Beethoven Reborn - Episode 359
Beethoven Reborn Episode 359
78. an indomitable pianist(6)
Although his fandom was not large, Choi Ji-hoon's fans, who had been active on various stages and media since he was young, usually supported him for at least 3 years and as long as 10 years..
That wasn't all.
Speak politely and always have smiling eyes..
The classical music world's interest in the boy, whose actions oozed elegance, was by no means small..
That's why the news of Choi Ji-hoon's departure left the entire music industry with great sadness..
However, the Queen Elizabeth Competition proceeded smoothly even without a single finalist..
On the first day, Ryoichi Sakamoto's student and strong candidate for the championship, Elizaveta Tukta Mysheva, left a deep impression by showing excellent chemistry with the Brussels Philharmonic..
Somangsarang Kim, who took the stage on the second day, showed pride as the only Korean left in the final round..
Kazan, sitting at the piano on the third day, gave his best with a lot of venom and attracted attention, which is rare for a Brazilian..
However, all participants had difficulty with Bae Do-bin's lyrical yet hopeful new song, 'A108'..
1It was because the imagery contained in the song was too deep and deep to prepare and play for about a week..
It was not a technically difficult piece, but there were many disconnected parts between notes, so the pianists had no idea how to express them..
Because the overall performance felt choppy, there were mixed opinions among fans regarding the evaluation of 'A108'..
“It's fresh, but what can I say? It doesn't make sense to me.”
“This new song?”
“huh. Who made it? If what Michael Blehatz wrote is good enough to be used in the semifinals, it must have been written by a famous composer..”
“I know. I can't understand it.”
“I'm not sure because I haven't seen the score, but since everyone plays in pauses, I think it was made with that intention. So I feel like I can't immerse myself in it..”
“I liked it. It's cute.”
“I think the same as you. I don't know what they were hoping for, but honestly, I don't think it's a song worthy of appearing in the finals of the Queen Elizabeth Competition. Just like my sister said, it’s cute.?”
Such reactions were continuing not only in the community but also in critics..
Since the composer had not yet been revealed, there was an atmosphere of being cautious about what one said, but the overall response to 'A108' was not very favorable..
Critics expressed their thoughts through interviews, social media, and newspapers..
“It has a strong classic feel. Because the exposition, development, and representation parts are clear. I strictly followed the sonata form, but I don’t know. There was no emotion.”
“I don't think it's a song that young pianists will play in a short period of time. However, the song itself is not flashy..”
“It definitely feels a bit boring. It has a different feel from the songs of young composers such as Bae Do-bin and Ariel, who have been popular recently..”
“look. excuse me.”
“what?”
“It's there. I can not see?”
“Ah, it's Choi Ji-hoon..”
“I came today too.”
“I guess it's still disappointing.”
“What should I do because I feel sorry for you?.”
Meanwhile, Choi Ji-hoon, who voluntarily gave up his qualifications as a finalist, watched the finals every day even while receiving treatment..
Sympathy naturally arose..
The excessive attention made it even more difficult for Choi Ji-hoon..
The butler introduced that if he wanted to watch the final, he could go to Elizabeth Live or JH Production's 'Royal Road', but Choi Ji-hoon insisted..
Every day without fail.
I felt the pianists putting their all into it with my own eyes, ears, and skin, and when I came back, I was just sitting in front of the piano as if I was possessed by something..
Chae-eun was worried about Choi Ji-hoon, but at least he didn't show any signs of skipping meals or blaming himself, so she just watched him..
The butler was very worried at first, but since Choi Ji-hoon continued to take his usual morning walks and faithfully received outpatient treatment, he could wait and see..
‘You probably need some time alone..’
In such a situation.
The final day of the Queen Elizabeth Competition finals has arrived..
Fine Arts Center.
Nina Keberich, who had to play the finals alone today as Choi Ji-hoon withdrew midway, was gathering herself in the waiting room..
Elizabeth Live was playing on a small monitor in one corner of the room..
-Your Majesty, ladies and gentlemen, hello.?
The host, with his hair neatly tied up, opened his mouth..
-Only the final stage of the Queen Elizabeth International Competition remains..
The host informed about the winners' concert on June 1 and the closing ceremony on June 7, and then introduced the Brischel Philharmonic..
Nina Keverich, who was watching this, looked away and quietly looked around..
The competition, which I thought would be fun, was no longer fun..
“Are you lonely??”
At that time, Didier Payet, conductor of the Brussels Philharmonic, who was also in the waiting room, spoke..
Nina Keberich looked at him and then nodded..
“It's not as bad as you, but I'm sad too. He was a rare performer.”
Didier Payet truly thought so..
