Beethoven Reborn - Episode 57
Beethoven Reborn Episode 057
14. 6hello sal(2)
Looking at it from a conductor's perspective, I could clearly see the excellence of Nia Balgrei, concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic..
Actually, there are three other concertmasters besides Nia Balgray, but I worked with her a lot..
I was secretly satisfied that I was able to do that..
The concertmaster and concertmaster are the bridge between the conductor and the members, the conductor's representative, and the members' teacher..
Because the role was so important, I had several separate meetings with Nia Balgrey after practice, and luckily she understood my intentions..
“So what I'm saying is that I want to have a slightly different tone here.?”
“yes. I think it would be a good idea to lightly press the top of the bow. like this.”
Nia Balgray nodded as I played and contrasted with her on the violin..
After about thirty minutes passed, I was able to organize today's practice..
“Should I take you there??”
“are you okay. Camilla decided to take me today..”
“Are you working overtime again? Everyone is having a hard time. See you tomorrow then.”
“yes.”
I waved Nia Balgrey off and headed to the secretariat..
11Members of the Berlin Philharmonic, who were preparing for the first concert of the month, were gathered in a pub and drinking beer..
It started out casually, but before we knew it, dozens of members had gathered and filled the pub..
“Ugh. damn kid.”
“what. I'm talking about Dobin.?”
“okay! What do you choose?!”
Among them, a man who was already a little drunk took a swig of beer and said:.
“Is there a case where someone comes as they please and then leaves quickly? Commander, how can that kid really not be like that??”
Nia Balgray turned her head at the man's words..
“yes. It seems complicated. I don't know if I will ever get citizenship. They say that Korea is complex due to various issues, including the military. Dobin doesn't want her parents to change their nationality either..”
“Sheesh. You're talking about the military about that kid..”
Feeling frustrated, the man who didn't know much about Korea could only soothe his stomach with beer again..
“By the way, Dobin is stricter than I thought? I also have good ears. She's better suited as a conductor than a violinist.?”
“Hehehe. That kid looks like a ghost. There was a habit I didn't know about, but he suddenly revealed it to me. If you play fast, it will strain your fingers..”
“me too. It started a little slow, but I found it really interesting..”
“It's not because you drank alcohol the night before. You alcoholic..”
“what?”
“ha ha ha!”
“How good is this young guy at speaking?.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha. okay. I'm so sick of everyone talking next to me..”
“But it's all true.”
“That's why that damn kid is so annoying. devil.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha!”
It's been a while since we've been together, so the friendly atmosphere subsided for a moment with nonsense and jokes..
It was because everyone was sad about breaking up with Bae Do-bin..
Young Bae Do-bin, who came in the summer, has been a vital force for the Berlin Philharmonic..
The band, which had reached the peak of its skills and was somewhat static, began to move with Bae Do-bin's arrival..
A bizarre method of composing a new solo part in a symphony and performing it in collaboration..
There have been a lot of fun things to do, such as changing the arrangement of instruments (even though this had little effect in the Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall, where the stage is in the center of the hall)..
There were also attempts to be slightly different within the existing performance repertoire, and there were some parts that were different from those that matched the existing Furtwängler..
It's as if Furtwängler is influenced by Bae Dobin..
However, there were people who did not know that such big and small changes all have a positive effect on performance..
“Isn’t it a genius??”
“Now, what’s new?.”
“No, you're too good at it. Who among us hasn't heard of a genius? But I can definitely say that Dobin is something different. There's definitely something different.”
“Now that I think about it, I too am having a similar experience..”
“ movement?”
“I haven't met many conductors, but Dobin is a little different..”
After taking a sip of the ale in front of her, Nia Balgray continued speaking..
“Usually, we are asked for slightly ambiguous expressions such as softly or richly. Every time that happened, I decided to change Boeing..”
"hmm..."
“But Dobbin never once asked for that. It's more accurate. For example, in today's case, when playing the part called "Heheheheum" in the first movement, he asked me to press the upper part of the bow a little more..”
“It's detailed.”
“That's right. Dobin is not only great at interpreting songs, but he also pays attention to even the smallest details. He is a conductor who is very easy to have as a concertmaster. No, I must say he is picky. haha.”
“ha ha ha! What did I say? That guy is the devil. devil. Even if I make a little mistake, I pick it up and say it right away.?”
Everyone nodded..
