Beethoven Reborn - Episode 173
Beethoven Reborn Episode 173
39. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor(2)
‘Sharply. Let's speak louder.’
Na Yoon-hee greeted the interviewer with an expression she had been practicing in the mirror for several days..
“Ah, hello..”
However, I was so concerned about putting on a bright expression that I ended up saying hello in a strange way..
‘oh my god. It's ruined.’
Na Yoon-hee was frustrated even before she started..
The actions I had thought about because I wanted to be bright and clear were completely forgotten when I made eye contact with the interviewers..
Na Yoon-hee avoided even looking at Wilhelm Furtwängler’s powerful eyes..
However, where Bae Do-bin was avoiding gaze was there..
‘Bae, this is Bae Do-bin. … … cute.’
Among classical music people, how many people are not fans of Bae Do-bin?.
Na Yun-hee's heart pounded again as it was the first time she had seen him from a distance during the movement audition, but this was her first time being this close..
“Nice to meet you, Na Yoon-hee. That's a nice smile. sit comfortably.”
“Go, thank you.”
Kerba Stein treated Na Yoon-hee in a friendly way so that she would not be more nervous..
Kerba Stein was very pleased to see Bae Do-bin return and fill the position of deputy second violinist..
That was because he had served as concertmaster (principal first violin) at the Berlin Philharmonic and led the second violin at the same time..
No matter where you look in the world, there is no case like Kerba Stein..
His unfortunate fate began when Nia Balgray and Philip Lehman, another concertmaster at the time, left the orchestra around the same time..
Since it was impossible to operate without two concertmasters, Furtwängler unusually awarded the position of concertmaster to Kerbastein, who was the principal second violinist..
Even in the long history of the Berlin Philharmonic, there was no concept of ‘promotion’..
Kerba Stein, who received such preferential treatment, received comfort from his colleagues rather than envy or jealousy..
When I participated as a concertmaster, I had to work on the first violin and at the same time pay attention to the second violin, and when I wasn't, I worked on the second violin..
This is because the intensity of the work was too severe compared to other people..
His fatigue might have been lessened if he had been the assistant second violinist..
The problem was that Furtwängler was stubborn and did not fill Bae Dobin's place, leaving deep wrinkles on the forehead of the young musician, who was only in his 40s..
So, it was Kerba Stein who was most happy when Bae Do-bin returned..
After Bae Do-bin became a bandmaster in just one month, it got to the point where he was tearing out the hair on his head that was starting to fall out little by little..
Wilhelm Furtwängler, the best in the world when it comes to stubbornness, saw the concertmaster, who was losing his hair, tearing out his own hair, and as a fellow bald man, he realized the seriousness of the situation..
I decided to find someone who could act as deputy second violinist and, eventually, as principal second violinist..
While looking for someone, the person I found was Na Yoon-hee, who showed outstanding skills at the concert audition..
It was natural that Kerba Stein was happy to see Na Yun-hee..
‘No matter what happens, you have to pass..’
Kerba Stein smiled as hard as he could..
“It's okay not to be nervous. I contacted Na Yoon-hee because I noticed her special talent during the movement audition. Think of it as a formal event..”
Na Yun-hee was a little relieved by Kerba Stein’s words..
However, Furtwängler looked extremely uncomfortable, and his grim face became even more grim..
“Stein, what does that mean? It's formal. Don't say unnecessary words.”
“Chef already liked it too
You called me..”
Even Kerba Stein, who would normally be shocked by Furtwängler's words, was just as desperate today..
However, for Na Yoon-hee, the conversation between the two people could not help but be scary..
‘Come on, why are you fighting all of a sudden?.’
The stubborn Furtwängler.
Stein can't miss Na Yoon-hee.
While the two were having a war of nerves, it felt like their blood was drying up..
Bae Do-bin asked her a proper question for the first time..
“Last time, you applied to become concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic. Let me ask you about your motive..”
Will Na Yoon-hee, who wanted to become a concertmaster, be satisfied with being the assistant second violinist?.
The question was to see if you would like to serve as deputy second violinist..
“Ah yes.”
Na Yoon-hee took a breath and answered..
“Since I was young, I dreamed of playing in an orchestra. I liked how multiple instruments responded to play one song..”
‘Oh, no.’
Kerba Stein was astonished.
It was because Na Yoon-hee gave an answer she should never have given..
I've wanted to be in an orchestra since I was young. Even though it was obvious, there was no such obvious answer..
For Wilhelm Furtwängler and the members of the Berlin Philharmonic, the first condition for becoming a member was nothing less than earnestness..
‘It has to be the Berlin Philharmonic.’
It had to be clear why they should be at the Berlin Philharmonic.
Everyone may have different reasons, but the top priority for joining the Berlin Philharmonic is.
‘This was because they thought they could protect the ‘best for the best performance’..
But I have admired the orchestra since I was young..
Even if it was a different orchestra, I could have accepted it as no problem..
“ha ha ha. He must have listened to a lot of Berlin Philharmonic music since he was young.?”
I wanted to change it so I made the question more clear..
Na Yoon-hee’s thoughts were different..
What I always heard from my father.
I answered honestly because I had firmly engraved in my heart the saying that people should not tell lies..
“It's not that though……
‘hey!’
Kerba Stein's smiling face began to crack..