“If I were to have a piano in an orchestra, I would have him in without hesitation. Because there is no pianist who makes the orchestra shine like that..”
Didier Payet got to know a pianist named Choi Ji-hoon through an orchestra competition last year..
And I could see why the Berlin Philharmonic chose Jihoon Choi among other great pianists..
“Usually, pianists who perform collaboratively want to stand out, whether they know it or not. But he was different.”
Orchestra Daejeon 2nd round.
When I was playing the piano concerto, I thought it was a piano competition rather than an orchestra competition..
The Berlin Philharmonic was different..
Because the West Berliner Philharmoniker B shined even brighter with the presence of pianist Jihoon Choi..
Many conductors, including Didier Payet, kept Choi Ji-hoon in mind when performing the piano concerto..
“His piano is like a fine suit. It decorates the orchestra, emphasizing the lines and covering up the missing parts, making them shine even more..”
“that's right.”
“He will definitely make a comeback.”
In response to Didier Payet's words, Nina Keberich nodded once again, this time vigorously..
-Please give a warm welcome to conductor Didier Payet and the finalists. The participant performing today is Nina Keverich from Germany..
According to the presenter's words.
The assistant opened the waiting room door..
Didier Payet and Nina Keberich walked onto the stage through the door and responded to the cheers of the 2,000 audience members who filled the auditorium..
Nina Keberich sat in front of the piano and looked at the score, recalling the melody of 'A108'..
‘Looks similar.’
First impression was Beethoven.
The feeling of intentional disconnection showed a completely different appearance depending on how you played..
How should I play it?.
Even as Nina Keberich, it was not easy to tell..
Because she couldn't figure it out in the end, she added her own flavor to this song that was always open to interpretation..
As usual.
Before receiving help from Dobin Bae.
There was no way that Keberich, whose only learning had been taking classes for about a semester, had any specialized knowledge..
Because of the hardships of life, I couldn't get enough sheet music, and even if I could, I had to learn it on my own..
Her teacher was either a recording of something she didn't know who was playing, or because she couldn't even hear it properly, it was made up entirely of her own imagination..
As I progressed through the regular course, that tendency gradually decreased, but the foundation never disappeared..
That was the secret to the uniqueness of a pianist named Nina Keberich..
The songs sung by her innate talent were very fresh and brought a new wind to the somewhat rigid performance and appreciation..
and.
Thanks to that experience, Nina Keberich was accustomed to playing according to her own taste even when she encountered pieces she did not know..
Like spraying perfume.
pressed the key.
With just two touches, the judges were able to get a completely different feeling from 'A108' they had heard so far..
The audience took a deep breath as the sweet smell tickled the tip of their noses..
Overwhelming emotion.
The musical scale that fluttered lively like a butterfly comforted the audience who were tired of their own lives..
violin that continues.
With her performance, the evaluation of 'A108' was instantly reversed..
54pm on the 30th of every month.
Bae Do-bin, who created the final song and was in charge of giving a congratulatory speech, arrived in Brussels..
Bae Do-bin went straight to the Fine Arts Center due to his tight schedule, had a brief meeting with the king and other key figures, and sat in the VIP section..
Almost at the same time, Nina Keberich came on stage..
Now that Choi Ji-hoon has left the program.
The only person Bae Dobin expected was Nina..
Although the preparation period was short and he probably did his best, Bae Do-bin, who listened to the previous performance through streaming, was very displeased..
Although it was only one person, there was also a performance that was so bad that Bae Do-bin said it was trashy..
Fortunately, Nina Keberich's performance was able to appease Choi Ji-hoon's anger at those who ruined the song he had written for him..
‘good.’
Her performance was different from Bae Do-bin's intended direction, but it was interpreted in a unique way while maintaining its own composition..
Nina Keberich made a few misses, but completed the race brilliantly and received warm applause from the audience of over 2,000 people..
After all schedules are completed.
Now all that remains is to announce the results..
Two days later, who will be the six pianists on stage at the awards ceremony?.
Before it was announced who would win the honor, the host announced that there was someone who would give a congratulatory speech..
“Prior to the presentation, there will be a congratulatory speech from a special person. He worked hard for the Queen Elisabeth Competition and also composed the Piano Concerto in C major..”
Fans who did not know the true value of 'A108' until Nina Keberich's performance waited anxiously to find out who created this touching and sweet piano concerto..
“This is conductor Bae Do-bin, who came from Berlin..”
The audience was shocked by the host's comment..
‘Words like 'Wow', 'Oh my God', and 'Really?' were mixed together and the confusion became even more intense when Bae Do-bin came on stage..
“oh my god. Really.”
Among them, the critic who commented that 'A108' is currently behind the times compared to the songs of outstanding composers such as Bae Do-bin and Ariel felt like hiding in a rat hole..
