Beethoven Reborn - Episode 275
Beethoven Reborn Episode 275
59. The Demon King of Berlin⑷
OOTY Orchestra Daejeon 4th round, quarterfinals bracket confirmed.
Starting with the first concert between the Vienna Philharmonic and the London Symphony, the second concert between the Berlin Philharmonic A and the Cleveland Orchestra.
3rd match between Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw and Dresden Staatskapelle.
Lastly, the 4th performance between the Chicago Symphony and the Berlin Philharmonic B was scheduled..
4Round theme is violin concerto.
There were no restrictions on the range of songs, and original songs were also possible..
It was also revealed at the announcement ceremony for the Orchestra Daejeon as a regulation to revitalize the stagnant classical music world..
The person who attracted the most attention due to these regulations was undoubtedly Bae Do-bin, the genius of the Berlin Philharmonic..
OOTY Orchestra Daejeon was already a festival for people around the world..
As the enthusiasm for it grew, each country reacted greatly to the new news every day..
To keep up with the trend, the media also invited expert panels and held several programs to increase viewer ratings and views..
However, in order to meet the demands of fans who could not be satisfied with even that, the World Classical Music Association recruited leading figures..
We enriched the orchestra competition by providing a space where people could talk freely..
Woojin, a globally popular host, served as host..
“Hello, fans watching OOTY Orchestra Daejeon. This is Woojin. Today, we gathered experts from each field to hear their opinions on how the Orchestra Competition will proceed in the future. hello.”
Andre Grandier bowed left and right..
Those who appeared on the panel also nodded lightly in response..
“First of all, he is a famous composer who directed the original score for the movie Relics of Death. Introducing Alex Desplo. Long time no see, Desplo..”
“Nice to meet you.”
After a brief introduction and greeting, Woojin introduced the next performer..
“You are a very famous person. Composer Hans Zim joined us. Nice to meet you, Jim..”
“Nice to meet you.”
“Personally, I'm a fan of Black Knight, so I'm so happy to see you, thank you for appearing like this..”
“Since I can talk about topics that seem interesting to such wonderful people, there is no reason to refuse. With generous pay.”
“ha ha ha!”
Woojin ended the conversation on a good note, and when he turned his head, he was momentarily lost..
Even though we had already exchanged greetings once in the waiting room, her beauty was unbelievable..
“Oh, sorry. I was distracted for a moment..”
“haha. I understand. I can't believe it even though I'm right next to you..”
“I understand that you admire my shining beauty, but it's unpleasant..”
While host Woojin and the panelists were joking and creating a good atmosphere, Ariel poured cold water on them..
Woojin hurriedly continued the process..
“You will be officially inaugurated next month, right? We introduce Ariel Pinjans, music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, who recently announced his appointment as director..”
“Now I'm a musician.”
“It's a movement.”
Woojin slyly corrected the introduction..
The panelists happily watched the sullen Ariel..
The introduction continued with Figaro's chief reporter Maurice Leblanc, Gramophone's editor-in-chief Hans Lennon, and critic Fine Lee Pasto introduced..
It was a balanced combination of three musicians and three journalists..
“Now, let me tell you about today’s topic. What fans are most curious about is the winning band of this competition.?”
Gramophone editor-in-chief Hans Lennon received the comment..
“That's right. Until now, there has been no opportunity to actually be recognized as the best in the world..”
“The Los Angeles Philharmonic is the best.”
The panelists saw Ariel.
Ariel had no expression..
“That's great confidence. Well then, let me ask Musician Ariel first. Which orchestra do you think will win the orchestra competition??”
“Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw.”
It was a concise answer, but host Woojin continued the conversation to keep the mood going..
“Ah, what a wonderful band. He is also a strong candidate to win. What do you think is the biggest advantage of the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam??”
Ariel Finn Jans looked at Ugin blankly. It was as if he was asking me if I was stupid enough to have to explain everything to him..
At that time, reporter Maurice LeBlanc opened his mouth..
“Before mentioning the potential winner, I think it would be a good idea to first look at the rules that apply from the 4th round..”
Woojin was so happy to see Maurice LeBlanc..
“4From the round onwards, the rules for assignment songs become considerably looser. Although it is not specified, there is a strong feeling that it is a test of creativity or large-scale arrangement skills. A orchestra that responds appropriately to this will have an advantage..”
“You brought up a good point. So, who does Mr. LeBlanc think is the winner??”
“……This is the Berlin Philharmonic B..”
