Beethoven Reborn - Episode 102
Beethoven Reborn Episode 102
23. 9flesh, firebird(3)
I met a reporter who requested an interview at Saetbyul Entertainment's office..
“Hello, this is Sarah from ListumG..”
“hello.”
After a brief exchange of greetings, Sarah immediately asked a question..
“Since the last contest, people's interest has grown even more. First of all, please tell us what plans you have for the future..”
Himura said he asked earnestly, but for something like that, it's a general question..
“We are preparing our second album. The song was completed, but I couldn't decide who would play it with me..”
“For example, my friend Michael Blehatz.?”
It's not that I haven't thought about it, but
Considering his busy schedule until next year, it's not something he can ask for blindly..
In the case of Sakamoto, I don't think we'll be able to work together this time as he has other work lined up..
“Because I'm so busy.”
After that, general questions continued and Sarah brought up an interesting story..
“You recently gave a demonstration performance at the Firebird Auction Hall.?”
“yes.”
It's amazing how they knew when there were no reporters..
“Everyone has questions about him. He said he thought the meeting between a genius violinist and Stradivarius would happen, but it was a pity..”
“I don't think it's something I would use..”
Sarah smiled at my words and took out something and placed it in front of her..
It's a newspaper article.
【Bae Do-bin did not know the true value of the Firebird.】
‘What kind of dispute is this again??’
Himura quickly picked up the article and started reading..
Sarah opened her mouth as if it was the expected reaction..
“Actually, the reason I came to visit you today is because of this. Do you know Charles Braum??”
I nod my head and continue talking..
“He was also at the venue, so he seemed to think you would buy the Firebird. From what I heard, he even requested a demonstration himself..”
“However, he said he was disappointed to see him leave the auction house after finishing the performance..”
“He's such a useless person..”
“Dobin.”
They say you have to be careful what you say in front of reporters, but I'm not the type to sit still after being provoked..
“Do not worry. I have no intention of writing this as an article. There's a more interesting story..”
“funny story?”
Sara nodded in response to Himura's question and said with a smile..
“Here are the facts. … … There is some interesting gossip. Actually, this article was intended.”
“It seems that a famous planner named Rud Tesla tempted Charles Braum. If you played the Firebird and didn't buy it, you're ignoring the Stradivarius..”
“why?”
“If that's the case, why do you think that person named Tesla said that??”
“Probably because I want to see your competition with Charles Braum. No, I think it would be more accurate to say that it's because I want to make money from it..”
“If it's true?”
“yes. If the.”
I laughed out loud.
It is said that the world has changed as if at a new age, but how can it be that people have not changed so much?.
In the past, nobles fought against musicians in this way. No, there were tons of them..
This is why I'm sick of these 'confrontations'.
Sarah asked as if she had been waiting.
“Let's go back to the main point. Could you please formally respond to Charles Braum's comment that you did not appreciate the true value of the Firebird??”
He probably came here in a hurry because he wanted to hear this answer..
Soon, other than this person, several reporters
I thought I would ask about this so I spoke honestly..
I don't know where he lives or what it is, but I have no intention of playing to the intentions of that concert planner..
“I hope you play a lot with a good violin..”
Himura, who had been anxiously watching what I would say, sighed in relief..
On the other hand, the smile disappeared from the face of Sara, a reporter at Listum magazine..
It seems very disappointing that I couldn't hear the story I was looking forward to..
“I think thirty minutes have passed. Can we end it here??”
“Ah yes… … . Thank you for agreeing to the interview.”
“you're welcome.”
On the way home after the interview, Himura encouraged me..
“Well done, Dobin..”
“What?”
“You endured it. There is no need to respond to such provocations one by one..”
I may have said this to comfort you after knowing that you were upset, but the truth is that I am still angry..
His temperament makes me want to pick his nose right away, but then I end up playing around with him..
“By the way, Charles Braum is also impatient. To say something like that officially?.”
“That's right. He was good-looking and talented, so I had a lot of people listening to him, but I was really disappointed in him..”
As Himura and Park Sun-young said, this incident
will also have a negative impact on a man named Charles Braum..
No matter how big or small the impact is.
It seems like there are always people trying to take advantage of musicians who don't know anything about the world, and I felt sad about that fact..
* * *
“damn.”
Rud Tesla, who was trying to prepare for the big stage by enticing Charles Braum, drank whiskey..
Watching the competition with King Gau, he seems to be easily tempted by provocations, perhaps because he is still young, so we put a lot of effort into preparing for it..
I was disappointed that Saetbyul Entertainment also seemed to have gone under management..
