Beethoven Reborn - Episode 241
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Beethoven Reborn Episode 241
54. no one else(7)
“Take sides. … … I have a different opinion on that part. It's not meaningless.”
Sakamoto smiled and said.
“This is the case in this orchestra competition and in each competition as well. In the first place, people grow through competition. Whether you value tradition or pursue change, progress occurs through competition. In fact, didn't both the London Symphony and the London Philharmonic become more complete orchestras with the addition of Bruno and Toscanini?.”
Sakamoto pulled his chin. The glasses he was wearing came down slightly, and Sakamoto's clear eyes turned directly to me..
“The same goes for the Berlin Philharmonic..”
Sakamoto finished speaking and smiled..
Maybe Sakamoto is right.
I would have done my job no matter what the situation was, but in reality the Berlin Philharmonic felt a sense of crisis and reformed many aspects in just one or two years..
The same goes for Furtwängler..
He was a stubborn man who put off even accepting a member for several years because there were no candidates who met his criteria..
It's all the fault of the members suffering from chronic fatigue..
However, in the past two years, the number of members has doubled, and unlike in the past when only regular concerts were held, event-based performances are also continuing well..
This was made possible with the creation of the Berlin Philharmonic B, but in addition, everything from a large-scale expansion of the concert hall to a large-scale promotion of the digital concert hall was carried out..
2010It seemed safe to say that the Berlin Philharmonic until the 1990s and the current Berlin Philharmonic are completely different orchestras..
As for what kind of music they play, I had a big influence on writing and conducting it, but it is probably because the attitude of the Berliner Philharmoniker itself has changed in this way..
No, as Sakamoto said, it was probably due to being conscious of London and Interplay..
“That's right.”
I admitted it obediently..
The fact remains that Interplay is a bunch of shitty, petty bastards..
However, it is also true that all members and staff of the Berlin Philharmonic worked harder to protect our music..
Perhaps the London Symphony and the London Philharmonic have also worked hard to preserve their music..
Given that both bands have recently become completely independent from Interplay, it seems clear that they feel something about them..
“hmm..."
The conversation is coming to an end with some level of contact, but Himura looks as if something is bothering him..
“What's wrong?”
“no, what.”
I say no, but my face is full of disapproval..
“Let's talk comfortably between us.”
“So it's more uncomfortable. 'Cause I know how much you care.”
“What's the story??”
"hmm."
“Himura.”
“……This is the story of Mr. Raymond Donech. Going back to what we were talking about for a moment, if Furtwängler and you, no, the Berlin Philharmonic had such an idea, then why on earth did Raymond Donech head to London? He was thinking about doing it. Actually, I thought it was because the music I was pursuing was different..”
That's something neither I nor all the other members know..
We are vaguely assuming that it may be an economic problem, but in fact, there are many people among the members who think the same way as Himura..
Because I didn't hear anything from him..
I asked instead of answering.
“When you say that, it seems like Himura thought he moved because his musical views were different.?”
“It has to look that way from the outside. This was at a time when Berlin and London were fighting over sides. There was a lot of talk about Charles Braum when he joined the Berlin Philharmonic. Moreover, since it was the transfer of Raymond Donech, who had held the position for more than 20 years, all unspoken words were bound to come out..”
I definitely thought it might look that way..
Perhaps it is because of that fact that not only the Berlin Philharmonic B but also the A is changing little by little in matters other than recording..
But if that were the case, I would have consulted with Furtwängler or the concertmaster..
That remains a question.
At that time, Sakamoto wiped his mouth and said.
“Wilhelm would have been embarrassed too..”
“what does that mean?”
“I don't think this is the story for me to tell. How do you feel, Mr. Dobin? It's not too late, so it's better to listen to it yourself..”
I broke up with the two and called Manager Mulpin..
When I asked where Furtwängler and Berliner Philharmoniker A were staying, an employee of A came down to the lobby, saying he had some business to run..
“You were waiting?”
“no. where are you?”
“it's close. It's just two blocks away..”
I tried to do it properly at Orchestra Daejeon, but I wonder if it is necessary to use separate accommodations..
We arrived at the hotel under the guidance of Manager Mulpin. It was literally close, so I didn't think I needed to be guided..
A band employee came down to greet Mulpin. When we took the elevator to the 5th floor, Mulpin pointed to the end of the hallway..
“The chef is in room 509..”
“yes. thank you.”
I got off and walked in the direction given by Mulpin, and soon I saw Furtwängler's room..
knocked on the door.
“It's me.”
There seemed to be some commotion inside, but after a while Camilla opened the door. Looks a little flushed.
“Come on.”
“……Shall we come next time??”
“no. What are you talking about. I was about to leave because I had work to do..”
As he looked at her, Furtwängler cleared his throat and shouted:.
“What's going on?!”
“I have something to ask..”
Meanwhile, Camilla quickly left and went into the next room..
As I went inside, I saw two wine glasses, a candle dripping wax, and a wonderful night view outside the wide window..
Furtwängler looks very upset..
“I interrupted you.”
“What are you interfering with?!”
I shrugged my shoulders and sat down..
Although I'm sorry, I'm glad to see that the relationship between Furtwängler and Camilla continues to be good..
“Didn't you say we shouldn't see each other until the competition is over?.”
“If I win, you'll be kicked out, so I'll have to see a lot before that..”
“joy. Even after seeing today’s score, I feel calm..”
