The God of Conducting Starting from Absolute Pitch

Chapter 383 Returning Home in Glory [End of this Volume]

Su Yue decided to go with Li Miaomiao to conduct follow-up contract negotiations with the people from the Salzburg Music Festival.

It's not just about discussing future cooperation between the Harmony Orchestra and the Salzburg Festival.

There are also some collaborations outside of music festivals, such as agency contracts.

There is a slight tendency in Salzburg to promote the Harmony Symphony Orchestra.

After all, the more emerging symphonies there are, the deeper the foundation of the Salzburg Festival will be, the more symphony orchestras they will be able to choose from, and the diversity of the festival will be enriched.

After all, the Salzburg Festival can continue to be famous in the world even after the loss of the Berlin Philharmonic, and countless people go to Salzburg to attend the festival.

If their foundation was not strong enough, and they invested in fewer symphony orchestras and top musicians, they would have been abandoned by the world and disappeared from the stage without knowing when.

Therefore, both sides have a strong desire to cooperate.

As long as the demands made by both parties are not too excessive, it should not take long for everyone to complete the contract.

And what is excessive and what is not excessive.

This actually depends on Li Miaomiao's negotiation skills.

When Chen Qiu asked Li Miaomiao to go with Su Yue to negotiate, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

It would be great if the orchestra could have a dedicated external publicity department or a legal department.

This way, Li Miaomiao doesn't have to deal with many things alone.

It’s not that Chen Qiu doesn’t believe Li Miaomiao. Everything Li Miaomiao does is great.

However, Chen Qiu has always felt that for such external matters, it would be easier to find a solution if more people were involved and everyone worked together to analyze the situation, rather than thinking hard about it alone.

It is also easier to obtain more benefits.

It’s a pity that although the band has added some musicians, it is still a little small if they want to set up a formal company and establish departments such as the legal department, finance department, and publicity and public relations department.

It would be great if Li Miaomiao had a bunch of clones.

For example, if there were Li Xinxin, Li Sensen, Li Yanyan, Li Yaoyao and so on, they could form a five-element team. The five elements combined would be invincible and could directly handle a lot of messy things such as legal and financial matters.

How wonderful that is.

Chen Qiu looked at the busy Li Miaomiao and thought so in a slightly immature way.

It is obvious that Li Miaomiao is probably the only one in her family. She is called Miaomiao more because her horoscope lacks water, rather than because she is a quintuplet.

Li Miaomiao didn't notice the impolite things Chen Qiu was thinking about.

She just continued to talk to Chen Qiu at her own normal pace about what she had just discussed with the person in charge of the Salzburg Music Festival.

Apart from publicity and finance, the rest were minor issues, such as Chen Qiu and his team's support for the Salzburg Music Festival and the orchestra's ideas about the Salzburg Music Festival. Li Miaomiao spoke to the festival on behalf of Chen Qiu.

They are all just polite words, no promises, and nothing given.

Li Miaomiao was already very familiar with the skill of talking nonsense in such occasions, so there was no need for Chen Qiu to say anything more, she could handle everything properly.

After confirming that there was nothing else going on, Chen Qiu took the rest of the people back to the hotel to rest.

On the second day, Li Miaomiao continued to stay in Salzburg to change her ticket and prepare for subsequent cooperation negotiations with the Salzburg Music Festival.

Su Yue followed Chen Qiu and others and took a bus back to Frankfurt.

There is no update on the Musicians magazine side yet.

Chen Qiu didn't know how many points they could get this time.

What kind of results can be achieved in this music mecca of Europe.

But as far as he feels, combined with their performance in Salzburg, there should be no problem with an average score of 9.5 points.

As for getting a higher score, Chen Qiu still didn't dare to think about it.

After all, with a score of 9.5, it has already ranked first in Haicheng.

Haicheng Symphony Orchestra only ranked first in Haicheng with 9.5 points. Now they have directly surpassed Haicheng Symphony Orchestra, which may be a little too greedy.

