Lin Yuan got up early and headed to a music hall in Su City.
This music hall was rented by Starlight Chairman Li Songhua specifically for Xian Yu and the band to rehearse for the concert.
The ensemble for Lin Yuan’s concert had been completely set up.
First, in terms of the band, it was composed of Blue Star’s most professional group of instrument players, including several champion musicians who excelled at the Blue Songlympics.
Then there was the conductor.
Although Lin Yuan himself had conducting skills, they were only at a professional level, so he certainly wouldn’t conduct himself.
Comparing professional level with master level is like night and day!
And the conductor in charge of Lin Yuan’s concert was someone with master-level conducting skills.
The top conductor of Qin Continent!
Of course, he wasn’t invited by Lin Yuan; it was Yang Zhongming who personally appeared to bring Wei Shujing out of retirement.
It’s important to note.
As one of the best conductors in Qin Continent and even Blue Star, Wei Shujing was already eighty-eight years old, and even Yang Zhongming could only be considered a "Little Yang" in his presence.
Due to his physical strength and energy.
He’s not easily persuaded to take an invitation.
Even though Yang Zhongming invited him, Wei Shujing still insisted on listening to the compositions for the concert before deciding if he would take on the conducting role.
He didn’t want to work on music that was subpar.
Afterward, things got easier.
Lin Yuan took out one of the pieces for the concert and successfully persuaded Wei Shujing to agree to it.
It had been over seven months since Wei Shujing agreed to take on the conducting work for the concert.
Lin Yuan and Wei Shujing had been practicing and honing their collaboration with the band for half a year.
Although during this half year, they weren’t rehearsing every day as everyone occasionally had personal matters to address, but rehearsals happened regularly.
"The rehearsal results are already quite good."
Wei Shujing smiled and spoke, his deeply wrinkled face showing a rich anticipation.
"It’s all thanks to Master Wei."
Lin Yuan followed with a smile, showing great respect toward this elderly man.
Not only respecting his talent and age, close to ninety, still dedicating himself on stage, but also because over the past half year, he had taught Lin Yuan a lot about conducting, almost like a mentor.
When they collaborated last year and found that Lin Yuan had professional-level conducting skills, Wei Shujing seemed very enthusiastic, continuously imparting conducting knowledge and experience during rehearsals, providing Lin Yuan with great gains. Such willingness from a top Blue Star conductor was a rare opportunity, although Lin Yuan didn’t understand why he was so keen to teach.
"I haven’t done anything special, just my job."
Wei Shujing patted Lin Yuan’s shoulder: "Be psychologically prepared, our concert is starting soon."
Lin Yuan felt a warmth in his heart.
After preparing for half a year, Wei Shujing finally nodded in agreement, and Lin Yuan greatly respected his opinion.
"How about hosting it in October?"
"Anytime between October and December is fine."
"Let’s look at the concert arrangements."
"Did you have lunch yet?"
The duo walked away in conversation.
Starlight officially applied to the Golden Hall to hold Lin Yuan’s concert.
And news about Xian Yu’s personal concert had been circulating in the industry, after all, he had gathered so many musicians for half a year of rehearsals and engaged top conductor Teacher Wei Shujing.
The industry couldn’t remain unaware.
"I hear Xian Yu has applied to hold a concert at the Golden Hall, so his first personal concert might be hosted by the end of this year. As one of the top ten maestros of Blue Star, once they apply, the Golden Hall will definitely reserve a date for him."
The news quickly spread.
The music circle, including singers and maestros, kept a close watch.
"Is it Xian Yu’s personal concert?"
"Finally reached the stage of hosting a concert."
"With the talent he displayed at the Blue Songlympics, this concert will likely surprise many."
"I’ve already started looking forward to it."
"Conductor Wei Shujing, a group of champion musicians, that’s an interesting lineup."
"I wonder what works he will present in his concert."
"Concerts come in various forms, let’s see what direction he takes."
"The most traditional, at least end with a symphony, even if it’s a small piece."
"He hasn’t ventured into symphonies yet."
"If this concert does well, it might influence music chart rankings."
And amidst the discussion.
Lin Yuan suddenly received a call from Tong Shuwen.
"Teacher Admirable Fish is going to be a guest on next week’s ’Our Song’."
"What are the rules?"
"Every continent can invite a maestro as an external ally; Qin Continent’s ally is Teacher Admirable Fish, meaning next week you need to write songs for the singers, and you can also handle the dance too if you want."
"What type of songs?"
"No specific requirements, just play it freely. Your opponents are Chu Continent; you can consider what style might counter them. Of course, they know the external ally for Qin Continent is you."
"Who am I collaborating with?"
"Your member from the inner circle, Zhao Ying Ge."
"Got it, just this episode?"
Lin Yuan was already tired of correcting their nonsense.
Tong Shuwen laughed and said, "As a guest, it’s only this episode; the show primarily focuses on regular guests."
Lin Yuan hung up the phone.
Then Zhao Ying Ge called not long after.
"Representative, representative, next week’s episode you’re coming as a guest to collaborate with me again, right!"
"We can keep singing love songs and dancing tango; I’ve recently made a breakthrough in dance!"
"Then I can confidently leave the stage to you."
Zhao Ying Ge was stunned.
Does that mean dancing alone?
She felt nervous at the thought of dancing alone, but wasn’t worried if dancing with Lin Yuan, as she didn’t have the dance skills as strong as Chen Yi.
Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Next week’s dance is simple, doesn’t require very professional skills, just express the uniqueness. If you’re really nervous, you can get two dancers to join you."
This wasn’t meant to comfort her.
With no song theme restrictions, complete creative freedom, Zhao Ying Ge having some dance foundation, Lin Yuan already knew what song and dance to present next week; it wasn’t too difficult.
After all, it’s about leaving a memorable stage presence as a guest.
How about having Zhao Ying Ge, Chen Yi, and Yun Tingtong perform ’Gokuraku Jodo’ together?
ps: Haven’t written books in a while, easily getting rusty; fortunately, I found a bit of the groove today, should have another Chapter tonight.