“What happened??”
“ ah.”
By the time I had already finished three glasses, a handsome blond man sat down next to Rud Tesla..
It was violinist Charles Braum..
“Instead of getting angry, he said something nice..”
“that is……
“I had high expectations, but I was disappointed. Well, I even lied, but the result is like this, so I'm disappointed..”
At Charles Braum's words, Rud Tesla's eyes widened even though he was drunk. I felt sober..
“know… … were you there.”
“Bae Do-bin was also paying attention. There is no way a person with that level of skill would not know how to play an instrument. Moreover, he couldn't have told me who bought the Firebird that he didn't know how to play a musical instrument..”
“Then why on earth……
“ Hmm.”
Charles Braum signaled to the bartender and took the glass. He opened his mouth after taking a sip, as if observing it..
“You might say it's interest. Should I say it's boring?.”
“Everyone is so monotonous. There is nothing that makes my heart beat faster. When I participated in competitions as a child, I couldn't help but feel nervous every time. It's not that I don't enjoy it even now, but I would say it lacks stimulation. … … You feel the same way, right??”
“At that time, the contest between Bae Do-bin and Gauwang left a great impression. Oh my god. Has anything else been so interesting in recent years??”
Charles Braum drank the rest of his drink..
“He's special. He really makes me want to compete. These days, they call him the devil (Lucifer), right? I really empathize with you. His playing reminds me of him every night, like the devil tempts me..”
“I'm sorry.”
“There's nothing to be sorry about. Just like you tried to use me, I also tried to use you..”
“But you have to make sure you do what you want to do..”
“what is that.”
widely _
Charles Braum placed the newspaper in front of him. After looking at Charles Braum with suspicion, Tesla immediately turned his attention to the newspaper and came across an unexpected article..
“Nia Balgray is retiring.?”
“It appears that the concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic has retired. They say it's a health issue, but I also read the article today..”
“But why is this……
“this. I thought you were a person with a lot of imagination in a bad way, but that doesn't seem to be the case. You probably know that Bae Do-bin has ties to the Berlin Philharmonic.?”
no one knows that.
Even in the long history of the Berlin Philharmonic, he was the youngest member, youngest collaborator, and youngest conductor..
It became a hot topic because it was something that would never be broken in the future..
“The Berlin Philharmonic will need to select a new movement, and as per their tradition, they will hold an open audition. What if I join here?.”
“yes?”
There were a lot of things I couldn't understand coming from a man who had already achieved great success as a solo violinist..
But soon Rud Tesla was able to sense Charles Braum's intentions..
“I don't know, but I think Bae Do-bin will also participate. If that happens, wouldn't this small issue naturally ignite and become bigger??”
Tesla nodded..
“From the Berlin Philharmonic, it will be your job to decorate the audition hall and create an environment that can broadcast it. how is it. Is it possible??”
“I have to do it.”
“That's a good answer.”
Charles Braum asked because he looked a little uneasy after answering..
“Is there something missing??”
“……I'm curious as to why you want to compete with Bae Do-bin so much..”
“I told you. He really is someone I want to challenge..”
‘challenge. It's a challenge.’
Ruud Tesla reflected on the fact that the world's most loved violinist used the expression "challenge" to an eight-year-old child..
*
“Dobin, Nia Balgray is retiring. They say it's a health issue.”
“yes?”
It's a health problem. I've never heard of such a thing. Himura, who delivered the news, looked a little surprised..
Suddenly, an unpleasant story I had forgotten came to mind..
* * *
“But why on earth is it the 29th? During this busy time. After all, the movement.”
“ movement?”
“no. It is nothing. You'll tell me later.”
‘Was that the story?.’
I remembered something Furtwängler said in passing during a collaboration with Gauwang:.
At the time, I was so focused on the contest that I couldn't pay attention, but I felt so indifferent..
The few months I spent with him were short, but very precious memories to me. He was calm and always a pillar of the orchestra, so I never thought he would collapse like this..
“I guess I didn't tell you the story because I was afraid of worrying. Recently, it was announced through the secretariat that I would be retiring after the concert at the beginning of the year. This was already two days ago.”
After hearing Park Seon-young's words, I took out my cell phone to make a call..
However, I couldn't hastily press the button on my phone because I didn't know what state he was in..
As I was about to put my phone back in, my grandfather sent me a text message telling me to come home tomorrow morning..
‘What's going on.’
I replied that I would do so..
“uh? The Berlin Philharmonic selects movement directors through open auditions..”
“It's an open audition.?”
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