If they can get a score of 9.5 in Europe, then as long as there are no major mistakes in subsequent performances after returning to China this year, a score of 9.3 or 9.4 would not be a big problem.

After all, the right to speak on these things still lies in Europe and the United States, and the scores for performances in Europe and the United States have slightly higher weight in musician magazines than those in China.

This is not some shady thing.

If Musicians Magazine wanted to do something shady, they would have been led astray by people from China and Japan a long time ago.

The main reason is that Musicians Magazine invites many top music critics to stay at some music festivals to listen to and analyze the music of various musicians from all over the world.

These music critics are basically the kind of people who only care about the performance of music and not its international impact.

They also have the highest tolerance for music.

No matter whether the music you play is traditional Japanese style or Chinese style, as long as you have your own thing and as long as you perform well, they will give you high scores.

This is the main reason why the scores of these music critics are highly weighted.

There's nothing I can do, I've heard it too many times.

Although Chen Qiu was not quite sure what kind of scores these music critics would give him, he learned from some people that those music critics seemed to like the performance of the Harmony Symphony Orchestra very much.

If they are lucky, the Harmony Symphony Orchestra might be selected as Rookie of the Year this year.

Recommended to music lovers all over the world.

In response, Chen Qiu simply expressed his gratitude and did not give too much expectations.

It's good to have this kind of thing, but it doesn't matter if you don't have it.

As long as the band's score continues to rise, their band's ranking will rise rapidly.

So Chen Qiu doesn’t care whether there is a Rookie of the Year or not.

After all, it’s a very simple truth.

In addition to the honor, the Rookie of the Year award also brings an increase in ticket revenue.

This may be very good news for the top symphony orchestras, but for the Harmony Orchestra, it really doesn't matter.

Their concert hall can only hold about 600 people.

Their concert hall now has more than 500 permanent audience members.

Even if you promote it further, at most you can help them sell out the remaining dozens of tickets, but it's impossible to sell more.

What about further publicity?
Apart from its influence on audiences, Musicians Magazine's influence on music festivals and some commercial concert halls is actually not that high.

At most, they would be invitations to music festivals or concert halls where few people attend or listen.

This is completely different from the promotion of the Salzburg Festival.

You know, if Salzburg wants to use publicity, Chen Qiu and his team can get more performance opportunities, more invitations to large-scale international music festivals, and more cooperation with top concert halls.

Chen Qiu's Harmony Symphony Orchestra is not a world-class orchestra like the Berlin Philharmonic. It is not the case that they can revitalize the economy of a music festival and directly affect hundreds of thousands of people just by attending that festival.

If they had this ability, they would have already become one of the top 20 orchestras in the world. Why would they have to negotiate with the Salzburg Festival for some petty profits?
and.

It’s not like the Berlin Philharmonic hasn’t changed its music festivals.

Even if they moved to the Baden-Baden Music Festival, it would only allow the audience who followed them to listen to the concert to change venue, and it would not directly revitalize the Baden-Baden Music Festival like the previous Salzburg Music Festival.

What the Berlin Philharmonic, which has millions or tens of millions of fans around the world, cannot do, Chen Qiu certainly doesn't think that his small band, which may not even have tens of thousands of fans, can do.

This is the main reason why Chen Qiu attaches more importance to cooperation with the Salzburg Music Festival than with the annual rookie award.

But these are all things for later.

All these will have to wait until Chen Qiu returns to China.

The resources they obtained for this performance were not just some money or drinks.

These are just some of the opportunities.

It means that Chen Qiu is qualified to sit on the music scene in Haicheng and make a living.

And can sit in a very high position.

It is not like before, where they simply survived by squeezing through the cracks of some big orchestras.

The vehicle moved forward quickly.

I returned to Frankfurt Airport from Salzburg with the Harmony Symphony Orchestra, preparing to board the plane.

Everyone quickly packed their luggage, sent their luggage for check-in, and went straight to customs without any hesitation, waiting for boarding to begin.

After performing three consecutive shows in Europe, they were a little tired.