“2Charles and Jihoon will also join in the next match, so if you don't take it easy, you'll be in big trouble.?”
“You should really be nervous. Whatever you have prepared won't work for me.”
We exchanged friendly greetings and got to the point..
“I came because of Raymond Donech..”
As soon as he was mentioned, Furtwängler's face darkened..
“Why is that guy talking?.”
“No matter how much I think about it, I don't understand. The same goes for leaving without saying anything. I didn't even say anything to Chef.?”
“It's already over. He went somewhere else and we have changed in the meantime. That's it.”
“But that doesn't mean I lose time with him..”
At my words, Furtwängler quietly looked at the glass and then lowered his head. He held his forehead in his hand and held it there for a while before shaking his head..
“Why are you suddenly asking that?.”
“You know it's not sudden..”
Ever since I heard the news that he had quit the Berlin Philharmonic, I have not been conscious of it even once..
He went to the London Philharmonic and heard that his son was sick, so it was expected that Interplay would spend a lot of money to invite musicians..
Because it was a situation like that, even though I was worried about him, I had no choice but to be more reserved in my words..
Afterwards, busy work overlapped, such as buying a concert hall expansion project, organizing an expanded orchestra, a charity concert, and Turandot..
Neither I nor the other members could tell me due to the situation, but I always kept it in mind..
There's no way Furtwängler doesn't know that..
“It's an issue that will have to be addressed someday..”
“This is his problem and mine. There is no need for members to know. Same goes for you and the band..”
Furtwängler refused to speak. My worries were growing because his attitude was so determined that it seemed pitiful..
Then someone knocked on the door.
I wanted to do something, so I went out and saw Kerba Stein, Seunghee Lee, Manuel Neuer, and Hans Ian standing there..
“uh?”
Everyone looks puzzled as to why I am here..
“Who are you?.”
“I have something to tell you..”
Seunghee Lee answered instead..
Furtwängler grumbled and told me to come in, and the room quickly became crowded..
This seems to be more because the accommodations are simple, unlike the rooms they usually use due to the large number of participants in the competition..
“what.”
Furtwängler asked bluntly..
After the four people exchanged glances, Kerba Stein spoke as a representative..
“2How about changing the song for the next game??”
“what?”
Furtwängler was very impressed..
“Beautiful Berlin. All units have the same idea.”
Furtwängler's face turned grim after hearing Kerba Stein's words..
I've seen a lot of blunt and angry faces, but this was the first time I've seen one like that..
I could tell he was really angry..
However, Kerba Stein did not give Furtwängler a chance to get angry and continued talking as he had been seeing him for a long time..
“I like the newly prepared songs, but I would like to use this opportunity to let people know what kind of spirit the Berlin Philharmonic has..”
Furtwängler jumped up..
“Where do you take words that don't even work? Do you think I don't know that you're wrapping it around that guy?!”
‘What's going on?’
I couldn't follow their conversation, so I just watched in silence..
“It's not something that wraps around. I'm afraid that if we break up like this, it will never happen..”
“So come back, I'm not saying we should play his song just to say this.!”
‘no way.’
Just when there was doubt, Manuel Neuer stepped in to replace Kerba Stein..
“I don't think it will come back. But at least we should hear the story. There's no answer when I call or text, and even the chef is hiding it. What happened to make Raymond and us enemies??”
I think 'Beautiful Berlin' is a song written by Raymond Doneck..
People who had been with him for at least a few years or as long as 20 years felt frustrated that their relationship with him was cut off overnight..
The emotions that I had been suppressing for a while because of other things seemed to have burst out when I met Raymond Donech once again today..
That's probably why he brought up the unreasonable idea of playing his song..
Whether it is sincere or not, it would be correct to see it as at least an expression of the group members' wish to somehow resolve the matter with Raymond Donech..
If you don't do something like this.
Because the stubborn Furtwängler won't open his mouth.
“I have nothing to hide and I cannot accept that nonsense. get out.”
“Chef!”
Hans Ian stepped forward..
“What on earth happened??”
“Nothing happened.”
“He didn't say anything to us, but there's no way he said it to Seph! That warm person, the person who followed you like a king, couldn't possibly be like that.!”
Furtwängler closed his mouth..
Only Hans Ian's crying voice fills the room..
“I was convinced after hearing the performance today. Everyone knows! If you went crazy for money, there's no way you could play like that. You saw Chef too! I'm still using the violin you gave me!”
“If your son was sick, would you have reached out to them for help? Why on earth did he change?!”
“ hans••••••
Kerba Stein sighed..
“I chased that person. Most first violinists learned orchestra music from him! Don’t we need to know why the person we could rely on during difficult times had no choice but to leave Berlin?!”
Furtwängler touched his forehead as if in pain..
Seunghee Lee spoke to Hans Ian, who was sobbing..
“Seph, we've already gone too long without talking. Now I want to hear the story directly, not just rumors. We don't want to lose ourselves anymore.”
Although he didn't mention his name, everyone knew what Seunghee Lee was talking about..
Nia Balgray, a genius who was the next chief conductor and general director..
They didn't want to repeat the sorrow of losing him, so they decided to do something ridiculous and let Furtwängler rest..
In the meantime, as the incident of Raymond Donnec also happened, I did not stop the absurd event of his fall from office..
the room was quiet.
After a while.
Furtwängler's subdued voice rang quietly..
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