“It's not as small as I heard.?”
“I know?”
Many words are being spoken.
Dobin Bae opened his mouth into the microphone..
“Greetings to all Belgians and classical music fans. This is Bae Do-bin of the Berlin Philharmonic..”
English was used to reach a wider audience, but simultaneous interpretation was broadcast for Belgians..
“I watched the competition through Elizabeth Live and Royal Road. As you know, I hate competitions..”
For a moment, laughter was heard from the audience..
“This is because I believe there is no standard to evaluate those who have worked hard for years and decades..”
However, the atmosphere soon became tense due to the serious expression and firm tone..
“But the Queen Elizabeth International Competition was trying to view musicians from a more diverse perspective. That was very impressive..”
The audience, judges, and participants applauded Bae Do-bin’s words..
“The Piano Concerto in C major, used in the final, was a piece of possibility. As much as I created it, I had the right answer within me, but I left a lot of room for interpretation. I hoped that pianists who would be proud of themselves would confirm and prove their potential..”
Listening to Bae Do-bin's intention in composing.
Many people nodded.
It was because he felt his true feelings, but Choi Ji-hoon, who was scheduled to have his Piano Concerto in C major dedicated, was unable to do so..
Although it applied to all participants, it sounded as if it was meant to cheer them on..
“I also wanted to change the flow of practice focusing on technique. For the finalists who have already been sufficiently trained, all that remains is to find their own music. I am everyone here
Bae Do-bin, who was speaking smoothly, got choked up and fell off the microphone for a moment..
The audience felt like he was holding back something..
As expected, Bae Do-bin's voice trembled somewhat as he began speaking again..
“I hope that all pianists will continue to pioneer their own path without being swayed by today's results. thank you.”
【Nina Keberich! First major competition winner!1
【Queen Elisabeth Competition ends successfully!]
【Nina Keberich. “I felt lonely because there was no one I wanted to be with..]
【Elizaveta Tuktamysheva Paran's refusal to receive the award!]
[Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, “Ranks don’t matter on stage without him”.”]
[Gilles Rouen, “As Maestro Bae Dobin said, we, as the previous generation, have a duty to discover various possibilities in young musicians. The Queen Elizabeth Competition will develop further in the future..1
The winner did not smile even though he won and the runner-up refused to accept the award..
The Queen Elizabeth International Competition was coming to an end, creating many news stories..
Naturally, the music world was buzzing and, away from the excitement on the streets, Bae Do-bin and Cha Chae-eun decided to meet in the hotel room where Choi Ji-hoon was staying..
When Bae Do-bin rings the bell.
Choi Ji-hoon opened the door, came out, and hugged him..
“……Sorry.”
Choi Ji-hoon vaguely knew.
I learned that Bae Do-bin and several others had done many things to congratulate him on his win, although they did not show it..
Documentary drama Royal Road, Piano Concerto in C major, and even a special competition at the closing ceremony..
It was okay even if it wasn't Choi Ji-hoon, but it happened for Choi Ji-hoon..
It was the love of those around him to bless the great musician's flight..
so.
All I could say was I was sorry..
“ are you okay.”
Bae Do-bin swept Choi Ji-hoon’s back..
“What are you two doing??”
Chae-eun, who just arrived, shrugged her shoulders and teased the three of them as they entered the room..
Choi Ji-hoon sat in front of the piano and made Bae Do-bin and Cha Chae-eun anxious..
“There's something I want to try.”
“don't.”
“are you okay. Because I continued receiving treatment. Just wait a moment. Listen to me.”
Choi Ji-hoon pressed the keys..
It's a butterfly. It's a butterfly.
A piano wearing a yellow dress looked around anxiously..
Jihoon Choi gently caresses the keyboard
and the piano, drawn by it, began to walk in the sky..
Although the orchestra part was excluded.
Although unlike Choi Ji-hoon, there were frequent misses..
It was definitely the Piano Concerto in C major..
‘A108’ was exactly as Bae Do-bin had imagined..
Choi Ji-hoon took his hand off the keyboard and smiled at Bae Do-bin..
“I don't know if I played it correctly because there is no sheet music. I was so scared that I couldn't practice and just imagined it. It didn't work out as well as I thought. Dobin?”
Choi Ji-hoon stopped talking when Bae Do-bin touched his forehead..
“Are you mad? I am receiving treatment really well. I just hit it for the first time.”
Bae Do-bin shook his head at Choi Ji-hoon’s words..
As teardrops fell on his knees, where he was still bowing his head, Chae-eun looked at Choi Ji-hoon and shook her head with a small smile..
The three people embrace each other.
So it went on again.
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