Beethoven Reborn - Episode 211
Beethoven Reborn Episode 211
47. Elderly people living alone and new employees(2)
Wilhelm Furtwängler's fall was such a shock to his wife..
When they heard the news that the tyrant of the Berlin Philharmonic, who was as strong as steel, had fallen, people were worried because they never thought things would get to this point..
For fans of the Berliner Philharmoniker, the pain of losing Nia Walgrei still remains, and the loss of Wilhelm Furtwängler was indescribable..
Stories related to this became a hot topic wherever people gathered in downtown Berlin..
“I don't know what the hell is going on.”
“Even when the news came out that I collapsed, I didn't know it would be like this. No, didn't he start conducting it the next day?.”
“That was the problem. Since I had to force myself to do it for 16 days, my health must have gotten worse..”
“……I wonder if I will ever be able to find a concert like that again in my life..”
“The newly appointed Kerba Stein is great, and Bae Do-bin goes without saying, but this bitter feeling……
“Of course. Of course. The first music I heard when I was eight years old was a year-end concert conducted by Furtwängler. Now my child did that. he was a part of my life.”
“For the Maestro.”
“For the Maestro.”
Seunghee Lee, Yunhee Na, and Soso, who were listening to the conversation in the corner of the cafe, sighed softly..
After the election, Wilhelm Furtwängler went into seclusion and did not meet anyone..
Even when I visited, there was no reaction as if I was not home..
It's already been four days without even hearing from his oldest friend, Ryoichi Sakamoto..
The members thought the tyrant would be shocked, but they thought they had to risk it and let him rest..
This was because I heard from Camilla Anderson that Wilhelm Furtwängler's physical condition was worse than expected..
Although he kept it a secret not only from the secretariat but also from the orchestra and members, Furtwängler's body was damaged as he had not rested for a single day for 28 years..
However, because they could not break his stubbornness, the hearts of the members who pushed ahead with the plan seemed to be broken..
I just hoped that Furtwängler would stop acting and take good care of his health..
“Still can't contact you?”
“Even when Dobin went, there was no answer..”
“Grandfather stubborn.”
“really. I've known this for a long time, but I wish I could do something about that stubbornness. How great it would be to sleep well, exercise, and quit smoking and drinking. Everyone is worried about themselves, so if you do that, it will be of no use.?”
Seunghee Lee's voice trembled as she blamed Furtwängler. It felt like it would explode at any moment if I touched it..
Seunghee Lee became very emotional after hearing that Furtwängler, her mentor and musical inspiration, was in poor health..
Na Yoon-hee and So-so comforted Lee Seung-hee because they knew it well..
Feelings about Wilhelm Furtwängler were shared by all members, including Nia Walgrei, who retired..
Nia Balgray warmly welcomed her young friend who came to visit in the early hours of the morning..
“Come on.”
“You've been well, right?”
“then.”
Nia Balgray smiled and pointed to the device on her ear..
While requesting a prosthetic hand for Azalea, Bae Dobin was exposed to Austrian medical technology and introduced it to Nia Balgrei..
It was a burdensome amount for Nia Val Gray, who had accumulated quite a bit of wealth, but she did not hesitate because she was able to restore her hearing to a level where she could live a normal life..
As the science of connecting nerves was advancing, even paralyzed hands were able to move little by little..
He, who had been frustrated by the loss of his health, was given a new life, and perhaps because of that, he looked very good..
Bae Dobin smiled and Nia Balgray guided Bae Dobin to her study..
Nia Balgray opened her mouth in front of the car..
“I roughly heard the story. It was scary?”
“I understand that the chef is stubborn, and I can also understand the members. I guess I was in worse shape than I thought..”
“home… … yes. Since you are not young, it would be good to be careful..”
Nia Valgrei, who had been with Furtwängler for a long time, felt sorry..
Because I respected and cherished him more than anyone else, I hoped that he would get back in shape and be active for a long time in good health..
It touched my heart even more because Nia Balgray herself retired due to health issues..
“I don't even meet other people now. Even when I went there, there was no answer. so.”
“That's why you came?”
“yes.”
Nia Balgrey laughed softly..
“Of course I want to persuade you, but you're not even meeting me, so would you please meet me? It looks like it's tightly sprained..”
“That's because I feel like if I leave it like that, it won't come back at all. You're probably thinking all the bad thoughts alone. He said he was betrayed and his pride was hurt. I think I have to hold it..”
“You would think so. … … The director?”
“Camilla went on a business trip..”
Nia Balgrey thought for a moment and nodded..
“okay. Let's go.”
After Election Day, Furtwängler went into hiding, forcing Kerba Stein to assume the role of permanent conductor ahead of his originally appointed term..
And he was able to understand why Wilhelm Furtwängler's health was bound to deteriorate..
‘I can't believe you handled this much work alone..’
Even with the help of Henry Vinfski and Paul Richter, Kerba Stein could not take his hands off his work..
To prepare for a concert, the conductor was checking everything from program decision to orchestra organization, music interpretation, and member management..
