"How was the concert in Austria?"
Mr. Andrew, one of his former mentors when he was still studying at the academy smiled at Gamma who had just come to visit. Gamma was his most brilliant student. This man carried the genius of playing the violin between his fingers. A naturally gifted violinist who is matched by a high level of technique.
Being Mr. Andrew's best friend, Gamma's parents brought him to the mentor, originally the man had absolutely no idea. Who came to him was a thin and beautiful boy—Mr. Andrew initially thought he was a girl—around six or seven years old, hugging a dark red violin that seemed too big for a kid his age.
However, when the little boy played his violin, Mr. Andrew was stunned. He knew right away that this little boy could be called a 'prodigy' in his violin playing. Such a small child, with an oversized violin, but playing the violin not only with perfect technique, but the way to play is charming. There is no second to none, especially for such a small child!
Without thinking Mr. Andrew immediately volunteered to guide Gamma specifically. He is a composer, former violinist and music teacher at the Academy, he has many acquaintances with the best people in the world of classical music. So, Gamma also entered this academy, into special guidance classes, in certain sessions, to develop his talents. Gamma was sent to famous music schools in various countries and that made him even more famous.
When he graduated, Gamma spent more and more days abroad, attending concerts with various famous orchestras and also doing solo concerts. The man was very successful at music and of course it was because of his genius violin playing.
Everything seems reasonable and appropriate when it turns out that Gamma is the biological son of another genius violinist, once so famous but just disappeared without a trace, a big loss in the music world. The man apparently passed on his talent to this eldest son.
"As usual, tiring." Gamma leaned back on the sofa and smiled faintly. "Can I use my usual room to practice?"
Mr. Andrew already considers Gamma like his own son and he is one of the special people in this academy. There was a special room at the left wing of the academy that was hidden and closed that Gamma always used to train in secret. Of course, that room was always there for Gamma even though it had been a long time since Gamma had used it because of his overseas trip. Now that it seemed like Gamma had chosen to take a break from his tiring concerts for a while, that guy would definitely reuse the room a lot.
"You can go there any time, Gamma."
Gamma put down his tea, and nodded his head. "I'll be there, thank you, sir."
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Gamma walked silently. Through the hallway in the largest music academy's lonely wing and let out a long sigh.
Quiet.
The loneliness cut deep into his soul. Yeah. He's lonely. Sometimes he longs for a warm body to cuddle with, a woman who isn't evil, a woman who doesn't just love the outside … a woman unlike his mother, but do such women exist? Gamma smiled bitterly. Even if there were, the women weren't his match, because until now Gamma had never found her.
He arrived at his special practice room. A large room, with glass windows on all sides, reflecting the dim sunlight, because around the outside of the room are lush and very large trees.
Gamma stood in the center of the room and then opened the violin holder. He sighed and closed his eyes, then played his violin, in a tone that suddenly crossed his mind.
The sound of the violin slashing skillfully swept through the hall of the music academy hall. Angel recognized the tone even as she listened faintly. The "Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso" played masterfully at the friction of each note, brings the feeling to the rise and fall of the violin … and whoever plays him, he must be brilliant.Angel walked, frowning, following the direction of the voice. She felt carried away to another realm, in silence accompanied by music that brought strange emotions and fluctuated, there was pain there, there was pain … there is loneliness and above all … there is anger there, all those emotions beautifully wrapped in a violin technique that is close to genius … produces incredible tones.She stepped cautiously to the end of the academy hallway. Realizing that her heart was beating fast … she shouldn't have been traveling alone to this place. Her mother would look for her and be confused, but the sound
Little girl?In an instant Angel was offended. Did the man call her a kid to insult her? At the age of eighteen, Angel was indeed small, petite and unlike the rest of her family who were tall. Angel is short, thin with wide, clear eyeballs. Now she is wearing black shorts combined with a light blue t-shirt that is slightly oversized. From afar she looks like a boy.No wonder the man called him 'little girl'. Maybe he thought Angel was one of the junior academy students who got lost. Yes, Angel is indeed a student at this academy, but she is a senior student who graduated six months ago. Now she and her mother, as well as her best friend Rain, have come to the academy to take special training forms.The violinist put down his violin, then stepped closer. When he got closer, Angel was immediately stunned. Jeez! The man was so handsome that he was nearly beautiful. His straight black hair was left to stretch until it touched the collar of his shirt. His lips