“When I was young, I listened to a lot of Amsterdam performances. I really liked Eugen Johom's Beethoven symphony and Marie Jans' serious conducting..”
Furtwängler's face was distorted, and Kerba Stein's smile broke when he saw that grim expression..
After all, Marie Jans.
The chief conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, which, along with London and Vienna, is ad nauseam compared to Berlin in the press, and one of the few people Wilhelm Furtwängler considers an 'enemy', can you say that you like him?.
Kerba Stein wondered whether he really wanted to join the Berlin Philharmonic and even questioned Na Yun-hee's sincerity..
“and.”
Meanwhile, Na Yoon-hee continued speaking with a feeling of giving up as she saw the interviewers' faces becoming increasingly grim..
“that… … I made my first money in 2010. With concert settlement. I… … I didn't make much because I was invested. With that, he toured Europe with his father. Oh, my father has never been to Europe..”
‘What on earth are you talking about?.’
Kerba Stein was frustrated..
This is an opportunity that has come after several years..
The interviewer only said things that offended Furtwängler..
“at that time… … I listened to the Berlin Philharmonic’s New Year’s concert. It was his father's first time in an orchestra and he was very excited, preparing tickets for a year in advance. however. I really liked the Eroica I heard back then..”
“My father used to say this as a habit until he passed away. I want to hear Berlin's Eroica again. So me too.”
As someone who doesn't talk much, she said more than she could talk a week, so she cleared her throat and continued..
“I also want to play great music like that. sorry.”
‘ ah.’
Why did you say I'm sorry?.
Na Yoon-hee reprimanded herself for saying something that had become a habit..
However, Furtwängler and Kerba Stein's faces softened greatly when they heard her words..
As Na Yun-hee's desire to join the Berlin Philharmonic was conveyed, I could tell that she was just not good at speaking..
At that time, Bae Do-bin came forward..
It was Korean, not German..
It was an attempt to make Na Yoon-hee, who was already very nervous, less nervous..
“The position of second violin assistant involves frequent communication with people. As you know, concertmaster Kerba Stein is also in charge of the second violin, so the assistant principal must perform his role well..”
“Ah yes.”
“I was impressed with Na Yoon-hee's skills through the audition, but I have doubts about today's interview. If she has difficulty conveying her ideas clearly to others, I don't think she is suitable for the position of deputy head..”
Na Yoon-hee once again despaired at Bae Do-bin's sharp criticism..
Certainly, as Bae Do-bin said, she had a passive personality and did not fit in well with a group..
As a result, there were many losses, and the showmanship on stage was poor, so it was criticized as being somewhat dull..
however.
If she had been really timid, she wouldn't have been able to come this far..
“Yes, that's right. I'm not good at talking or making eye contact, but I don't give up. If that were the case, I wouldn't have been able to come to Europe alone and work as a violinist..”
Bae Do-bin listened to Na Yoon-hee in silence..
“Even though I'm timid, I like music. If it's for what you like, ha, you can do it..”
“All right.”
After hearing Na Yoon-hee's words, Bae Do-bin put down his pen and Furtwängler informed her that the interview was over..
After bowing her head in greeting, Na Yoon-hee left the interview room and began walking down the streets of Berlin..
‘I did it again.’
I practiced like that.
Even when I thought about it, I felt like such a fool that I couldn't understand myself..
‘Fool.’
When I thought that I had ruined the opportunity of the Berlin Philharmonic to contact me first, I started blaming myself for being a poor person..
‘……Even though Dobin is so young, he is very smart..’
I just kept wiping away the tears that kept overflowing..
Na Yoon-hee.
I was quite surprised that a person who plays so refreshingly was completely different in the interview room..
Is it because I don't know how to speak properly or because I'm nervous?.
He was a person whose introduction was so long that it was hard to understand what he was saying..
But one thing I like is that she is aware of her personality..
Nevertheless, I liked the fact that I kept taking on challenges because I like music..
His personality cannot be easily changed, but he is different from idiots who are absorbed in themselves and don't even try..
Even if he stutters, he struggles to say what he wants to say and tries to finish it..
how much you like music.
I could see how much I wanted to be with the Berlin Philharmonic..
In order to be considerate of Na Yun-hee, the contents of the interview in Korean were conveyed to Furtwängler and Kerba Stein..
“……how was it?”
Kerba Stein asked cautiously..
Furtwängler turned his head and looked at me. I opened my mouth because it meant telling me what I thought first..
“I think it would be good to work together.”
I showed Furtwängler what I wrote during the interview and continued..
“I'm sure I'm capable anyway, so I'll leave it aside. I like your resume. Collaboration with the Chicago Symphony, concert in Amsterdam, and 11 solo concerts... … I also studied composition. We also did a charity concert. For such a clumsy person to do at such a young age, he did many different things. It means that you put in that much effort..”
“Do you mean to look at the possibilities?.”
“yes. If you like music, I don't think you'll give up halfway..”
Furtwängler seemed worried..
“what do you think.”
“I can help you with communication. What matters is that she is competent. Also, I have good memories of the Berlin Philharmonic and want to be with it..”
Furtwängler listened to Kerba Stein and nodded..
“good. Since you two say so, let's hire them. You worked hard. Dobin, let’s stay for a while and stop by the secretariat together..”
Kerba Stein clenched his fists..
He seems quite happy.
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