What they want to do most now is to get on the plane as soon as possible and go home to have a good sleep.

Eat some local food.

At least don't eat white food every day.

It's not that white people's food is not delicious.

Some of the white food they eat is actually quite delicious, with plenty of fried chicken, burgers, pasta, pizza and steak.

It is completely different from the white food that normal international students eat.

But it’s still quite comfortable to eat these occasionally.

If we keep eating it, no one will be able to accept it.

Originally, everyone wanted to go to Chinese restaurants overseas to see if there were any delicious Chinese food.

But when you look at the cheapest dish, as long as it contains meat, it basically starts at 12 euros, and 15, 18, or even more than 20 euros is normal.

People are still reluctant to spend this money.

A bowl of fish-flavored shredded pork rice costs 100 yuan.

Even if you have money, you shouldn't waste it like this!
Considering that they would have to return home soon, everyone would rather spend their money on eating some white food rather than expensive Chinese food.

Looking at everyone's anxious expressions, Chen Qiu seemed extremely calm.

After all, for him, he has long been accustomed to white people's food.

He could bear not having Chinese food for ten days or half a month.

Besides, he had just been to Su Yue's house before and cooked Chinese food with Su Yue.

I have no obsession with Chinese food anymore.

Looking at the people who were checking in their luggage, Chen Qiu couldn't help but smile at Su Yue beside him.

"So, you really don't plan to return home with us? Although the price of buying tickets at the last minute may be a bit expensive, as long as you agree, I won't even blink an eye even if I give you a first-class seat!" "No, my studies won't last very long. I should be able to finish my studies soon, and then I should be able to return to the band."

Su Yue looked at Chen Qiu and said softly.

"I may not be able to help the orchestra in China, but as long as you come to Europe to perform, I should be able to come and participate."

"It's a pity that the band doesn't have you. It always feels like it's missing something."

Chen Qiu shook his head helplessly.

He looked at Lefu who was packing his luggage in the distance and found that it was a little over the limit. He was struggling to discuss with others to see if they could share the luggage allowance. He couldn't help but sigh and said to Su Yue.

"The Yuefu is still a little bit lacking. His musical level is still okay, but how should I put it? It's just a little bit lacking. There is no way to connect the whole wind instrument together."

"Give him a little more time."

Su Yue said calmly.

"With more practice, sooner or later he will be able to integrate the wind instrument part."

Chen Qiu joked, "I'm afraid that by the time you come back, he may not be able to integrate the wind instrument part."

Su Yue smiled and said, "Isn't that just right?"

Chen Qiu was stunned for a moment, then he also laughed: "Oh, yes, that's right, it's just right."

As they talked, a silence fell between the two.

The two of them just looked at the people checking in their luggage bit by bit, and no one said a word.

Until the last person, Qin Xian also put his luggage on.

Chen Qiu then sighed and said to Su Yue.

"By the way, can't we go back early? If you are here, our band will be complete. We should be able to strive for the first place in Haicheng this year, and then next year, the year after, and later, maybe we can strive for the first place in China."

"So your goal is just to be number one in China?"

Su Yue looked at Chen Qiu and asked him.

"Are you satisfied with being the best in China?"

Chen Qiu was silent, then shook his head.

"No, I'm not satisfied. I want to be number one in the world."

"In that case, the answer is obvious, isn't it?"

Su Yue looked at the orchestra and said slowly.

"I'm still a little short of it. I still have a little bit to learn from my teacher, so I still need some time. Now is not my limit. When I return after completing my studies, I will be able to push the wind instrument part to its most perfect state."

"So how long will that day last?" Chen Qiu asked.

Su Yue shook her head: "I don't know."

Chen Qiu frowned: "I don't know?"

"Hmm, I don't know."

Su Yue sighed softly, looked into Chen Qiu's eyes, and spoke very seriously.

"I will work hard to move forward to a higher level, so I hope that when I officially return to the orchestra, I can see a better Harmony Symphony Orchestra, a Harmony Symphony Orchestra that can stand at the forefront of China even without me."

