Beethoven Reborn - Episode 113
Beethoven Reborn Episode 113
26. 9flesh, rival(2)
The Vienna I visited again was so different..
30I thought I might be able to recognize him a little since I've lived there for over a year, but I couldn't at all..
“Dobin, this way..”
“Take a taxi to the hotel?”
“There's a limousine. I spent some money.”
I visited Vienna with Himura to participate in Creek..
While heading from Vienna International Airport to my accommodation, I was able to briefly catch a glimpse of modern-day Vienna outside the window..
Of all the cities I've been to, I felt like it was the most organized..
‘Have you arrived?.’
I was curious about whether Choi Ji-hoon, who took second place in Canto, arrived safely..
‘Congratulations!!’
‘But next time I won't lose.’
‘Let’s reach the creek finals together!’
Choi Ji-hoon smiled and congratulated himself at the awards ceremony and asked to join him on the next stage as well..
When the awards ceremony was over and I went back to the waiting room to get my bow tie, the boy was sobbing in the arms of his grandfather..
I sincerely congratulate myself on my win..
Everyone's resentment that they couldn't win despite their efforts over the past few months is probably sincere..
In my opinion, Jihoon Choi performed brilliantly, shining the brightest even among high school students..
It was hard to imagine how much he had pushed himself..
The more I become his target, the more bitter I feel about how long he will be able to treat me as a friend..
Even though I don't think it's that easy, it's because I've experienced many relationships that were so precious disappearing..
“Arrived.”
While I was lost in thought, a limousine stopped in front of the hotel..
When I got out of the car, an employee came over and took the luggage from Himura..
As I entered the silver exterior building, neat tiles and an ivory interior unfolded before my eyes..
Mozart's Violin Concerto in D major fills the lobby and has quite an old-fashioned taste..
“I guess I spent some money.”
“I know. It would be worth staying here for about 15 days.?”
The accommodation provided by ICMCOC to the participants was a pretty good hotel..
“hello. How can I help you?”
“I am a Creek participant. My name is Bae Do-bin..”
“oh.”
The woman at the front desk let out an exclamation and slightly bent her upper body to look at me..
“hello.”
When I made eye contact and said hello, he smiled brightly..
“Welcome to Vienna, Maestro”
“thank you.”
She handed the card key to Himura..
“1108It's a ho. Hope you have a relaxing time.”
I entered the room in a good mood..
As expected, I am satisfied. The soft carpet and subtle room atmosphere are perfect for relaxation..
“The opening ceremony is at 7 o'clock, so I have some time. You must be tired. Let’s wash and rest..”
“yes.”
I roughly unpacked and took a shower..
I turned on the TV, laid down in bed, and called my mother. As if she had been waiting, she answered the phone right away..
-Did you arrive safely??
“yes. It's at the accommodation. She was a good mom too.?”
-huh. I packed my bags and waited for my son to hear from me.?
My father, who will be a professor at the University of Luton starting this fall, headed to England a day early to get acclimated..
I decided to live with my maternal grandfather and be away from them for a while, and that day has arrived..
It's a little disappointing, but I think it's the right thing to do.
-Did you brush your teeth? You have to use it with your gums to make it look like you're skimming it..
“sure.”
-Did you wash your hands too? When washing your face, be sure to wash behind your ears as well. Be sure to apply lotion too.
My mother asked me little things like whether I brushed my teeth well and washed my hands well..
I thought he looked at me too young, but he was worried about being away from his young son, so I smiled and said that I did it..
-I said the preliminaries would be the day after tomorrow.?
“yes.”
-I'll go cheer you on. Dad is a little busy so he won't be able to go, but he wants to organize it quickly and support Dobin..
“I will win, so I have a lot of time until then. You can come slowly..”
-Ugh. okay. If my son doesn't win, who will? Go for it!
“Go for it.”
After finishing the phone call with my mother, who is currently in England, I sent a message to Choi Ji-hoon..
［arrived?]
［huh! you?]
‘Why are you always so quick to reply??’
He's an amazing guy..
［me too. It's room 1108.］
［It's the same floor? I'll go play!］
［I'm sleepy. There is a ceremony later this evening. See you then.］
［Hmm -rr-rr I didn't sleep on the plane.?]
［How to sleep on a plane.］
［I was told I would just sleep. Why can't I sleep?]
［If you fall, you die.］
There was no reply for a while, and then a message arrived saying, ‘See you in the evening.’ I guess it was such a natural thing that I had nothing to say..
When I woke up, it was already evening..
Wearing social attire, I headed to the hotel lounge where the Creek opening ceremony was scheduled with Himura..
‘There are too many.’
I expected it, but it was full of people..
According to Himura's explanation, there are a total of 17 countries that have joined ICMCOC, which hosted 'Creek'..
