Inside the Royal Grand Theater in Renstadt, the nobles and sorcerers who were enjoying the interlude whispered to each other, discussing the opera that was completely different from the past.
Ever since operas gradually became popular, the interlude structure had been the mainstream without any doubt. Even though somebody had made improvements, they merely made minor adjustments. Nobody dared to abandon the interlude that had been unusually successful. The nobles and civilians of the Kingdom of Holm, on the other hand, were already used to such operas. They liked the solos, the chorus, and the influential arias. As for the plot that the opera was supposed to express itself, they only knew the gist of it, and it was enough for them to understand the feelings behind the singing and the music.
As for the more detailed plot and the more specific classic dialogues, they didn't learn it until they enjoyed the play of the same name and passed it on.
It wasn't a big problem in the past when the plot was relatively simple and not tight enough. It didn't stop them from enjoying the opera, the music, the singing and the basic story. However, as the opera developed, the playwrights, including the big shots such as Oliver, wrote richer and more touching stories. When people listened to operas, they often had the feeling that part of the singing was independent of the plot and was purely demonstrating their skills. The music and the story began to be disconnected.
However, the contradiction was still developing and hadn't reached the tipping point yet. Therefore, after hearing the first act of 'Valkyrie' that Lucien Evans created, they found it hard to get used to it and had a heated discussion, forgetting the etiquette of an opera.
"The whole act is a major interlude?" Stephanie, the wife of Duke James, talked to Jane, the daughter of Duke James next to her.
Jane's black hair had natural curls that draped over her shoulders, exactly like the feeling that she gave herself. In the circle of nobles, she was known as' the quiet doll '.
"I think it's more like a symphony than an interlude. The theme is the content contained in the prelude. Also, the boundary between the aria and the aria seems to be blurred. Just now, the classic monologue after the princess escapes into the woods is the aria that I can confirm. Other times, the features of the two seem to be mixed …" Jane introduced to Stephanie in a low voice.
In the previous opera, it was the first time that she felt that the plot and the melody were so harmonious. Although there were too many things that she was not used to, she was completely immersed in the atmosphere that they created together. She was worried about the princess, hated the cruel new king, hated the insidious prime minister, and sympathized with the loyal maidservant who had died for her. Under such feelings, every song and every melody seemed to be echoing in her heart, beating her heart continuously. It was particularly pleasant and infectious.
It was not until the interlude came that Jane finally recalled the opera just now and introduced the improvements in it. For example, part of the aria was more of a singing part of the aria was singing …
After listening to Jane's introduction in silence, Stephanie and Duke James next to her said in amusement and relief, "One act is a symphony? As expected of Master Evans from Aalto. "
In that place, the brilliance of the symphony eclipsed everything else. When they talked about music, they preferred to call Lucien Master.
After a heated discussion, the nobles all had their own opinions. Most of them believed that, although they were not used to it, the first act of 'Valkyrie' was above average so far. The aria in which the princess recalled her parents, maids, and enemies after she escaped from the perils and reflected on her own situation could be called a classic. It was a rarely-seen song in recent years.
A master was truly a master!
Inside the box, faced with Oliver's question, Lucien told him his creative concept with a smile, feeling rather proud. Although the improvements were based on Mr. Wagner's reforms on the operas on Earth, the plot, melody, songs, and structural design of the opera had all been created by himself.
After hearing Lucien's reply, Oliver was briefly stunned. Then he said with a smile, "I like the concept very much. Music and singing should serve the plot. The musicians who adapted my plays before could never create an opera that satisfied everybody because they did not understand the simple logic. That's why I never liked their adaptations. If only I could've cooperated with you earlier."
Lucien had thought that Oliver would be more or less conservative about such an enormous change. He did not expect that the guy would accept it so easily. Lucien was slightly surprised, but then he felt relieved. As a playwright, the emphasis on the plot was clearly in line with his taste. He was sitting very upright.
Natasha was humming the princess' monologue next to him, and Fernando tapped the armrest softly, as if he were looking forward to the beginning of the next act.
… …
In the Baron Bechig Square in Samara …
Faced with such an opera that subverted the form of the past, the citizens were caught in silence for a moment. They were completely absorbed in the first act just now, moved by the story, the characters' encounters, the melody, and the singers' singing. However, they still felt that it was weird. An opera shouldn't be like that.
"This must be the trend of the development of operas. Mr. Atom Controller is a master of music. Can we compare ourselves to him?" a passionate fan of symphony suddenly said aloud.
His voice broke the brief silence, and the citizens immediately exclaimed.
"Yes, yes. How can our knowledge be comparable to that of the great musicians?"
"The opera just now was indeed better than before. Yes. It was much better, too!"
"So, this is what the top singers and opera actors look like. What we heard in the past can't be compared at all!"
"The money they make for one performance is enough for you to make in a year!"
…
Looking at the splendid Royal Grand Theater on the curtain, Banus said thoughtfully, "Before today, I never thought that I would be able to watch and listen to the performances of the best singers and opera actors. It was the privilege of the high nobles. But now, everything is realized so easily. We can watch an opera in the Royal Grand Theater in Samara. Magic is truly amazing. Also, we can enjoy the changes it brings!"
"Yes. I'm more and more looking forward to the 'magic civilization' that 'Arcana Voice' promotes. Maybe we can see Renstadt without going out in the future. Maybe …" The images and voices on the curtain changed nonstop, mesmerizing Ali. It was the power of gods that the Church promoted in the past!
