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[wilfulsunbeams]

PLAYERS WANTEDIt appalls me that a city of this size does not have a significant arts scene. I have a playhouse that seems like it will be suitable for theatrical pursuits. It will be my fondest wish to gather a group of talented players and musicians for such a purpose

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[gesangvoll]

I would be glad to help with the pit orchestra, should you desire my assistance.

[wilfulsunbeams]

What instruments do you play, sir? I play the piano myself.

[gesangvoll]

Another pianist? It is always a pleasure to find there are more musicians here in Somarium. As for myself, I am proficient on several instruments, but the piano and violin are by far my favorite simply because of the number of quality pieces composed for those instruments.

[wilfulsunbeams]

Do you have a favorite composer, sir?

[gesangvoll]

My own composers are naturally my favorite. Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, and Haydn, among others. [Since, in his opinion, there really aren't better composers than those he considers Austrian.]

Out of those, though, I do admit I have a bit more fondness for Mozart than the others. That's not to say I think the others are any less talented; the others are certainly very skilled, as are the other composers that have lived or spent time in my cities.

[wilfulsunbeams]

[frowns at the strange manner of speaking]

I personally have a fondness for Chopin.

[gesangvoll]

Chopin is indeed a wonderful composer and extremely skilled pianist, but he is not Austrian.

[wilfulsunbeams]

Is it that important to you? If one is Austrian?

[gesangvoll]

Well, of course. Naturally I would prefer composers from my home over composers from other lands.

[wilfulsunbeams]

I see.

[gesangvoll]

Anyway, do not hesitate to ask for my assistance should you require musicians, sir... Dorian Gray, was it?

[wilfulsunbeams]

Of course. Do I have the pleasure of knowing your name, sir?

[gesangvoll]

But of course. My name is Austria, but if you find that too strange a name, you are free to call me Roderich Edelstein. [since he knows most people go WAT at his name being Austria.]

[wilfulsunbeams]

At least it's something that I can pronounce, Mister Edelstein.

[gesangvoll]

A change from quite a few names of people that you have encountered here in Somarium, I imagine? [because lol he cannot pronounce Asian names all that well.]

[wilfulsunbeams]

Indeed. There seemed to be an overwhelming number of Orientals here in this city.