Beethoven Reborn - Episode 353
Beethoven Reborn Episode 353
77. Love, jealousy and crossroads(3)
5On March 11, the semifinals of the Queen Elisabeth Competition began..
The semifinals were divided into two parts, and each participant had to prepare an individual recital and a collaboration with the Walloon Royal Chamber Orchestra..
They also felt at a loss in preparing for the first screening and individual recital held from the 11th to the 13th..
I had to play a 5-minute unreleased piece by Michael Blehacz, who was called the best pianist before his retirement, and compose a total of 40-minute program..
The problem was that Michael Blehac's song was given 29 hours before the first screening..
For the sake of fairness, the sheet music was distributed by time according to the order of performance, and all participants who checked it could not help but be embarrassed..
What song to play.
Since the atmosphere of a recital changes greatly depending on the order in which the pieces are played, the young pianists hastily modified the program..
In the process, there were people who gave up..
All participants stayed up all night for the first round of the semifinals due to the rules being much stricter than previous years..
‘Is it okay to practice for a week or not? How on earth are you supposed to play one song??’
‘Wasn't it originally given to you if you were confirmed to advance to the finals? Why give it like this?’
An announcement was made in the waiting room, which was becoming very sensitive..
-Here's your guide. We will start judging in a moment. Participant number 13, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva. Participant number 13, Miss Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, please wait backstage..
Eli Zaveta, who was moving her hands while holding the sheet music, stood up..
‘you can do it.’
The strong will that is not enough to fill a small body is expressed through confident eyes and unhesitating steps..
Elisabetta, wearing a red dress and shoes of the same color, went backstage under the guidance of the host..
I've been on numerous stages.
Elisabetta, who had experienced bigger stages than this several times, swallowed her saliva..
‘Having fun is the best. No matter what stage you stand on, you can only give joy if you are happy..’
The words of my teacher Ryoichi Sakamoto came to mind, but I didn't think they could be applied this time..
I couldn't be at peace with Choi Ji-hoon and Nina Keberich..
I went up on stage thinking that I could perform better than them..
Elizaveta exchanged glances with the judges and sat down at the piano, placing her hands on the keys..
silence for a moment.
She took a deep breath and hit the keyboard like a thunderbolt..
Sonata in Dojo by Michael Blehatz.
From the beginning, the continuous notes explode like firecrackers..
As the left and right hands took turns singing different chords, it was as if several fireworks were exploding..
Perfectly, without a single note being muffled.
throw a party.
The new song 'Birthday', which all participants said was 'written by Michael Blehacz to play during his active career', was given life by Elisabetta and showed off its power and cheerfulness..
‘So much in this short time.’
Judge Gilles Rouen was truly impressed by Elisabetta's performance..
He was also an excellent musician, but Mika El Blehac's new song was so difficult that changing the competition rules had to be reconsidered..
Considering the increasingly improving level of the contestants, they pushed ahead with the performance to provide differentiation, but Jill Luang and the judges did not think they would perform 'Birthday' properly..
‘Is it really worth having Professor Sakamoto as his student?.’
However, the genius of Eli Zavetta overturned such expectations and continued playing without a single mistake..
Jill Rouen nodded, thinking of the living legend Ryoichi Sakamoto..
on the other way.
‘Are you crazy??’
As much as the judges were impressed, the contestants in the waiting room couldn't hide their bewilderment..
I knew she was a strong contender for the championship, but I got tired of Eliza Beta's perfect rendition of 'Birthday', which I could barely finish..
I realized the difference in talent and thought I couldn't win..
‘omg.’
Somangsarang Kim, a fourth-year student in the piano department at Hankuk University College of Music, was no different..
18When she was young, she won second place in the Creek National Preliminary 'Canto' and fourth place in the Creek International Piano Competition, and entered Korea University as a special student..
3When I was in school, I was already a talented pianist who belonged to Saetbyul Entertainment, which was said to guarantee half of my success just by signing a contract..
Not only those around her, but also Kim So-mang-sarang herself expected a good performance at this year's Queen Elisabeth Competition..
It seemed like a natural thing to do..
however.
‘It's at the level of a idiot.?’
I just laughed because of the absurdity of the performance that was just before my turn..
‘What? Did you take medicine??’
Elisabetta's 'birthday' could not be explained to the extent that suspicion of doping was unlikely..
‘The song that follows ‘Birthday’ is Tchaikovsky’s Piano Sonata in C sharp minor..
A melancholy and profound melody, completely different from the first song, engulfed the venue..
‘It wasn't just the province that was good at it.?’
Perfect strength control.
Kim So-mang-sarang was once again impressed by Elisabetta's performance, which conveyed the sound in depth and made it possible to effectively appreciate the small, static melody..
And the third song that follows.
Haydn's Piano Sonata No. 38, the composition leading to the dojo key was bold..
‘It's all a different atmosphere..’
Playing three songs with completely different styles in succession meant that Elisabetta was confident in her expressive abilities..
Confidence that none of the performances will be drowned out, from the lively first song, the gloomy second song, and the elegant third song..
belief in yourself.
Elizabeth was proving it through her performance..
‘oh my god.’
The clear notes were as beautiful as flowers in a well-maintained garden..
A flower garden that shows off its own face and shows off its own beauty, but is even more beautiful when seen together..
‘ stylish.’
In the eyes of Kim So-mang Sarang, Elisabeta, who tends the flower named Keyboard, was wonderful..
Simple performance with no twigs strictly removed.
It seemed to tell me what organized beauty is..
