Beethoven Reborn - Episode 250
Beethoven Reborn Episode 250
56. season(1)
As soon as the two people finished their conversation, the host announced the next turn..
Soon the London Philharmonic took the stage, and the audience, who were still savoring the afterglow left by Amsterdam and King Gau, put their disappointment behind them and welcomed another famous song..
When the performers finished preparing, magicians Arturo Toscanini and Yevginy Kiss stepped onto the stage..
The response was as enthusiastic as the cheers that Marie Jans and King Gau received earlier..
Pilho Lee nodded..
“This combination is not easy either.”
“yes. Toscanini and Keith worked together several times..”
As Jeong Se-yoon said, the two had a long relationship..
Keith is a talented pianist who is active not only in Europe, but also in North America and Northeast Asia, and has collaborated with many great masters..
When he was young, he was a pianist who played a classic concerto with an old Herbert Karajan..
In particular, when Arturo Toscanini was working at the New York Philharmonic, they maintained a close relationship to the point where they performed together every year..
To that extent, the two understood each other best..
“Moreover, Chopin is the talent of Yevginy Kiss..”
“hmm. It’s a good song, but… … . It's a little strange.”
“What?”
“Although Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 is a wonderful piece, because it focuses on the piano, the orchestra has a small role to play..”
Chae-eun wanted to ask in more detail, but couldn't because the applause died down..
Toscanini raised his arms and waved his baton widely..
Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 began with a magical appearance..
‘Tsk tsk. I ruined it from the start.’
Furtwängler looked pitifully at Toscanini..
Toscanini's gestures were passionate..
The sorrowful melody produced by the London Philharmonic permeated the concert hall with weight..
The rather long orchestral prelude died down, and Yevginy Kiss's solo finally began..
Chopin's sorrowful heart, conveyed through alternating beats and delicate touches, has become stronger and weaker..
The soft tone of the cello spreads beneath the piano..
Only then was Chae-eun able to get the answer to the question she wanted to ask Pil-ho Lee..
‘You can do it this way too.’
Although Chae-eun Chae-eun's textbook was always Bae Do-bin, although she studied many things when she started writing criticism in earnest..
Bae Do-bin's music has always been innovative and prevented Cha Chae-eun from being stereotyped..
However, as a result, there was inevitably a lack of study on how other virtuosos of the current generation interpret music..
However, the more I listened to the London Philharmonic, the more I was able to infer Arturo Toscanini's thoughts..
If it had been Bae Do-bin or Furtwängler, he would have boldly modified the song to suit the purpose of the competition, seeking harmony between the orchestra and piano..
However, Toscanini delved deeper into the score and made the piano stand out even more..
Naturally, the London Philharmonic had no choice but to play a supporting role, but Yevginy Keys' mournful piano stood out even more, ultimately touching the heartstrings..
Chae-eun Chae-eun judged that this was also a reduction in a different direction..
Although the idea was not organized, it was in line with the intention of the master, Arturo Toscanini, to some extent..
Ryoichi Sakamoto, who knew him well, also had the same thought..
‘Is the piano the main character of the piano concerto?.’
Sakamoto quietly nodded at the direction of the magician who led the same era..
It was such a cliché idea, but at the same time, there were few people in modern times who were as thorough in music as Arturo Toscanini..
Most conductors, such as Marie Jans in Amsterdam and Djerba Rubinstein in Chicago, aimed for appropriate transformation..
Furtwängler and Bae Dobin of the Berlin Philharmonic continued to innovate in every aspect..
Classicists such as Arturo Toscanini and Bruno Walter tried to maintain and better express the old, and as a result, it naturally took on a unique character..
It was clear that this was also a branch of music history..
‘I feel like I'm back to my younger days.’
Ryoichi Sakamoto was drawn to Arturo Toss Canini and Yevginy Kiss. I felt like I had turned back time and entered a modern concert hall..
However, Sakamoto could not appease his regret..
I, who have memories of the time and musical knowledge, can feel this feeling, but I also like Toscanini's performance like this..
I was skeptical that other spectators could feel this way..
After playing.
the audience applauded.
Raymond Donech was doing his part next to Arturo Toscani..
It seems like he is heading towards the path he wants, just like when he was in Berlin..
It's disappointing, but if his actions were for his own good, it would be right for me and the members to let him go..
“Dobin, let’s go eat food..”
I got up and left, but there were so many people that the exit was crowded..
“It's crowded.”
“It'll be okay after a while. Everyone is standing in line.”
There are several lines..
As I was stuck in the crowd waiting for a path to clear, I heard cheering from the side..
“Ah, Tuscany..”
I can't see it.
Choi Ji-hoon added that Raymond Donech and Yevginy Kiss are also present..
“I guess it's more crowded with reporters..”
“Nuisance.”
Soso said with his forehead furrowed..
It was a criticism of Arturo Toscanini for going out the front door instead of the back door when everyone was about to have lunch as there was a gap of about 2 hours before the afternoon performance..
I completely sympathize, but fans and reporters are actually liking it..