17There will be 34 participants, as two people each advanced from the regional piano section preliminaries held in 10 countries..
The 4th string section is also the same, so the number of participants in the Creek International Music Competition is 170..
There were well over 300 people, including ICMCOC moderators, reporters, and invited celebrities..
“Dobin!”
I heard a sonorous voice and turned my head. Jihoon Choi came running to greet me. He greeted him and his butler grandfather.
“There are so many people.”
“I know.”
Even though I got enough sleep, I was already starting to feel tired..
“Dobin, I think that’s the place..”
When I looked at the place Himura pointed to, there was a table with a small Korean flag and my name written on it. Choi Ji-hoon's name is also written..
Jira Himura and the butler's grandfather, who seemed to have assigned separate seats for the contestants, headed for my empty seat..
Just me and Choi Ji-hoon sat in the assigned seats..
“I'm so nervous.”
“It's just a ceremony.”
“still. The people here now are the people I will continue to see at competitions in the future. Can we be friends??”
“You have to do that?”
“It's better than having a bad relationship.?”
“That's right.”
As we were chatting about small things, the host appeared on the stage in front..
After the cliche greeting, it looks like the ceremony is about to proceed with the purpose and purpose of the 1st Creek World Music Competition and support for the participants..
Actually, speaking in English, I wouldn't have been able to understand it at all if Choi Ji-hoon hadn't explained it to me from time to time..
There are a lot of people, it's crazy, and I can't understand what they're saying, so it's very boring..
“Ah, they started playing in celebration..”
“thank god.”
I think I can at least forget this boredom..
“It is called the crown prince of the piano. Please welcome us with applause. This is King Gau..”
The person who came on stage with the host was someone I knew well..
“Gau King, Gau King.”
Just like Choi Ji-hoon, who made a fuss, the young participants muttered for a moment when they saw King Gau..
Whatever it is, in the world
Is it true that he is the most popular pianist?.
‘It has increased more.’
I feel a little more polished than when I recorded my second album after the competition..
It is clear that he, too, is a genius, as he can grow so quickly the moment he recognizes his shortcomings..
Now, no matter what anyone says, it was such a beautiful performance that I think that even if you compare me to the ranks of great masters, who is superior is simply a matter of taste of the listener..
He finished playing his signature song, Petrushka, and the lounge was filled with applause..
The camera shutter also makes a loud noise..
“amazing. It's really amazing! right!”
“huh. It was a good performance.”
As I was chiming in with Choi Ji-hoon, who was making more of a fuss than before Gauwang started playing, Gauwang looked at me..
He seemed to be saying, ‘How do you think, young man?’ in that blunt tone, so I wanted to reply, ‘That’s pretty good, young man.’.
“Next, there will be a congratulatory performance by violinist Charles Braum. Today, they say they will play a special performance with the firebird for the participants. Please welcome us with a big round of applause..”
“what?”
“Charles Braum plays with the Firebird..”
“ ah.”
Looks like I didn't hear it wrong.
This is the guy who provoked me before..
Soon, a grumpy-looking man came up on stage. It tastes like rice covered in butter..
“That person swore at you?”
“It's not an insult, but.”
He put Firebird on his shoulder..
After exchanging glances with the pianist who would accompany him, he started playing, and the harmony between Charles Braum and Byerbird was amazing..
Brahms
Scherzo for violin and piano by Brahms, a genius musician from Hamburg, Germany.
The bold development was played with a strange balance of piano and violin..
What caught my attention was not the cocky junior musician, but the accompanist..
‘Who is it?’
The female pianist, who was younger than young, captivated me. If he had that level of skill, he would be as famous as Michael Blehatz or King Gau..
The world is so wide that there was another pianist like him..
‘……It's cool.’
Is it possible for someone to show off their personality like this while playing musical accompaniment? It is like watching a swan in flight. It is a performance with an elegant and dignified tone..
After the congratulatory performance and amidst applause, I asked Choi Ji-hoon..
“who is the piano?”
“well? It's my first time seeing you?”
Is Choi Ji-hoon a stranger?.
I couldn't take my eyes off her as she bowed politely and got off the stage before Charles Braum..
When I was asked by ICMCOC to celebrate the pranks of children, I tried to refuse..
After hearing that Bae Do-bin was participating, I ended up standing on stage like this..
I wanted to show you how I played the Firebird, but it was a satisfactory performance..
‘If you do this, you will become interested in me too..’
The contest with King Gau was like that, so Bae Do-bin will be interested in me this time..
however.
‘Where are you looking?.’
Bae Do-bin wasn’t looking at me. When she finished playing, she looked at him intently, but she didn't look at me for a second..
‘He's a really annoying kid..’
Does this mean that King Gau is an enemy and I have no interest in him?.
‘We'll see.’
The more I did it, the more I wanted to get his attention..
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