Please, come home and practice the piano

Not long after Li An fell asleep, Lin Qingfeng drove out of the parking lot of the Chengdu Concert Hall.

Riding on the darkness, the black car drove towards the south of the city.

Fang Yongbo, who was sitting in the back seat, was leaning on the back of his chair, rubbing his temples, as if closing his eyes to rest, "Qingfeng, have you finished explaining everything?"

"Okay," Lin Qingfeng held the steering wheel calmly, looked at the rearview mirror and whispered concernedly, "Brother Bo, please get some sleep."

Hearing no more noise from behind, Lin Qingfeng slowed down the car.

25 minutes later, the car slowly stopped in front of a luxury residential complex.

Lin Qingfeng took out his phone and sent two messages respectively, then put down his phone and waited quietly.

About another ten minutes later, a hoarse voice from behind came from behind, half asleep and half awake, "What time is it?"

"11:27," Lin Qingfeng handed Fang Yongbo a bottle of water, "Brother Bo."

"Yes." Fang Yongbo stood up, took the water and took a sip. This sleep was very useful, and he felt much more comfortable.

He has been too busy recently, but fortunately Lin Qingfeng helped him share some of the workload.

Suddenly it occurred to him that he had not yet notified the rehearsal of tomorrow morning, "Tomorrow morning."

Lin Qingfeng: "I have already informed you."

Fang Yongbo hummed and said for a moment, "You should also take a break tomorrow morning and spend some time with the child. Let Kong Chao keep an eye on it."

Kong Chao, Rongai's regimental commander, is also Fang Yongbo's assistant.

Lin Qingfeng: "I'll keep an eye on them. They've been too relaxed recently."

Fang Yongbo: "Listen to me."

Lin Qingfeng: "Yeah"

Fang Yongbo: "There are still five months. Don't worry, but you can tell Xiao Qi and the others to get the score as soon as possible tomorrow."

Lin Qingfeng: "Understood."

Seeing that Fang Yongbo was about to get out of the car, Lin Qingfeng got out of the car first and helped Fang Yongbo open the door.

Lin Qingfeng didn't smoke, but he always had cigarettes in the car. He then took out the cigarette and lit it for Fang Yongbo.

Fang Yongbo took a breath against the wind and spat out lightly, "Qingfeng, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Qingfeng shook his head and said nothing.

Fang Yongbo: "It's strange, these guys are really afraid of you."

Lin Qingfeng: "You have become much kinder in the past two years."

Fang Yongbo: "But they still think I'm too serious."

Lin Qingfeng: "Children will still be afraid of their parents when they grow up."

Fang Yongbo laughed: "How many old people have changed since we came here?"

Lin Qingfeng: "Eighteen."

Fang Yongbo: "Eighteen, I'm almost a public enemy in the industry in Chengdu."

Lin Qingfeng remained silent.

Fang Yongbo: "Say."

Lin Qingfeng: "I think it's not enough."

Fang Yongbo was stunned and laughed, "You."

Lin Qingfeng: "There are still many problems between various ministries."

Fang Yongbo: "But I can't move anymore now."

Lin Qingfeng: "I understand."

Fang Yongbo: "Please help me keep an eye on Liu Rui and Zhao Qi. They have gotten a little close to Kong Chao recently."

Lin Qingfeng: "Understood."
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In the mid-[-]th century, almost the role of conductor was played by a member of the orchestra. This person was usually called the concert master, which is today's first violin.

In other words, the bandleader was the leader of the band until then.

At the end of the 18th century, composers began to serve as conductors more frequently. Many of today's masterpieces were once conducted by composers for their premieres.

With the advancement of the industrial revolution and the rise of the new bourgeoisie, the model of music promotion has undergone fundamental changes, followed by various music performances for the public.

As the number of performances increased, so did the number of permanent orchestras.

But problems also arise. Even if the orchestra is full of first-class players, differences will inevitably arise due to the large number of people. Many musicians will even think about how to highlight themselves.

At this time, the orchestra needs a co-ordinator to ensure the final performance effect.

The profession of conductor came into being.

Today, commanding has become a systematic profession. There is a strict division of labor and professional titles among commanders at different levels in foreign countries. The division of labor in China is not as strict as that in foreign countries, but usually each large regiment can only have one chief commander. , also called music director.

The chief conductor is now the well-deserved boss of the orchestra.

Under the chief commander, there are also regimental commanders and assistant commanders. Depending on the situation of the regiment, one person sometimes has multiple responsibilities.

