Beethoven Reborn - Episode 202
Beethoven Reborn Episode 202
45. throne(6)
Jihoon Choi's joint performance with the Berliner Philharmoniker B received a lot of attention and was crowded with people..
A total of four collaborative performances were held over two days, and today the city of Berlin was crowded with people who came to hear the first performance..
Several famous faces appeared, including Nina Keberich, a pianist with a unique style..
Due to the revival of classical music, Willy Brandt, a reporter for Der Spiegel, which published a magazine specializing in classical music, interviewed Nina Keberich for an exclusive interview..
It was because I knew very well what kind of relationship she had with today's two main characters..
“Nice to meet you. Nina Keberich.”
“hello.”
“This was your first public appearance after successful concerts in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. How have you been?
How have you been??”
“I was tired because I had a lot of schedules, but I was able to get enough rest..”
“What do you usually do when you have a break??”
“Play or listen to the piano.”
“haha. It's amazing that work and rest are the same. If it's music you've been listening to recently?”
“Dobin Bae and King Gau’s Concerto for Two Pianos. Actually, my favorite is the live recording with Hong that we did in Korea. I'd like to play with Dobbin someday..”
“It is well known as a masterpiece. The protagonist of that album is now a member of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
I became a musician. A performance conducted by Bae Do-bin and Choi Ji-hoon's solo performance is scheduled. Please tell us about them..”
Nina Keberich thought for a moment. Around the time of the Berlin Philharmonic concertmaster audition, he remembered how Choi Ji-hoon, who had liked him so much, got angry..
“There is no better combination than that. The two of you are really close..”
“The friendship between the two is well known. Please tell us about the two people in general.?”
“Dobin is usually really quirky, other than music. He has to eat curry three times a week, and he always takes 60 pills when making coffee in the morning. Um, and I'm really bad at cooking..”
Because it was an unexpected story, reporters showed interest in what Nina Keberich had to say..
“What can I say about Jihoon? He is usually easy-going, but he is very passionate when it comes to music. Watching him play the piano gets me hot too..”
“Nina, we have to go in now..”
Park Sun-young, who was with Nina Keberich, announced that the performance would begin soon..
The reporter who heard that hurriedly came forward..
“Lastly, I have one more question! Recently, some critics have been saying negative things about Bae Do-bin's movement. What do you think??”
Nina Keberich, who was about to turn around at those words, saw the reporter. And she answered calmly and firmly.
“Dobin has always spoken through music. I believe it will be like that today too. If they don't change after listening to Dobin's concert, there must be a problem with their qualifications..”
“Nina, let's go in..”
Although her tone was calm, Nina Keberich's response gave away just how angry she was about the current situation..
Her words, which were broadcast live, were broadcast around the world, and Park Sun-young was worried that Nina Keberich might be harmed by her careless remarks..
People gathered in the Berlin Philharmonic's digital concert hall started talking about him..
ㄴ Nina Keberich makes a mistake..
b Nina Keberich is right. Recently, critics in London have continued to make negative comments about Dobin Bae and the Berlin Philharmonic, and this is quite intentional. In fact, since Concertmaster Bae Do-bin has been with the Berlin Philharmonic, the growth of the Berlin Philharmonic has been remarkable. Hammon Showik and some critics who deny what the fans and the market prove are not qualified to criticize..
ㄴ I don’t know what’s difficult, but when it comes to music, it’s right to speak through music. Bae Do-bin has always been like that. She has never been disappointed.
ㄴ It's not China or North Korea, so thoughts may be different. If you criticize Bae Do-bin, you are definitely disqualified. Nina Kebe Rich is mistaken..
ㄴ You can have different thoughts and express them, but intentionally presenting false information as fact is a crime..
ㄴ Thoughts may differ haha. You are pretending to be a god. A bastard. You have to show off with the bare minimum of courtesy and knowledge, man..
ㄴ We know the proposition of diversity and diversity, but why do we not know that intentionally criticizing others for personal gain is a crime??
ㄴ They say they learned less from seeing things like that..
ㄴ ㅇㅇ I can’t say anything because I’m scared. This is not media control?
ㄴ You’re talking crazy..
ㄴ It's not media control. I am repenting because delusional, ignorant, and inhumane people like you disgrace hard-working musicians..
ㄴ Those guys didn't know that what they were doing was a crime..
Just before the concert, I was calming down while listening to Bach's cantatas when there was a knock on the door..
“yes.”
Jihoon Choi opened the door and came in..
Instead of looking anxious a few days ago, he looked a little relieved. When she was younger, her hands would shake before she went on stage, so it seems like she had an opportunity to get her mind together..
“I want to ask you something.”
“What?”
“You probably knew my playing wasn't good lately, so why didn't you say anything??”
I thought I could tell you now, so I spoke honestly..
