will and appearance. In my previous understanding of this opera, no, musical, I already felt that the relationship between stage design and musical imagery is the relationship between 'appearance' and 'essence'!"

The bearded painter replaced Fanning's glass of sparkling water. "Boss, to be honest, after the 'Vanessa' set sail, you talked to me about opera a few times. Although we hadn't come up with any specific works, the concept was the same. From then on, I gradually began to have the idea of ​​'taking on everything'!" "In this century, the so-called mature romantic opera has actually not formed a true 'director'! Stage production affairs are usually completed in an uncertain way by venue managers, choreographers, composers, conductors, text writers, and core actors. Everyone focuses on issues related to their own expertise. It is difficult to coordinate everything from a high vantage point!"

"Although music is the will and other art forms are the representations, the will must be presented through the representations! Stage design has become a key link in the success of the performance, and if we do it, we have to make a big news! In order to realize this 'holistic art', I have to 'take on a lot'. First of all, I need to find a suitable venue."

"Oh? What kind of venue? How are you finding it?"

Fanning seemed very interested when he heard this and asked with interest.

Marley listed them endlessly with his hand:

"The main material is wood, and all irrelevant decorations are abandoned. During the performance, it is completely dark except for the stage. Paying tribute to the ancient Janus-style amphitheater layout, the fan-shaped stepped auditorium gives everyone the most perfect visual enjoyment. The traditional side boxes are cancelled, the level division between the audience is cancelled, and an orchestra is completely sunk underground!"

"After weighing all the above, I have concluded that the 'Jubilant Theater' in San Perto has very good conditions for renovation! This theater is located on the green hill in the town north of the city. It was the best private theater in the Holy City at the end of the 9th century. However, it has been rumored to be in crisis in recent years due to management problems."

"Good, very good, very good." Fanning looked more and more satisfied as he listened. "Our deputy director Marley is indeed a master of art who came from the Impressionist school. I agree and support everything. The Jubilant Theater, right? It seems to be one of the 'fight theaters' in the previous broadcast of the premiere of The Rite of Spring? But there are countless places where fights have taken place. So, is there still time to renovate it?"

“We have already bought it.”

"Uh?"

"Ms. Roy bought it," Marley explained. "It was almost a month ago. After some efficient and sincere negotiations on capital injection, Ms. Roy now owns 77% of the shares of Jubilant Theater."

"Oh!" Fanning suddenly realized and turned to look at Roy on his left. "Thank you. I haven't paid much attention to the business of the cinema recently. How much did it cost?"

"An investment of just over 900,000 pounds."

"It's costing you money."

"Hmm? It's just so-so, just a little taller than the 'Thor Ruby'." Roy changed his arm to support his chin and blinked with a smiling expression.

Fanning was about to say something, but she smiled slyly again: "But maybe not as good as 'Adagio'?"

You inherited your speaking ability from your father, didn't you? Fanning didn't know what to say for a moment, but fortunately, Sheeran on his right side spoke up: "Carlon, Roy has already bought it, and it is now one of the overseas assets of the Bologna School. The original employees have also received a small salary increase, and Turner Cinemas has parachuted in several management personnel. We have recently been discussing the issue of renaming the theater. After all, it is now part of the chain theater operation system. Do you have any good suggestions?"

"Yes, if the major shareholder changes, we can completely change the name within our own system." Marley agreed.

In a core city like San Pedro, it is never too much to develop a few more cinema chains.

However, since we already have the "Turner Cinemas St. Paul's Hall", we need to make a distinction.

"It's better to have some characteristics." Marais suggested while thinking to himself, "Well, the various conditions specially selected to practice the concept of 'musical drama', the premiere of 'Tristan and Isolde', the time is during the Harvest Art Festival, and it is on the eve of the final 'Seven Days Festival', which is very special."

At this time, Fan Ning finally waved his hand, but the smile on his face was filled with a hint of evil humor -

"Bayreuth Festival Theatre!"

I would like to recommend a book about esoteric Buddhism, written by a friend in the group. You can take a look and read it.