But no matter how many conductors there are, under the chief conductor, the orchestra chief, that is, the first conductor, is still the hidden boss in the orchestra, holding great power.

In quite a few orchestras, the status of the first conductor is by no means lower than that of other conductors except the chief conductor.

It is even said that the first mention and the commander of the regiment can be on an equal footing.

One of today's orchestra survival guidelines is not to offend the chief conductor, the orchestra manager, and the third is not to offend the first dilettante.

Especially the first tip brought out by the chief conductor.

Lin Qingfeng was Fang Yongbo's subordinate during the XJiao era. Fang Yongbo appreciated Lin Qingfeng's musical talent, and Lin Qingfeng admired Fang Yongbo's rigorous musical attitude.

Two people from Chengdu who were working hard in a foreign land fell in love with each other at first sight.

But at that time, Fang Yongbo was just a resident conductor and did not have the status he has today in Rongai. He did not have enough voice, and Lin Qingfeng could only sit among the ordinary musicians.

Later, Fang Yongbo was invited to take up the post of Deep Friendship. Fang Yongbo asked Lin Qingfeng if he wanted to leave, but Lin Qingfeng said nothing.

When they came to Shenzhen Jiaotong University, under the power of Fang Yongbo, Lin Qingfeng became the second chief. Lin Qingfeng did not disappoint Fang Yongbo. Despite the pressure from all walks of life, he firmly took the second chief position in half a year.

Finally carving a way out of the chaotic domestic symphony market, Fang Yongbo completed a domestic premiere with Shenzhen Friendship, making everyone in the circle dare not underestimate this Rongcheng conductor who had never been in Yanjinghai City.

With years of accumulation of works and ruthless methods of managing the group, Fang Yongbo has accumulated a lot of experience and became a first-line conductor in China after the premiere.

Received olive branches from many parties.

Before Fang Yongbo received the invitation from his hometown, he had already received another invitation from Yanjing.

There is actually no comparison between the two. For Fang Yongbo, who is in his prime, it is undoubtedly not the time to consider whether to be the boss or the second and third child.

Going to Yanjing is like a joining ceremony. He had no chance before, but now the opportunity is in front of him. If he joins, he will have a backer and a better development platform from now on.But Fang Yongbo resolutely chose to go home.

Fang Yongbo's move shocked everyone in the industry at the time. No one would refuse, and no one would have thought that Fang Yongbo would refuse.

The two groups were simply heaven and earth. At that time, Rongai could barely reach even the second-tier domestic groups.

Some people say that it is a pity for Fang Yongbo, as he clearly has better opportunities.

Some people also say that Fang Yongbo is short-sighted and returned to Chengdu just to become the boss.

If Fang Yongbo cared about what others said, he wouldn't be where he is today.

But there was one condition for him to accept the appointment from his hometown, and it was not a condition for salary or remuneration. He only wanted one condition: to be appointed as chief executive.

In other words, I can come, but you must invite another chief. I have the final say on the number of chiefs.

The people above said this was easy to discuss, but this was not the answer Fang Yongbo wanted.

Fang Yongbo knew that Rongai was rotten to the core at that time. In an orchestra, various forces were secretly competing with each other, and there were as many as three conductors in the orchestra.

Therefore, he must give everyone a clear signal before taking office that he is here to do business this time and does not intend to leave again.

In the end, after research and discussion, considering the complicated situation at the time, the people above still did not agree to Fang Yongbo's request to replace the concertmaster. They only said that there was no problem with the salary of the musicians brought by Fang Yongbo, and promised that Fang Yongbo would do his best to rectify the orchestra.

Faced with this ambiguous attitude, Fang Yongbo understood what was going on, and without saying anything else, he took Lin Qingfeng back to Chengdu the next month.

Signed a seven-year contract as artistic director.

Judging from the year alone, this contract is full of sincerity.

Fang Yongbo doesn't like procrastination in doing things. Since you can't do anything due to various reasons, then I will do it.

Just as the Chengdu Concert Hall is being completed and accepted, under Fang Yongbo’s vigorous reforms, the Chengdu Philharmonic has carried out a series of professional and professional reforms. During the reform, it has completed the independent establishment and the integration of the troupe and hall, and established The music season system and new rules for musician assessment have been established, and the original power of each department has been emptied.

Within two years, Fang Yongbo brought a brand new team to Chengdu and became a powerful new team in the second tier of the country.