“Because you had a hard time.”
“……I see.”
Jihoon Choi nodded as if he understood..
Even if you tell a guy who is seriously aware of his slump, it will have a negative impact..
At the same time I trusted my brother.
Many people one day face a wall and try to overcome it. once, twice, three times.
But there are very few people who try to go beyond it..
That's why I think everyone tried, but I don't think of it as effort..
Every musician faces a wall..
Even I have not been able to complete the first movement of the Grand Symphony for several years..
Due to differences in talent, there may be a difference between when you encounter a wall and the time required to overcome it, but the moment you overcome it without giving up, I consider the time and effort until then as effort..
And Choi Ji-hoon has continued to make such efforts more than anyone else. Even after witnessing talents like me, Chae-eun, and Nina,
The guy who walked steadily eventually grew to the point where he got on stage with me..
I had no doubt that this would continue to be the case, and that is why I did not add any additional comments..
Unlike Marco Jin or Ryoko Nakamura, whom I still keep in touch with and teach, I don't think Jihoon Choi is someone I need to take care of, but someone I can have his back on..
“I am… … I don't know if I can stand on the same stage as you in this condition. This is not the stage I wanted.”
Jihoon Choi said.
It’s not that I don’t understand that regret because I know Choi Ji-hoon’s feelings about wanting to be a soloist on my songs since he was young..
“I heard a funny story in college.”
Choi Ji-hoon suddenly opened his eyes round as if asking what he was talking about..
I held up the sheet music and recited his name..
“It is said that Rachmaninoff showed talent from an early age. From the age of 4 he studied piano and composed music from the age of 10..”
It was soon time for the concert to begin, so I slowly headed towards the door..
“However, it is said that Piano Concerto No. 1, released when you were in your 20s, received quite harsh reviews. After that, Rachmaninoff went through a slump for quite a long time, and he was said to have suffered from depression, so it must have been serious..”
I extended my fist to Choi Ji-hoon’s chest..
He pushed me away and said.
“It is said that the song that made Rachmaninoff's comeback successful was Piano Concerto No. 2..”
“I am.”
“you can do it.”
Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 is a song that passionately reveals his accumulated emotions while going through a slump..
The first failure of a genius who had been successful since childhood..
The resulting fear tormented Rachmaninoff, but it did not stop his passion for music..
History records that Rachmaninoff did not produce a single song during his four years of slump, but that period must have been the most intense struggle of his life..
Therefore, I consider his four years not as ‘time not to compose’ but as ‘time when he created Piano Concerto No. 2.’.
Just as Choi Ji-hoon, who thinks he can't move forward now, thinks he's not standing still..
"huh."
Jihoon Choi nodded..
I opened the door and headed to the stage. Is there ever a time when you will feel more secure than now when you climb with your brothers?.
Fans who visited the Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall came out and greeted Choi Ji-hoon with applause..
Soso gestured for the members to stand up and I shook hands with her..
Choi Ji-hoon then joined hands with So-so and ascended to the podium. He bowed his head in response to the fans who continued to send enthusiastic greetings and placed the members in front..
I made eye contact with Choi Ji-hoon..
You may have a calm face, but there will still be anxiety inside..
As much as he dreamed of this stage, I also waited, so I know how much he wants to do well..
If I could solve it with just a few words, I wouldn't be in a slump, so I'm sure I'm asking myself this now..
How to act, what to think, etc..
However, I think Choi Ji-hoon will express this song well under my direction..
Jihoon Choi nodded..
1Movement Moderato (normal tempo), C minor.
I put my hand on the piano and played a small, heavy first note. The atmosphere gradually increases and the piano begins to race..
It's time for the orchestra to come together.
destiny has arrived.
♪♫♬
In the dark, blue night before dawn, the winter wind seeps into my collar..
A man on a horse rides on a land soaked in rain, unable to even see the endless road..
Even under pressure from the orchestra, which seems to be telling it to fulfill its mission, the piano silently moves forward..
Even a small road.
On an infinitely wide land without even a signpost, the piano runs without hesitation as if it knows the way to go..
The violin reveals the man's firm will, and suddenly a bitter wind blows..
silence for a moment.
The man slowly looks back at the place he walked from. He dreams of a glorious past. The moment he realizes that sweet memories torment him, but also give him the strength to move forward again..
The piano, which was played with a soft touch, comes to life with the horn..
The trumpet cheers him on again and the man begins to run again..
‘great.’
Choi Ji-hoon played as if pouring out his emotions. The guy who had been playing faithfully to the score until now was finally starting to reveal himself..
Is it because of the will to overcome the slump?.
His performance was accompanied by a strong will..
The piano moves through the magnificent yet mysterious melody led by the violin..
I am glad to be able to share this magnificent song that is passionate yet delicate..
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