It was because I knew very well that it was not a bad review..
“yes. I think it's truly an amazing talent given by the devil..”
The Berlin Philharmonic's performance is usually visited by many people, but today there was a particularly large crowd..
Bae Do-bin, a genius who has proven his skills as a composer and violinist who left a lasting mark on the history of film music with two symphonies, is making his debut for the first time..
It was also because he was known to be conducting Dvořák's Ninth Symphony “From the New World” at the Berlin Philharmonic..
Expectations for this performance are rising day by day as reporters from various media outlets and magazines, as well as celebrities from all over the world, visit..
And on the day of the performance.
When Ryoichi Sakamoto, known as Bae Do-bin's teacher and long-recognized as a virtuoso, and Thomas Pils, music director (conductor) of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, appeared at the Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall, reporters were busy taking pictures..
“Maestro Sakamoto! His disciple Bae Do-bin became a conductor for the first time. Could you please give me your impressions?!”
“Mr. Dobin is not a disciple. We are friends and colleagues who make music together. I'm really looking forward to today.”
Reporters were agitated by Ryoichi Sakamoto's answer..
The problem was not the shock that the information they knew was not true, but the fact that the master, Ryoichi Sakamoto, referred to a five-year-old child as a colleague..
I knew very well that many people in charge were praising Bae Do-bin's music, but the actual reporters were not aware of how great of a person Bae Do-bin was..
Only reporters who specialize in classical music are aware of this, but ordinary reporters still perceive Bae Do-bin as just a prodigy attracting attention, so they were surprised by the already legendary Ryoichi Sakamoto's remarks..
perhaps.
It occurred to them that the Berlin Philharmonic was not planning this simply as a promotional performance..
The Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall was filled to capacity..
Soon the members came out and took their seats, and today's concertmaster, Nia Balgray, was the last of the performers to step on stage..
Nia Balgray glanced at the chief oboist and soon he struck the note A..
Soon, the members began to perform a final check on the instrument according to the instructions and matching the note..
Coordination has already been completed.
There are many ways to get the note right without having to go through this process with the A note produced by the oboe..
however.
The wind instruments tune first, and then the chief oboe plays the note A again..
This act of string instruments matching it is.
It was like a ritual before a great musician came along..
The move, in keeping with an old tradition, seemed to tell the audience that the performance was about to begin and that they should prepare to welcome a new great musician..
Within.
A child steps on stage.
When Bae Do-bin stepped forward, Nia Balgray gave a glance to the members and then stood up..
All the members followed him and stood up to greet Bae Do-bin..
“haha. It looks like those arrogant people recognized Mr. Dobin..”
Ryoichi Sakamoto nodded to the words of Thomas Pils, music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic..
Dobin Bae shook hands with concertmaster Nia Balgray and went straight up to the podium..
Because of his small stature, a slightly smaller box was placed on top of the podium, allowing him to climb up one more time like a staircase..
Bae Do-bin, who went up there, exchanged greetings with the musicians of the orchestra, then turned around and faced the audience in front..
Looks like he's enjoying this situation.
Bae Do-bin looked at the audience for a moment and then bowed his head and said hello..
The applause grew louder, and Bae Do-bin, who had sufficiently bowed, turned his back to the audience and the members took their seats..
At the same time, not even the slightest noise was heard, let alone applause..
quiet interior.
‘Dvořákra. It's a good song. Are you saying that you will now show me a new world?.’
Behind the stage, Chief Conductor Furtwängler thought while looking at Dobin Bae..
It was a very short time, but Bae Do-bin in the summer and Bae Do-bin now were very different..
When I first saw him, I already saw him as a great person, no, he had a more unique personality than any other musician he had ever dealt with..
Strangely enough, it gave off a nostalgia for the Viennese classical school..
An identity that is not easily understood and has a distinct personality while exuding nostalgia for the Viennese Classical School, which had a great influence..
Furtwängler could not know that it was a feeling that came from being original..
however.
Bae Do-bin in the fall is different from the summer. As it became more modern, it absorbed the Berlin Philharmonic like a sponge..
Wilhelm Furtwängler's music, as well as many other great masters..
‘okay. Your world will come soon.’
Furtwängler, who watched the process, was convinced..
This kid will really open a new door in the world of classical music..
Just like the nickname given by the media..
Bae Do-bin raised his arm to eye level, and then.
Beautiful melodies began to fill the Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall..
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