Beethoven Reborn - Episode 133
Beethoven Reborn Episode 133
31. 10Flesh, broken chair(5)
After my meeting with Cha Myeong-woon, while eating dinner with my grandfather, I heard an unexpected story..
“Studying abroad?”
“okay. what do you think.”
If you're studying abroad, the first thing you have to think about is Germany, where your parents are..
Moreover, there is the Berlin Philharmonic and the Furtwängler..
“If I go, I'll go to Germany. But why suddenly?”
As a Korean, it is something that my parents and I agreed to at least receive education in our country..
At first, I didn't feel the need to stay in Korea, but as I lived there, various reasons arose..
one is a fan.
I have fans all over the world, but none are as enthusiastic about my music as in my country..
From the fan letters that arrive at the Saetbyul Entertainment office every day, to the faces of people who come every time I appear on TV, I have come to remember them..
Above all, I honestly felt a little proud when I heard that people who did not enjoy classical music were introduced to it because of me..
It made me happier than any critic's review..
The two are, above all, precious friends and disciples..
When I'm with Choi Ji-hoon, I find myself smiling at his bright appearance..
In the past, people around me were afraid of me because I was obsessed with losing my voice..
At the time, I thought it was natural to push myself to make more perfect music, but when I think about it, it's easier to make music now than it was then..
This is partly because Ryoichi Sakamoto, Furtwängler, and Thomas Pils, who he has worked with so far, are great musicians..
Born into a happy family and able to relax, my attitude has also changed from the past..
At the same time, I came to realize that solving problems through dialogue can produce sufficient, or even better, results..
I was able to realize that through Choi Ji-hoon..
He could have hated me enough. Considering his age and environment, it would be surprising if he didn't do that..
But a friend with whom I shared my heart.
The faith and love he gave me.
It gave me hope after a lifetime of dealing with guys who were just looking for money and trying to trick me..
That's why I like Himura and why I work with him..
‘Chae-eun.’
Chae-eun is the first student, but she is actually too young to say that. Since she's young, she doesn't whine or act the way I want, but I had no intention of arresting Chae-eun in the first place..
I just want to unleash that brilliant talent to its fullest..
‘Actually, is this also greed?.’
To put it bluntly, it feels like playing with my granddaughter, and that time makes me feel comfortable..
‘My grandfather also likes it.’
My grandfather is also quite old. I feel a little uncomfortable about leaving someone alone who has resolved past misunderstandings and conflicts and has now found his family..
and.
Hong Seung-il, the person around me with whom I have the worst relationship, tries to force me to have a sense of duty, but still understands my piano the best..
The reason I stayed in the piano club for nearly two years even though I fought with him every day was because I enjoyed the time fighting with him..
“Hmm.”
The grandfather spoke with difficulty, as if he had been thinking deeply..
“Actually, your piano teacher is very sick..”
This is a story about Hong Seung-il..
I stayed silent because I was expecting it..
“As you probably know, Seungil is a truly great pianist. His grandfather doesn't know much about music, but he was really great when he was young. He enrolled you because he had a friend he could trust with you.……
He seemed to be hesitant about how to convey the news of death to his young grandson..
“I don’t think Teacher Seungil will be able to be with you anymore. So she's asking why don't you go somewhere with a good teacher?.”
The grandfather looked very distressed after learning of his friend's death..
I had no idea when the employees were there, but looking at them now, their expressions are speechless..
“First of all, Grandpa Seungil is not a teacher..”
“……what does that mean?”
“We are colleagues and friends who explore the piano together. That’s why it’s very sad that Grandpa Seungil is sick..”
“So, I will prepare really well for the upcoming concert..”
“Thank you.”
The grandfather closed his mouth tightly and took a long breath..
“I will think more about studying abroad. There are things you can do in Korea. Anyway, even if I go to Germany right now, it's meaningless if I can't be with the Berlin Philharmonic..”
“Is that so?.”
“yes. I've heard about and toured many academies and schools, but honestly, I don't think there is a place that can teach me..”
Whether it was the academy she went to when she was young, the Music Hall Academy that she heard about from Choi Ji-hoon, or the practical course in the piano department of the music college that she learned about through occasional letters from Nina Kebehiri..
Honestly, I don't think any educational facility can satisfy me in music..
To me, school is just a place to acquire basic knowledge for living in modern times. In that respect, I thought it would be better for me, as a Korean, to study in Korea, and that is what I agreed with my mother and father..
“okay. If you think so, then so be it. But if I ever change my mind, I'll tell you at any time. I always say this, grandpa.”
“There's nothing you can't do?”
“LOL. okay. As long as it doesn't matter whether people live or die, I'll do anything for our Dobin..”