Thinking about the drastic changes brought by magic and the changes around him, Ali was more or less depressed. Everything was moving forward quickly. What about him? Would he stay in the town forever and grow old without any surprises like his father and grandfather?
The prelude of the second act of "Valkyrie" began to play. There was warmth in the intensity and nervousness, making everyone look forward to it.
In the scene, Princess Amantha encountered a lot of dangers in the forest and gradually grew into a real Knight. Then, in a hunt that was greatly outmatched, she fell off a cliff and was heavily wounded. She was almost killed, but she was saved by a powerful Knight who passed by.
The Knight was a young and handsome man. Sympathetic to the princess, he stayed to teach the princess and deal with the king's hunting together with her. After all the difficulties, the two hearts gradually approached each other, and sparks of love burst out, dyeing the intense atmosphere of the scene with a color that made people feel warm from the bottom of their heart. The audience seemed to have found motivation and support, and they began to look forward to a beautiful future.
In a love song that a man and a woman sang together, the second act slowly came to an end.
While listening to the opera, Ali looked at the theater hall and the nobles on the stream. He put on a sweet smile. Was she listening to the opera, too? Was she feeling warm and peaceful because of the love story between the princess and the knight? Was she remembering the tranquility and joy when she wrote letters to him? Was she listening to the opera too? Was she feeling warm and peaceful because of the love story between the princess and the knight? Was she remembering the tranquility and happiness when she wrote letters to him?
He imagined a lot. After the second act was over, he kept humming the song just now.
The third act was unfolded in an exciting prelude that seemed to contain a dangerous storm. The princess and the Knight embarked on the journey to restore their country. They met many companions and found other knights who were still loyal to the old king. During the process, there were also a lot of dangers. As a result, a golden-haired Knight fell in love with the princess and cut off his left arm for the princess.
"Love makes me unable to control myself …" The golden-haired Knight confessed with a touching aria.
When the audience was worried about the change of their love, the princess replied with an aria, "… You are as perfect as the sun. You are not what I like and expect …"
After the test of love, the princess seemed more mature. Together with her lover, she led the group of Knights to attack the new king and the prime minister. It was a melodious story. The princess, who was more and more determined, defeated the enemy and hanged the bad guys who had been hated by the audience for three acts in the triumphant music.
However, at this moment, the hidden storm suddenly arrived. The wind was roaring, and the thunder was rumbling. The curse of the new king before his death revealed the real identity of the princess's lover. It turned out that he was the prince of the neighboring country, and he was going to occupy the country with the help of the princess!
In the process, love was uncontrollable. He fell in love with the princess, but in the end, he still chose his country. In the thunder created by the drums and the trumpets that mimicked the noises of horses and soldiers, the two of them drew their weapons.
"Why did it turn out like this …"
"The love before was so sweet …"
The audience felt heart-wrenching pain at the end of the third act. Ali was even more absent-minded. Looking at the grand theater with a pale face, he seemed to be able to understand the princess's feelings. It was an insurmountable gap that had to be cut off with her own hands.
The prelude at the beginning of the fourth act burst out vividly and powerfully in the depressing atmosphere, as if it were foreshadowing the princess's charge.
The music was the most classic part of 'Valkyrie', which stirred up the audience's emotions and passion.
"This piece of music alone is enough to make this opera a classic …" Oliver nodded in agreement.
The battle between the princess and the prince was over. The prince fell to the ground and sang a sad but beautiful monologue, while the princess raised her longsword.
"Will she kill him?"
"She can't be so cruel …"
In the whispers, Natasha suddenly heaved a long sigh in the box.
The longsword fell, and the prince died. A sorrowful melody played, and the princess sang a sad but not sad aria.
Ali, who had witnessed the sword and heard the melody, was as pale as ash. It seemed to foreshadow the ending of his fantasy story. The distance between him and the princess was even greater than the distance between the prince and the princess from the neighboring country. The story had ended before it began, and she did not even need to wield her sword because he did not even have a chance to enter the stage …
Tragic love was particularly sorrowful, but the princess who waved her sword was engraved in everyone's heart. At this moment, the intense and depressing melody echoed again. The Knight Legion from the neighboring country had arrived. As it turned out, they had long been captives of darkness and servants of an evil dragon. The reason they wanted to occupy the princess's country was to seize the treasures for the evil dragon!
Holding back her grief, the princess led the Knight Legion to confront the enemy again. Right when they were about to win, the wind that was imitated by musical instruments echoed, and an enormous monster landed on the stage.
It had a lizard-like head and a strong body that was covered in transparent scales. It also had beautiful transparent wings on its back. Under the illumination of the lights, they were all emitting cold and dreamy brilliance.
The unimaginable magnificence spread out of its body, making all the opera actors collapse. Their singing was intermittent as if it were a real scene.
"A … A real dragon?" The nobles in the theater almost bulged their eyes out.
Banus, Ali and the rest of them opened their mouths so wide that they forgot to close them. Was it an opera actor, too?
The dragon was wearing different gemstone rings on its fingers and toes. It also had a crown on its head and a cape made of gold on its body, as if it had just robbed a treasury.
"Hand over your treasures!" it said as if it were singing.
Inside the box, Lucien smiled. "I paid a lot of money for Little Crystal's performance. It's probably the most expensive opera singer in history …"
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