30If you've been doing the same thing over and over again for nearly a year, you might be a little lenient, but Wilhelm Furtwängler never once let things slip by..
3The same thing was repeated at every regular concert of the Berlin Philharmonic, which took place once a day..
Since Kerba Stein had seen it happen, he tried to operate it as much as possible in the way Wilhelm Furtwängler handled it, but when he actually faced the situation himself, he couldn't bring himself to continue..
It was a moment when I acutely realized that there is a reason why everyone is called a virtuoso..
‘Dobin was like this too..’
In fact, Dobin Bae, conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic B, also paid attention to even the smallest details in each performance..
After recalling that, Kerba Stein finished his brief reflection and focused on the score again..
Although they are very angry now, they believe that one day they will understand their true feelings, and Kerba Stein and the orchestra put their heads together every night to maintain the empire Wilhelm Furtwängler had built so that he could rest in peace..
* * *
Visited Furtwängler with Nia Valgrei.
When I got to his house, I rang the doorbell, but there was still no response from inside..
“You seem really angry. I've never been like this before.”
My heart became heavy after hearing Nia Balgray's words..
I wanted to forcibly send them to a resort, make them sit in armchairs, tie their hands and feet so they couldn't move, feed them food, listen to music, and let them see the beautiful scenery, but Neuer stopped me, saying that would be kidnapping..
Although he has aged a lot physically, I think it is a necessary task for him who must have had a hard time mentally..
Nia Balgray knocked on the door..
“Sir, it is me. Nia Balgrey.”
But Furtwängler did not react at all..
I thought Nia Balgre would meet me, but it looks like I have no choice but to come back tomorrow..
“It can't be helped. Since you came all the way here, let’s have lunch together..”
“okay. Since you won't meet me, there is no way..”
I had no choice but to return home.
Furtwängler is playing with Dojin while wearing a Hawaiian shirt..
“••••••Chef?”
“teacher.”
“brother.”
Dojin, who was playing with Furtwängler, came up to me and showed off his doll..
“The bald old man gave it to me..”
I asked Furtwängler while stroking Dojin’s head..
“what happened?”
“joy.”
Furtwängler turned his head and got up and went up the stairs. I couldn't understand the situation. Me and Nia Balgray were standing there dumbfounded, and his mother came out into the living room..
“oh. Mr. Balgray, it's been a while..”
“yes. You look healthy. This is my first time seeing you since the exhibition..”
I interrupted Nia Balgrey, who briefly mentioned her mother's painting exhibition, and asked her mother..
“What happened? Chef.”
“ah. I heard you went to Hawaii. Thankfully, he brought me various gifts. Is it lunch yet? If it’s okay with you, Mr. Balgray, let’s join together..”
“……Ah yes. thank you.”
“There are many customers today and tomorrow..”
Of course I thought he didn't respond because he was angry, but I heard he went on a trip..
As I left Balgrey, who had started a conversation with my mother, and went up the stairs, I heard a bass sound from the second floor..
I heard it in Azalea's room, so I went there and saw Azalea playing and Furtwängler nodding his head and listening..
"Umm."
“how is it? I'm good at it!”
“LOL. It's a mess.”
“What a mess!”
When did we become so close?.
Furtwängler and Azalea may not have had any contact, but they seemed friendly, as if they had been together for a long time..
“Chef.”
I called Furtwängler..
But he didn't even respond. Looks like he's very upset.
“Grandpa, Dobin calls me.?”
“Who. me?”
Furtwängler shook his head and looked really petty..
“I'm not a chef. Why would Dobin call me that?.”
“Chef.”
“Hmm. Now, go ahead and play it again. It's a mess, but I have a feeling..”
“Chef.”
“I feel like someone keeps calling me.”
Realizing that the situation was strange, Azalea looked at me and Furtwängler in turns..
I also got a little angry and said it out loud..
“shamefully.”
Furtwängler slowly turned his head and looked at me. Now I don't ignore it.
“What is so shameful?”
“That's right. Everyone is worried, but why do you keep being so stubborn??”
“joy. Damn you guys. Let's see how well they do together. How dare you kick me out?”
“So, if you rest when they tell you to rest, that's fine.!”
“joy. Even though I haven't had a vacation in 30 years, I've been doing well. Now that I'm older, they treat me like an old man in the back room.?”
“That's because I really don't know that's not true.?”
Both Furtwängler and I started raising our voices, and when Azalea joined in, the atmosphere became cold..
“All that said, I think you enjoyed your vacation very well..”
Azalea pointed to Furtwängler's Hawaiian T-shirt and the photos next to it..
“Hawaii was fun?”
Furtwängler paused for a moment, coughed, and started showing the picture to Azalea..
“This is a place called Waikiki..”
“and! Grandpa knows how to surf too?”
“cancer. When I was young, there was no sport I couldn't play..”
Furtwängler showed off the photos and Azalea responded like a professional audience member..
As I looked at that scene, my thoughts began to flow in a direction I had never thought of before..
‘Do you like it??’
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