“Then, have a meal first. I'm worried because you don't seem to be eating much these days. It’s because of Grandpa Seungil.?”
I asked worriedly while looking at my grandfather’s curry bowl..
“Huh. greatness. Yeah, yeah. Let's eat.”
After finishing the meal, I sent Dobin up to his room and continued thinking..
At first, I was planning on making that child my successor, but after a conversation in a small park in Berlin, I realized that my grandson had no choice but to pursue music..
WH Group was created with these hands.
I hoped that Jinhee would continue as much as possible, but if that was difficult, I hoped that she would at least help me save the ship..
If that doesn't work, I hoped Dobin would take over, but I think I'll have to accept that there's nothing I can do..
I thought there was still time left, but several more years passed without a plan..
I feel like I'm about to lose my only friend.
As I watched the only friend who treated me as a friend until I was chairman of WH Group prepare for death, I couldn't help but think about that too..
Unfortunately.
I think the group should be handed over to another competent person. I think that is the path for WH Group and Jinhee and Dobin..
All I have to do is appease my greed and regrets..
but.
I want to leave something for Dobin. She wants to be loved a lot.
‘Should I create a foundation?.’
I would like to create an environment for Dobin to create a foundation in the future where he can pursue music comfortably financially, legally, and administratively..
before i die.
‘Because I'm a kid with big dreams.’
Clearly, Dobin is not a child who will be satisfied with simply making songs..
Whether it's seeing people performing their own songs or recently investing in and nurturing talented people, I'm thinking about something..
It resembles what I did as a businessman..
I personally researched and developed what I wanted to create..
For the tasks that I could not do, I personally traveled all over the world to find and nurture talented people and bring them in as WH Group employees..
okay. Let's get ready.
I don't know right now what my grandson wants to do, but I want to make sure there are no obstacles in his way when he pursues his dreams..
Let's prepare before it's too late.
That's what I decided.
I had no time to wake up due to collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra of Korea and practice for a concert with Hong Seung-il to be held in October..
So much so that I rarely see him with Choi Ji-hoon or Chae-eun..
I returned home feeling tired again today, and I got a call from Seunghee Lee..
‘long time no see.’
I answered the phone thinking, “How are you doing?”.
“very, me?”
“ sister?”
-okay. Do whatever you want. Jinhee, what can I do when my son calls me his sister?.
After joking for a while, Seunghee Lee got to the point..
-They said they would play at the Music Center on Chuseok.?
“yes.”
-Me and my younger brother went out too. How annoying was the president of the association? Did that happen to you too? Even if you don’t watch it, it’s a video.
“what is a video?”
-……oh my god. Are you really young? I don't know the video?
So young.
“I don't know.”
-There is such a thing. Anyway, I went out too. Actually, I was going to sing solo, but it's been a while since I played solo, so I didn't know what to do. He also likes to have accompaniment. That's why.
“no, I do not want. I'm busy right now.”
-Hey, sister, are you sad? I haven't said anything yet.
“I'm not asking you to collaborate.?”
- that's right.
“no, I do not want.”
-Dobin ah. Please help me sister.
“I heard that my younger brother is also coming. You can do it with that brother..”
-He said he was with Namgoong Yegeon..
Being abandoned here and there.
I feel sorry for the name of the best cello in Korea, no, the most powerful cello in the world..
“……In short.”
-really? Really?
“A really short one..”
-Yes, yes. I'm going in tomorrow, so let's guess. You can go to Saetbyul’s office.?
“ yes.”
next day.
Seunghee Lee, who came to the office, was still full of energy and was loud and embarrassed me..
“Let's do this?”
“huh. It's short?”
It was my first time hearing this song, but it was a completely different world from the music I was used to listening to..
There was something strangely appealing about it, but it was true that I was a little embarrassed..
“When you think of Korea, this is it. Isn’t there a better song selection for the Chuseok stage? Right, Mr. Himura.?”
“haha. I won't comment.”
When even Himura refused to express his opinion, Seunghee Lee looked at Sunyoung Park..
“I think it would be good, right? After all, this is a concert. I think the response will be good.”
“look. After all, young people communicate with each other. Sometimes you have to be pampered like this. Since everyone comes to have fun anyway, something like this is necessary..”
It's a bit questionable, but it's not a difficult song..
“The code is simple.”
It doesn't seem that difficult to play on the cello..
“huh!”
You can't play convincingly, no, you can't play at a decent level on the piano..
I think I need to do some arranging..
“I will definitely collect this debt.”
“then! Should I buy you curry??”
“The curry is great, but it's not expensive..”
“uh… … You've really grown up a lot..”
I'm really busy, so I'm definitely planning on taking care of it..
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