Chapter 37: Rhapsody (6)
"Your Highness, it is an honor to meet you at last." Theodore Nightingale greeted the Prince first rather than Madame Sophie, who introduced every student as they went on the stage.
"Sir Theodore, I am but a mere student here. Please, don’t stand up for me."
Very politely and humbly, the Prince showed extreme respect to his nation’s top musician, and the two men were almost about to kiss each other’s asses.
"As you wish, your Highness. We are excited to hear you play." At that time, Sir Hans von Steinberg, the judge from Buren, decided to cut the ass-kissery short.
"Right. What piece will you be playing, your Highness?" Sir Hans asked.
"My partner, Lady Matilda, and I have chosen to play the Light of the Saints." The Prince answered.
Not everyone knew why but a huge smile appeared on the faces of both Madame Sophie and Sir Hans while Sir Theodore Nightingale’s expressions couldn’t be read.
After all, it is not a piece of his making but rather a very common and known piece that can be said to have been heard a thousand times by everyone. While it is a piece composed by Saint Amadeus, something that has been heard so many times becomes rather... mundane.
The judges sat back down and waited for it to be played. Usually, this would be played with a piano and a violin but it could easily be seen that when Prince Liam sat in front of the Piano, Matilda didn’t seem to bring a violin or rather pick one. She proceeded to stand directly at the center of the stage and faced the judge.
"Oh! A vocalist?"
With that question, the whole situation flipped on its head. The Light of the Saints was usually an instrumental piece that most vocalists would avoid except those select few that can reach the Whistle Register, which can be considered unattainable for many.