“You gave a wonderful performance. What are your expectations for today's results??”
“Isn’t this something that anyone can easily predict? The London Philharmonic is first, the Royal Concertgebouw is second, and Berlin is last..”
Is that old man senile?.
“Praise is already pouring in for Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1, which you conducted today. What did you keep in mind when preparing??”
“ Sheet music.”
“ yes?”
“To make music, you don't need anything other than sheet music. I hope the scoundrels who arbitrarily change the score will come to their senses..”
“iced coffee.”
Everyone was impressed by Arturo Toscanini's answer..
“He's something amazing..”
Choi Ji-hoon used an ironic expression with an absurd face..
As the saying goes, the music is listenable, but he is a very unpleasant person..
“He's a senile old man..”
“that's right.”
“Ooh, the winner will be the Berlin Philharmonic.”
Soso and Na Yoon-hee agreed with what I said..
“Haaaam. Was it a good performance? I was a bit bored.”
The azalea yawned lazily..
This is quite a contrast to the reaction of shaking one's shoulders and head upon hearing Marie Jans' performance..
It is true that the more you know, the more you can hear, and the audience also needs a certain level to understand the music deeply..
Music is for the public.
There are bound to be limits to the music that only they can enjoy, and that is why I pity the London Philharmonic even though I think highly of it..
There may be many reasons, but I think it may be because of the gradual decline in the classical music market..
At that time, a familiar voice asked in an awkward German pronunciation..
This is Ishihara Rin..
“Movement leader Bae Do-bin! How did you hear the performance this morning??”
The triumphant expression on his face seems to be asking if he would stay still after hearing those words..
Unlike other reporters, I know very well how to treat myself..
I didn't really plan on going out, but they gave me a place like this, but I'm not the type of person who would sit still..
“The performance at the Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw could not have been better. The device is precise and I don't think it could be better when it comes to handling sound..”
I glanced in the direction of Arturo Toscanini and opened my mouth again..
“I also got to see the London Philharmonic again. I didn't know you could play lullabies so well..”
The moment I said those words, Rin Ishihara's pupils got bigger and a smile appeared on her lips..
The fans and reporters surrounding them also opened their eyes wide..
“what?”
Arturo Toscanini got angry with a voice that cracked like metal scraping..
“After hanging out with Furtwängler, my arrogance is sky-high.!”
I learned it from Furtwängler. .
I've been ignoring it because I don't want to hang out with it, but it seems like everyone thinks I'm a quiet cat..
“Let me see your face.!”
Toscanini approached, pushing the reporters. Raymond Donech is also standing behind him..
“My performance was a lullaby?”
I became financially independent and pretended not to know what was going on with Interplay, but I couldn't tolerate it anymore because they kept arguing without even knowing the topic..
Even more so if it is an insult to my Berlin Philharmonic..
“I started yawning..”
Toscanini's eyes are about to pop out..
“apologize.”
Raymond Donech said.
When I turned to look at him, I could see that he looked quite angry..
“Have you ever done something like this??”
“Something like this?”
“……The London Philharmonic played superbly. There's no way you wouldn't know that.”
“It's the best. Shame on you. Mr. Raymond Donech.”
I know why he left..
I also know that he made a sincere effort to take the helm..
But that's why I have to say something when the occasion is set up like this..
“what?”
“What on earth did you learn from Furtwängler? Did you really go to London without telling me to play something like this??”
“what!”
Arturo Toscanini stamped his feet in protest..
I asked, glaring at him..
“2In the first half of the first theme, which consists of passages, you put forte on the violin, right? According to the score, the second half is contrasted with legato espresso..”
“okay! What does that mean?!”
“So do you think that performance moved people's hearts??”
I feel dizzy even while talking..
“Does anyone know what this conversation just means??”
I looked around.
no one has an answer.
Some may or may not know the meaning of the sentence itself, but no one will be able to explain why it has to be that way..
But Toscanini and Raymond Donech played according to the score, and the audience here just listened without emotion, without finding any meaning..
I don't have as much knowledge as these people.
Because it is a contrast that is already familiar, you may not have felt the emotions you should have felt..
“If I was going to add contrast, I should have given it a bit more of a gap. Playing it like before doesn't make it obvious..”
“Are you saying this without knowing that you played according to the sheet music? You deceive Chopin with your little success.!”
Your voice is loud.
Toscanini's screeching voice is annoying..
“You are the one who deceived and ignored Chopin. Playing that wonderful piano with an orchestral score made by someone else. Are you respecting the composer if you are faithful to the score??”
I don't want anyone but me to play the music I wrote..
It can't be the same as mine and calling it my performance is an insult to me..
At the same time, you are denying the musicality of the person who plays it..
“How can you call it the best music when you are obsessed with preserving tradition and have no consideration for the listeners?.”
I shouted while looking at Toscanini..
Raymond scolded Donech..
“I ask you again, Mr. Raymond Donech. What did you learn from Maestro Wilhelm Furtwängler??”
I shot out what I wanted to say for a long time..
“Who are you on stage for??”
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