"Where have you been Angel? Your mom was looking for you anxiously because you disappeared a long time ago." Rain bumped into Angel at the end of the corridor, he immediately followed Angel's steps and smiled softly. "You must be exploring again without permission."Angel's cheeks flushed red. Rain is her friend from childhood because their parents are close neighbors. The man might think of Angel as his younger sister, but for Angel, Rain was more than that. Rain was always there for her and Angel probably had more feelings for him. Unfortunately, Rain still seemed to treat Angel as a child, as his younger sister … and that's one of the things that made Angel hate her childlike appearance."I met Gamma … the violinist."Rain's footsteps stopped immediately, he looked at Angel in shock and widened his eyes. "Did you meet him? With Gamma? Where?"Rain seemed ready to run, but Angel held his hand. "He was training in a special room at the end
"Thank you for always taking your time to teach our students every year."Gamma sat in the director's living room, served tea in an British teapot and delicious-looking cakes on a plate, he sat opposite the director himself."This academy once trained me and helped me to a degree where I am today. I don't mind teaching them during my breaks." Gamma muttered calmly. His eyes searched for the door. He didn't like these formal gatherings and wanted to make a quick escape, but of course it was rude."And the children's enthusiasm has really spilled over this year, especially after your last very successful solo concert in Austria." The director smiled, looking at Gamma happily. "My son will be at this audition again this year. I won't tell you which one because it might affect you, but I hope that with his ability he can pass the audition. He had tried twice before and failed." The director poured his tea and invited Gamma to have tea with him.Gamma smiles.
"Come on, quickly!"Rain jogged towards the large hall of the academy where the audition was taking place while Angel followed him, both panicked. Yesterday they got the notification that the two of them were among the lucky two hundred auditionees. However, they were almost late because their car was stuck in traffic and made them panic for fear of missing the opportunity, but luckily Rain found another path, though narrow but smooth and made them only a few minutes late.When they reached the hall door, the sound of violins could be heard. That means the audition has already started. Luckily the audition committee was still at the door so Rain and Angel could get the audition number, even though they had to get the final number for the day.One person gets only three minutes to play the part of the song they have chosen, showing off their talents to the best of their ability. Meanwhile, Gamma and two senior mentors at the academy, sat quietly and listened in a
The music filled the hall and immediately Gamma gaped.This girl … this girl!Enthusiasm filled Gamma, overwhelmed him. This was a feeling he had never felt before. Angel played every chord of notes so easily, as if every note wasn't something difficult for her. Even though the music she plays requires intensive practice and concentration of its own. Tchaikovsky is of course Gamma's favorite. He mastered all of them and loved to listen to them, knowing very well the level of difficulty.Angel played it so easily. Her hand movements rubbed the violin, combined with her fingers moving naturally, everything was almost perfect. This girl has a natural talent, it's just not properly honed.Gamma's heart was pounding. This child was an uncut diamond. Gamma can't just let it go. The euphoria over the notes the girl was playing gave Gamma an overflowing feeling, making him want to play too. He immediately stood up, glanced at one of the employees who readi
"You gotta want Angel on the list." Mr. Andrew smiled at Gamma. "I've never seen you play like that before, Gamma. The child's play is great, although not well honed, under your hands I'm sure she will be great.""Yes, put her." Gamma's eyes looked blank. "I won't be able to really whet those diamonds. I will only train her for three months."Mr. Andrew looked at Gamma and smiled. "You can make her your special student afterwards. At your age, I used to tutor my special student and I only do it for kids whose talents I really do see, develop them perfectly.""I'll think about it, I've only seen her play once." Gamma frowned. "So, where is the list?"Mr. Andrew handed over the temporary list sheet. "Evaluate first, in case there is something you want to change."Gamma stared pensively at the twenty names chosen, her eyes fixed on number 199 which was on the list, the man she knew was hugged by Angel after the game. The man's name is Rain Andrew. Gam
"Why are you so quiet all night, baby?" Venus, Gamma's newest lover, asked spoiled.She was a very beautiful young and rich thirty year old widow, sullen and glancing at Gamma who had been silent all this time. The two of them were at a party being put up by Venus's best friend. A kind of dinner party that ends with a talk show. It was twelve o'clock in the evening, but the party was still full. Venus and Gamma sat on the big sofa in the corner of the room, with another couple who were talking about meaningless things.Gamma glanced at Venus and was suddenly disgusted. Oh, of course, Venus is his next victim. This woman was clearly as cheap and crazy as his mother. Venus had taken a sizable share of her horrendous divorce and then used it for leisure. This woman does have connections in the world of music because her husband is a former promoter of classical music concerts in this country. They met accidentally at a party and Venus shamelessly threw bait at Gamma, sayi