‘uh… … . okay. Leave him aside for now. If you think about Choi Ji-hoon and Keberich, you can get 4th place, right? okay. Let’s at least get 4th place. where is that.’
Kim Somang-sarang, who felt relieved after giving up early, admired the flower garden that Elizaveta Tuktamysheva is proud of..
When I closed my eyes, ten thousand pink roses unfolded..
Flower petals filled with pure dew flutter and coquettishly follow the sound of triplets..
‘good night.’
2Beyond the Movement, 3rd Movement.
Kim So-mang Love, who was attracted to the pretty flower petals, is surprised by the cadenza that has just begun..
I feel like I was deceived by elegance and pricked by thorns.
Elisabetta's cadenza, which followed the understated tone without a single ornament, seemed to say that this is what it looks like..
Beautiful leaves and sharp thorns.
When Elisabetta’s performance ended,.
Kim So-mang Sarang clapped her hands without realizing it..
‘What is he again?.’
Kazan, who was on his third turn, frowned when he saw an Asian applauding after hearing Elisabeth's performance..
It was an act that he could never understand, as he was tired of Elisabetta's performance that showed ridiculous perfection..
a competitor to overcome.
It seemed stupid to clap for someone like that..
I was able to confirm that Elisabeth on stage also turned her head for a moment to see Kim So-mang Love..
‘I don't give in like that.’
Kazan saw Kim So-mang Sarang going on stage with her arms folded..
She sat slumped with her hands folded between her knees..
He nodded his head a few times, lifted his head, straightened his shoulders and waist at the same time, and raised both hands to chin level..
‘What kind of posture is that??’
When the wrinkles between Kazan's eyebrows became darker..
Kim Somangsarang began playing Schumann's Piano Sonata No. 3 in E minor..
A wound that resonates heavily.
The beginning of love that resonates majestically.
A beautiful melody continues on top of the melancholy accompaniment, like a sad emotion blooming in the rain..
Kim So-mang Love, who faithfully expresses emotions while playing a little faster than the original song.
Kazan, who considered her an insignificant participant, was taken aback by the sudden sadness..
‘ what.’
Without making any major changes to the original song.
I couldn't believe that such deep emotions could be created with just expressive power..
After the first round of the semifinals, the judges admitted that they had underestimated the contestants' skills..
8Elizaveta Tuktamysheva received the highest score, but each participant performed well..
For those who love the Queen Elizabeth Competition, it was extremely satisfying..
“I thought only Choi, Keberich, and Tuktamysheva were outstanding. Everyone seems great.”
“Iknow, right. More than anything, I liked the attitude toward the contest..”
“The same goes for Kim, who applauded after Tuktamysheva's performance. Kazan also clapped after hearing Kim play..”
“ha ha ha. I think it will become the culture of this competition. All participants paid their respects to the performer in front of them..”
Gilles Luang also nodded inwardly at the judges' words..
As competitors but lovers of music, the young pianists' attitude of respecting excellent performances left a deep impression on the judges..
Gilles Rouen considered this to be a good anecdote about the formal and dignified Queen Elizabeth International Competition, and decided to convey this fact to the production crew and reporters of 'Royal Road'..
late at night.
Choi Ji-hoon, who was continuing practicing, threw himself on the bed..
“Ughhh.”
Choi Ji-hoon, groaning with his head buried, lay face down like a corpse and then turned over..
I opened my mouth, tired of looking at the now familiar pattern drawn on the hotel ceiling..
“Speaker Mu. Call Dru Dobin..”
After a few dial tones, Bae Do-bin’s voice was heard..
- uh.
“What are you doing??”
-I'm hiding.
“ uh?”
Choi Ji-hoon's voice, which had been sagging, returned to its original state in surprise..
-I'm so busy, but Charles keeps whining about why I'm not being given the vacation he was supposed to give me in April..
“It's May now.”
-It just so happened that it happened like that. But it looks like you haven't submitted your phone yet..
“huh. Once the finalists are selected, it will be mine..”
-I see. When are the semifinals? tomorrow?
“huh. that's right.”
-It looks like you are relaxed since you called..
“Not really. I'm a bit confused about the unreleased songs. I somehow got the hang of it, but I was a little frustrated so I called..”
-Do it as usual. Don't try to do more. Then there's no way I'll fall.
“If you do it normally, it will take a month.?”
Instead of answering Choi Ji-hoon’s words, Bae Do-bin changed his mind..
- The fingers are?
“finger? why?”
Choi Ji-hoon stretched out his hands upward..
A small pain continued in my long, thin fingers..
-Don't pretend you don't know. To deceive someone.
“Hehehe. are you okay. Because I will receive proper treatment after the competition..”
-Don't break it.
"huh."
At that moment, the phone became loud..
-Bang bang bang! Dobin Bae! Bang bang bang! Dobin Bae! Bang bang bang! I don't think you know I'm here
The sound of the knocking on the door was so loud that it seemed as if it was coming from right next to Jihoon Choi, and he could tell how much pain Charles Braum was in..
-ah… … . driving me crazy. hang up.
“huh. good night.”
After finishing the phone call, Jihoon Choi lay down on his back and thought..
‘Come to think of it, everyone was having a hard time. Is it really right to join the Berlin Philharmonic??’
“Ummmm.”
Choi Ji-hoon, who continued to worry, slapped himself on both cheeks and stood up..
“First of all, practice.”
He sat down at the piano, humming 'Birthday' as usual, and started playing the part he often misses..
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