Maurice Leblanc gathered his thoughts for a moment and then carefully presented his opinion..
“As expected, the story of leader Dobin Bae is mentioned. Editor-in-Chief Hans Lennon seems to have something to say..”
“yes.”
Hans Lennon, who has been publishing articles about Bae Do-bin since he was young, prepared several materials for today's debate..
His thoughts were the same as those of Maurice Leblanc, and he believed that Bae Do-bin was superior to any other conductor when it came to the standards of orchestra competition..
“As you know, Bae Do-bin composed and released the most classical music in the 21st century..”
Hans Lennon showed materials prepared.
“This data is a table schematizing Bae Do-bin’s album sales. It's at a level where I can't possibly be considered a classical musician..”
“It really is. Can you explain in detail??”
The panelists narrowed their eyes as they checked the votes on the screen..
“Bae Do-bin has released 8 single albums, 4 OST albums, 2 full-length albums, and 1 best album. Cumulative sales volume is 62 million copies. It's an incredible record..”1)
It was exactly what Hans Lennon said..
Now 17 years old.
It is surprising that Bae Do-bin released a total of 15 albums, but even the sales volume was at a level that cannot be explained..
No one knew that Bae Do-bin was currently the most loved musician, but when I came across the numerical data, I felt like a monster all over again..
“Is this table from last year??”
“That's right.”
Hans Lennon nodded to the moderator's question to aid understanding..
2006Bae Do-bin, born in 2009, began his career with his first single album 'Resurrection' in the winter of 2009, and sold 62 million albums over 13 years until 2022 last year..
It was an incredible record..
“If 'Relics of Death: Part 2 Original Soundtrack', which was sold out but had its contract conditions relaxed in the middle, had been owned by Bae Dobin from the beginning, this figure would have increased even more..”
Everyone except Ariel opened their mouths at Editor-in-Chief Hans Lennon's words..
“It was really amazing.”
“yes. What's really amazing is that they set this record with classical music. In the UK, it is the only classical album in the top 20 in that category..”
Hans Lennon said while showing related data.
Indeed, as he claimed, the panelists and audience members were able to confirm incredible data..
especially.
‘Bae Do-bin: Concerto for Two Pianos’, for which Bae Do-bin did all the work himself and co-recorded it with King Gau, set a record, selling 4.5 million copies in the UK alone..
It was ranked as the 4th best-selling album of all time as a multi-platinum album, and the only albums that sold more than that were Queen's and Oasis' "WHAT'S THE STORY MORNING GLORY"..
What was even more surprising was that Bae Do-bin's popularity was not limited to just one country..
In Europe, mainly Germany, as well as in North America, records were being set as high as those in the UK..
In Korea and Japan, unprecedented records were set and new records were being updated every day..
In particular, in China, his close relationship with King Gau and Soso became known, and his popularity, which had been somewhat stagnant after his competition with King Gau, skyrocketed..
The only places where Bae Do-bin's music did not spread deeply were the continents of Asia, Africa, and Australia, excluding South America and East Asia..
“As you can see, there is currently no musician who shows better performance than Bae Do-bin. Now that Orchestra Daejeon has entered the realm of creativity, it is certain that it will perform even better than before..”
Hans Lennon finished speaking.
Hans Jim, who was quietly listening to the story, laughed helplessly..
“I hope Dobin doesn't return to the movie industry..”
The audience and panelists laughed for a moment at the cruel death of Hans Zim, the world's best film composer..
Director Christine Norman and Bae Do-bin, both great stars in the film industry, worked together on two films and are still showing off their close relationship..
No one knew that the person who brought the two together was none other than Hans Jim..
At the same time, since Hans Jim himself is close to Bae Do-bin, fans naturally took it as a joke..
“I was fortunate to be able to join you early. Even if you ask me to work with you now, I don't think I can match your payment..”
Alex Desplo also joined in..
Alex Desplo, who was the music director for Relics of Death: Part 1, was recommended Bae Do-bin by Ryoichi Sakamoto at the time and joined him..
At the time, the amount Bae Do-bin received for creating ‘The Greatest Hope’ was 1 million yen..
It was a no-brainer at the moment..
“Come to think of it, both of you are close friends with Bae Do-bin. Editor-in-Chief Hans Lennon also continued to write articles about it..”
The three people nodded..
“I think a little differently.”
Fortunately, when Hans Lennon's argument gained weight, there was someone who took care of the broadcast volume..
The host and broadcasting station officials were very pleased with critic Fine Ripasto's differing opinions..