"Then, I will use all my strength to lead us to the highest point in the world! Just like you told me before!"

Su Yue's eyes were extremely serious.

That's categorical.

It was obvious that she really took what Chen Qiu said before to heart.

And she really wants to become number one in the world.

She looked at Chen Qiu and asked softly.

"Don't you want to?"

Chen Qiu looked at Su Yue's serious expression, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

The joy in his heart could not be suppressed.

He grinned at Su Yue.

"Of course! I want to!"

Chen Qiu turned his head to look at the Frankfurt Airport logo behind him, narrowed his eyes, and spoke slowly.

"This is just the beginning, a beginning for the world to know us. Only when the world knows us can we make the world submit to me little by little. After all..."

Chen Qiu turned to look at Su Yue: "We are the Harmony Symphony Orchestra."

At this moment, Qin Xian had already checked in his luggage.

He looked at the empty space behind him and Chen Qiu standing in the distance chatting with Su Yue. He couldn't help but sigh and spoke loudly to Chen Qiu from the distance.

"Commander Chen Qiu, hurry up and check it in. It will be too late if we don't check it in now."

"okay."

Chen Qiu responded with a smile, walked forward and handed his luggage to the staff. After waiting for a moment, he got his luggage tag.

Su Yue sent Chen Qiu to the customs gate.

Customs at Frankfurt Airport was very fast.

Especially in places that come from Germany.

Basically they just stamp your passport and then let you go.

There are also a lot of people who use the self-service pass device to pass through customs by scanning their passports.

Qin Xian had obviously already passed through customs.

Around Chen Qiu and Su Yue, there were only some Europeans who were also preparing to go through customs.

Looking at the people around her, Su Yue looked at Chen Qiu and said softly.

"Well, I wish you all the best in your future performances."

"okay!"

Chen Qiu lifted the bag on his back and nodded with a smile.

"Then I also wish you all the best in your studies in Europe and hope you can return home soon."

"Ah."

Su Yue nodded.

Silence fell between the two.

Chen Qiu licked his lips, as if he had something to say.

Su Yue tilted her head, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Anything else?"

"Well, how should I put it..."

A rare look of hesitation appeared on Chen Qiu's face.

His mood was extremely complicated.

It seems like he is doing some kind of psychological counseling.

Finally, he made up his mind and said to Su Yue.

"Um, could you come over here for a moment?"

"Ok?"

Su Yue was puzzled and moved closer to Chen Qiu.

Chen Qiu glanced around and waved again.

"Come closer."

"Oh……"

Su Yue stood in front of Chen Qiu, looked up at him and raised her eyebrows.

"and then?"

"Then……"

Chen Qiu's face turned red. He took a step back and kissed Su Yue lightly at lightning speed. Then his face turned red instantly and he quickly ran towards the customs.

I quickly threw the passport in my hand to customs.

Looking forward to the customs stamping his document at the same speed as before.

Just didn't expect it.

This time, the customs acted slowly.

With an expression as if he was watching a play, he turned the official seal in his hand around, then pointed behind Chen Qiu.

Chen Qiu's body stiffened and he turned around awkwardly, only to find that Su Yue had come behind him.

Su Yue raised her eyebrows: "You... don't want to explain something?"

Chen Qiu was embarrassed: "Ahem, well, I..."

Before Chen Qiu finished speaking, Su Yue took a step forward, held Chen Qiu's face with both hands, and pressed her lips tightly against Chen Qiu's lips.

The customs officer behind Chen Qiu lit up, poked another customs officer next to him with his arm, and whispered "wooooo".

For a moment, Chen Qiu's breathing stagnated slightly.

His brain didn't react until Su Yue let go.

Looking at the dazed Chen Qiu, Su Yue gently wiped the water stains from her lips, stretched out her finger and lightly tapped Chen Qiu's lips, then spoke to Chen Qiu with a smile like a queen.

"Remember, this is the real farewell."

Chen Qiu's face flushed.

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