Naturally, Lin Qingfeng reached the position of chief without any controversy.

However, whether it is the newcomers back then or some old people now, the reason why Lin Qingfeng is in awe is not because Fang Yongbo is his backer, but because of Lin Qingfeng's outstanding ability.

In the early stage of the restructuring, Rongai had no other commander except Fang Yongbo.

Fang Yongbo is busy with foreign affairs and does not have much time to rehearse.

Lin Qingfeng has followed Fang Yongbo for many years and is familiar with all Fang Yongbo's habits, so the work of rehearsing and setting up the show naturally fell to Lin Qingfeng.

With the two of them inside and outside, the Chengdu Philharmonic is flourishing.

But another problem was also exposed. Rongai was not a private band, and Fang Yongbo's continuous substitutions touched the nerves of some people above.

The question of who is the real boss is placed between Fang Yongbo and the upper management.

Although everyone knows that as long as Fang Yongbo is here, a second Rongai and a third Rongai can be established.

But the truth is, Ronai only needed one, and it's now thriving.

So the character Kong Chao also appeared.

Fang Yongbo knew that this Kong Chao was supposed to be the assistant hired by his superiors, but in fact it was a means by his superiors to check and balance him.

An assistant who is also a resident missionary is a clear signal.

Moreover, in his opinion, Kong Chao was not comparable to those who had done nothing before. He was younger, energetic, high-spirited, capable, and a remarkable person.

However, when two people meet in this situation, it is destined that only one can stay.

Kong Chao's appearance also reminded him.

He is no longer as young as before. No matter whether he is in XJiao Tiao or Shenzhen Jiao Tong, he never cares about things other than the orchestra, because he has never thought of taking root in those two places.

His contract will expire next year, and renewal is definitely inevitable, but no one can guarantee whether the rules and regulations will remain the same as they were seven years ago.

He knew that if today's Rongai is in the hands of Kong Chao, it can still move forward because Rongai has embarked on a stable development path.

Therefore, in order to stabilize the basic market, Fang Yongbo has lowered his aggressiveness both internally and externally in the past two years.

However, this is still just an appearance. In the past two years, instead of slowing down, he has secretly accelerated the pace. The Chengdu Music Festival, which he proposed three years ago, will be held as scheduled this summer, and from now on Look, it was an unprecedented success.

This wave not only brought considerable economic benefits to Chengdu, but also improved the city's image and catered to the general direction, as what Li An said during his chat with Li An.

"These are proof that Chengdu has attached great importance to the development of the music and cultural industry in recent years and hopes to build a western music city."

There are so many new big cities in the country, but there are a few places that have the strength and courage to hold an international classical music festival of their own city.

There are a few people who dare to bear the consequences of failure of the event.

Far from making a high-profile comeback, Fang Yongbo once again proved to everyone that he came to Chengdu to do business.

But Kong Chao's incident made him give up his last vestige of fantasy. It was always unsafe to put eggs in one basket.

He wants to be the one carrying the basket.

Through this music festival, he is preparing to carry out a revolution in all aspects and fields.

The development of classical music in Chengdu must enter a high-speed state in all aspects, not just symphony.

If you don’t have the strength, you have to give way.

Let the audience, the media, and all walks of life in Chengdu redefine who is qualified to sit at the center of the stage.

This is still a long-term plan, and Fang Yongbo is not in a hurry.

The most important thing right now are the two concerts at the end of the year. Next year is the 180th anniversary of Brahms and the 130th anniversary of Tchaikovsky.

It can be predicted that the various concerts of these two composers will be another battle between major orchestras at the end of the year.

In the end, it will be clear who is looking for a convenient excuse to hold a music event and who is really holding a memorial event.

But the problem he needs to solve right now is the internal conflicts within the group.

And after two years of forbearance, he should use this music festival to resolve some conflicts.

As soon as he returned from the tour with the group in May, he immediately held a special performance of Tchaikovsky, just like the one where he made it clear that he would perform Tchaikovsky at the end of the year.

He knew that Kong Chao wanted to play Brahms, but with Kong Chao's current level, it was still difficult to control Brahms.

As expected, someone above suggested that he should also do the Brahms scene.

He did both, but what about Kong Chao?

He did it, and finally slapped him with the label of suppressing young conductors.

If he doesn't do it, it seems like he can't take it off.

Indeed, it is difficult to do a special performance of Brahms.

But this was all within Fang Yongbo's plan. Faced with the above suggestions, he generously handed over both games to Kong Chao.