“Yes, please tell me.”
“I agree that Bae Do-bin, or rather the Berlin Philharmonic B, is a strong contender for the championship, but the flow of the story seems to be flowing in only one direction. The Berlin Philharmonic B has a powerful weapon in Bae Dobin, but it is necessary to look at the members' abilities objectively..”
Fine Ripasto showed data.
It was a scorecard for the orchestra competition, including fan voting..
“If you look at this data, it is clear, but at least in the orchestra competition, the orchestra that received the most votes is the Vienna Philharmonic, not the Berlin Philharmonic B. Second place is the Berlin Philharmonic A, and B is only fourth..”
“That's interesting. Are you of the opinion that Bae Do-bin's individual album sales and fan voting ratio are not proportional??”
“It has to be proportional. However, I would like to say that several factors come into play. In reality, there are many variables within the specifications of a competition. The reason why the Vienna Philharmonic was able to receive the most votes is because the performance has been relatively good so far..”
“haha. That statement may be controversial..”
“At least I think it's true. Especially when you think of the scenes shown by Amsterdam, London, and Berlin A. also.”
Fine Ripasto operated the remote control and displayed the following data on the screen..
“Also, this is the judges' opinion. The total score is very high, but I can't find any reviews about the members of the Berlin Philharmonic B. On the other hand, it is frequently mentioned by other influential bands..”
Hans Lennon nodded while listening to Fine Ripasto..
“That is certainly considered a weakness of the Berlin Philharmonic B..”
“yes. Moreover, the members of the Berlin Philharmonic B are young. They lack experience and their ability to respond is bound to be disappointing, and it is questionable whether they will be able to keep up with Concertmaster Bae Do-bin in the long-term orchestra competition. Overall, I think Wilhelm Furtwängler's A is the strongest candidate to win this tournament..”
“It's Amsterdam.”
Ariel Jans spoke as if cutting off Fine Ripasto's plausible story..
Host Woojin forced a smile and came out..
“Could you explain a little more for the fans??”
“ hate.”
“Everyone is talking about various useless things. Music is about conveying your own aesthetics in the most beautiful form of sound. It only takes one performance to decide what moves your heart. It doesn’t matter what you played before or what records you set. Does the so-called host not know that??”
Looking at the embarrassed host, Hans Zim rested his chin and looked interested. she asked as if she was soothing a cute child.
“It certainly is. Ariel, why are you so sure that Amsterdam will win??”
“Because I like it.”
Ariel Finn Jans returned to Los Angeles from Salzburg, but upon her arrival, she was extremely annoyed by the backlog of work related to the inauguration ceremony and being sent to New York for publicity reasons..
In order not to lose his dignity, he had to set up for 3 hours every time he went out, so he was very tired and wanted to rest as soon as possible..
“Umm. The word good means……
However, it was unacceptable to the moderator..
I wanted to make this debate more intense for precise reasons and reasons..
However, the hopes of the broadcasting station, the association, and the host were shattered by Alex Desplo..
“no. maybe it's the truth.”
“yes?”
“Isn't that right? In the end, most of the remaining bands received perfect scores or equivalent scores from the judges. Whether it's the album sales figures of Bae Do-bin's albums shown by Editor-in-Chief Hans Lennon or the fan voting results mentioned by Mr. Fine Ripasto, isn't it all about how fans receive it that is ultimately important??”
“ ah.”
“I think concertmaster Ariel Pins summed it up well in one simple word: fan spirit. Yes?”
Ariel didn't care what Alex Desplo said, she just wanted this boring time to end as soon as possible..
1) single album:
‘Resurrection (2009)', 'Overflowing Joy (2010)', 'Banquo's Descendants (2011)', 'Judgment Day (2012)', 'Greatest Hope (2018, Remastered)', 'Brave Soul (2019)' , Remastered)', 'Berlin Fantasia (2022)', 'Charles Braum (2023)’
2) OST album:
‘‘Genie Wiz and the Relics of Death: Part 2 Original Soundtrack (2011)’, ‘Black Knight Increase Original Soundtrack (2012)’, ‘First of Me Original Soundtrack (2013)’, ‘Dunkirk Evacuation Operation’ original soundtrack(2017)’
Regular album: 1st album 'Bae Do-bin: Suite for Piano and Violin (2011)', 2nd album 'Concerto for Two Pianos' (2013)’
Best Album: ‘The Demon King’s Performance Remastered’ (2019)’
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