Chapter 484 : Janna’s Creation
Chapter 484: Janna’s Creation
And from a certain point of view, Liji Silks could be called Janna’s “enlightener” on the path of opera.
After all, the opportunity that brought the two together was Janna hiring Liji Silks to teach her about operatic works such as 《Bloodshadow Rose》 and 《Song of the Ocean》.
At that time, Liji Silks had already known that before this, Janna had never come into contact with opera—nor with anything even remotely related to the field of music.
If not for Janna’s exceptionally outstanding vocal qualities and her ability to instantly grasp any musical theory or technique she learned,
then Liji Silks, upon receiving that teaching commission, would not have gone so far as to pour out all her knowledge to instruct her so earnestly.
However, knowing that Janna’s hardware—her natural vocal and physical condition—was excellent was one thing,
but that her software—her emotional and artistic depth—was also “good” was something Liji Silks doubted.
Based on her past understanding of Janna, Liji Silks truly could not see Janna as someone who loved music, let alone someone passionate about musical creation.
After all, someone whose heart contained only her “path of the witch,” who had entered the opera industry merely to earn money for her wizardry studies,
could not possibly devote energy to pursuing art for its own sake.
"Perhaps I’m just overthinking it. Janna’s so-called ‘creation’—maybe she only said it casually, without much sincerity—"
However, being deeply familiar with Janna’s personality, Liji Silks also clearly knew that Janna was not someone who did things half-heartedly.
Once Janna publicly declared something, it meant she had already made thorough preparations.
"Time’s about up. Everyone, gather here for me."
Clapping his hands, and noticing the hands of the Mechanical Clock pointing to one o’clock in the afternoon,
David-Berg gathered all the performers of 《Withering Rose》 together, having them sit in a circle on the chairs beside the mirrors in the rehearsal hall.
"Same old rule. Today, aside from letting the senior members get to know the new actors joining the Nightingale Opera Troupe,
I also want everyone to preview all the musical pieces of 《Withering Rose》—"
Generally speaking, an opera’s musical structure consists of overtures, interludes, and dances, numbering from a few to over a dozen,
sometimes even several dozen.
The vocal sections were divided into arias, recitatives, duets, and choruses.
Among them, the aria was the solo portion for the main characters—used to express emotion, demonstrate vocal skill, and advance the plot—
making it the most crucial part of the entire opera.
One of the main purposes of today’s script reading was to let all performers preview every song of the opera in advance—
especially the lead roles who had solo parts,
so that they could familiarize themselves with their “character melodies” and practice singing them,
allowing both actor and audience to better “immerse” themselves in the performance.
"Janna, before we begin the preview, as usual, let’s start with your self-introduction."
"Alright."
Hearing David-Berg’s words, Janna smiled and nodded, then gracefully began introducing herself.
"I’m Janna-Roland, playing the role of 【Isabelle】 in 《Withering Rose》. I’m looking forward to working with everyone this time."
Clap clap clap clap—
As the absolute lead of 《Withering Rose》 and the hottest star within the Nightingale Opera Troupe,
Janna had barely finished speaking before everyone began clapping enthusiastically on their own accord.
"Alright, enough of that. No more applause when others introduce themselves later."
Hearing the endless applause, the time-conscious David-Berg immediately interrupted the overly warm reaction and motioned for the next person to continue.
"I’m Hevin-Rogers, playing the Lord of Heaven 【Augustine】, I suppose."
Hearing Hevin-Rogers’ introduction, Janna couldn’t help glancing sideways.
Compared to Janna’s humble and courteous tone, Hevin-Rogers’ voice carried a clear trace of arrogance and impatience.
But upon recognizing his familiar face, Janna calmly retracted her gaze.
Hevin-Rogers, thirty-five years old, was a veteran actor who had debuted in Dordogne fifteen years ago.
Tall, sharp-featured, with shallow green eyes and short black hair—
judging from his appearance alone, Hevin-Rogers was undeniably a very handsome and charming man.
It was precisely because of his good looks that Hevin-Rogers had once enjoyed a time of immense popularity.
However, as the years passed, two decades of ups and downs in his acting career, combined with malicious press labeling him a “pretty face” and “bad actor,”
had caused his fame to fall to a second- or even third-tier level.
Of course, Janna—who rarely followed opera gossip—had not known of Hevin-Rogers before.
Yet, some time ago, while flipping through Wizard Weekly,
she had come across an article mentioning her and the Nightingale Opera Troupe’s relocation to Dordogne.
In that same article, she had also seen the news that the once-famous actor Hevin-Rogers was planning to join the troupe.
As one of the sharpest-tongued publications, Wizard Weekly had commented on the matter harshly.
Janna still clearly remembered the journalist’s cutting remark:
"The washed-up pretty boy Hevin-Rogers seeks to join the Nightingale Opera Troupe, trying to cling to the legs of the trending female star."
The “trending female star” in question referred, of course, to Janna herself.
When she had first read the article, Janna had only sighed at Wizard Weekly’s biting tone—
but now, seeing Hevin-Rogers in person, she couldn’t help but feel a little curious whether his skill truly was as poor as the gossip claimed.
"I’m Shuka-Berg, playing the demon 【Ulius】 who seduces 【Isabelle】 into corruption.
I’m also quite pleased to be working again with the famous Miss Janna."
After speaking, Shuka-Berg deliberately raised his brows at Janna.
"I’m Liji Silks, playing 【Sally】, the loyal devotee of 【Isabelle】——"
"I’m Freya, playing the angel 【Elyshiel】 of Heaven."
"I’m Hill, also playing one of Heaven’s angels, 【Hiramiel】—"
As the main cast finished introducing themselves one after another,
David-Berg, who had been sitting aside, nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright, since everyone’s finished, let’s move on to the music preview session.
Master Quentin, I’ll trouble you now."
"Alright—"