The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 177



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Mr. Richter’s stay in Korea was not very long.

World-class performer.

A virtuoso violinist who has been active around the world for a long time.

There was no way that a person like that had a leisurely schedule.

Teacher Richter said that he would soon go to another country to perform.

“After the Seoul performance, I have to go to Tokyo right away. “I think I’ll be staying in Asia for a while.”

“very······. “You’re busy.”

“It’s the fate of a performer. So, would you like to spend this time faithfully? Of course, that time may end sooner or later.”

I thought you were probably referring to the Queen Elizabeth Competition.

That’s also a story after the contest.

I shook my head slowly.

“I don’t want to think about it right now. The music that is in front of me right now. “I’m too busy concentrating on this.”

“Hehehe. okay. You are right. The older I get, the more I become obsessed with it. “Is practice going well?”

“yes. But what’s a bit surprising these days is that I seem to be getting more inspiration from music other than classical music. so······. “I’m trying a variety of music.”

“various?”

“yes.”

Until now, I have not had the opportunity to meet Professor Richter in person.

At that time, when the Ettlingen Competition ended, today was the first time I saw Mr. Richter since I said goodbye to him at Berlin Central Station.

I had something I needed to tell the teacher.

The song ⌜Long day⌟ that I composed for singer Hyunpil Jang was actually the story of Teacher Richter.

⌜Long day⌟ was the story of Teacher Richter and Uncle Miller.

It was natural to tell the person concerned about this.

I calmly continued my explanation.

I was doing pop music, I was using the stage name MJ, and I made a song called ⌜Long day⌟.

Teacher Richter seemed a little surprised and his eyes widened, but he listened to me.

After a long explanation, I gave my conclusion.

“······ So I think I should apologize first. I think it can’t be helped if the teacher gets angry at me. And I also want to compensate in some way.”

“······.”

“sorry. “I started making songs without the teacher’s permission…”

“······.”

Teacher Richter’s blue eyes look piercingly at me.

I calmly received his gaze while clenching my fists under the desk.

my fault.

While thinking about Uncle Miller, music came out, and I even released it.

My behavior was no different from that of a child.

however······.

A smile suddenly appeared on Teacher Richter’s face.

“No matter what story it is, there are times when a musician has to make music.”

“······ yes?”

“Brahms was a person who had deep affection for his teacher, Schumann, and his wife, Clara. He also wrote many of her songs for her. However, Brahms did not reveal his feelings to the public until her death. At that time, Clara knew nothing. But it was made into music anyway.”

“······.”

“The analogy may not fit perfectly, but there is music that has to be made anyway. I think so. And with that thought in mind, countless musicians have created music until now. “For them, it’s something that can’t be helped.”

“······.”

“Oh my. Didn’t you try to comfort me? That’s how you came to create that music. “But what are you so sorry about?”

“I am······.”

“Thank you. I never thought the story of me and my friend would be made into music. I’m sure Miller would have liked it too.”

“······ Did that really happen?”

“then. Because my friend was that kind of person. He was very playful and always cheerful, but he was always serious about music. You, a musician of his distant future, created the music for me and my friends. “If my friend heard that story, he would have laughed out loud.”

“······.”

Teacher Richter asked if he could listen to my song, and I answered that of course I could.

Since the song officially registered on the music site had Korean lyrics, I found a separate video of singer Jang Hyun-pil’s live performance on NewTube.

Put on your earphones and calmly watch the video.

I briefly remembered the time when Mr. Miller played Chopin on his smartphone on the terrace of a restaurant in Ettlingen.

I held my breath, and Mr. Richter, who had closed his eyes the entire time he was listening to the music, suddenly opened his eyes.

The teacher smiled kindly.

“Feel so good. “It’s great music.”

“······ thank you.”

“okay. Miller: It’s similar to the music he used to compose. “You really are an amazing child.”

Teacher Richter once again told me what he felt when he saw me in Ettlingen.

Through me…

I was able to say hello to Uncle Miller again…

That’s what I was thankful for.

Mr. Richter was not surprised that I was doing popular music as MJ.

He just looked at me deeply.

“so. Are you okay?”

“yes?”

“I don’t know what the root of your music is, but there is something very sad about it. “Child, can you get through it?”

“······.”

I hesitated to answer for a moment.

But I answered in time.

“yes. “Because I have a lot of people.”

“Is that your answer?”

“For now, this is my answer.”

“······ okay. In that case, that’s enough.”

As if nothing had happened, Professor Richter again told me a story about Queen Elizabeth.

I was very grateful for that.

Just when we thought we had been talking for quite some time at the cafe, reporter Choi Seon-young of ⌜Monthly Ensemble⌟ came out to greet us.

Kim Soo-ho, manager of ⌜Schmid⌟, and Mr. Richter’s agency manager also came here.

What was originally scheduled today was an interview with Mr. Richter about his collaboration with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, my interview with Queen Elizabeth, and an interview with the ⌜Monthly Ensemble⌟ where I was to write a column about my relationship with Mr. Richter.

Reporter Choi Seon-young said he would make a small story based on our performance of ⌜Emperor⌟ together at the Ettlingen Final stage.

After the interview was over, we went for a late lunch.

And I immediately stopped by ⌜Schmid⌟’s practice room.

Teacher Richter decided to use his spare time today to help me practice my concerto.

I refused several times, saying there was no need to go that far, but the teacher was adamant.

“There is no need to decline. “I’m doing this because my heart wants to help a child like you.”

Melodies of Dresden.

A world-class virtuoso takes on the role of first violin in an orchestra and helps you practice your piano concerto?

This doesn’t make sense… It was a very honorable and thankful thing.

Practice lasted about 3 to 4 hours.

Teacher Richter gave me a lot of advice and discussed his interpretation of the concerto in depth with me.

Before parting ways, Mr. Richter also handed me a ticket to the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

A person who simply helps me without any compensation.

As I stood there holding the ticket for a moment, Mr. Richter gave me a light hug.

Professor Richter says:

As long as you know how to be grateful for what you receive, you can receive as much as you want.

You have already shown me so much.

It reminded me of something very precious to me.

so.

Anything.

“Do what you want to do. And make the music you have to do.”

“······.”

I nodded very slightly.

Mr. Richter promised that he would come see my Queen Elizabeth performance.

He didn’t forget to tell me to practice hard until then.

The next day, I went to see Professor Richter’s performance with my family.

It’s been a while since Suyeon wore the pretty Kkokka clothes, and her mother and father also gave strength to the clothes.

The largest concert hall in Jamsil.

The lobby of this concert hall, operated directly by Cheongwoon Group, quickly filled with people.

We went directly to the waiting room and said hello to Professor Richter.

The teacher welcomes us warmly.

However, since I couldn’t waste too much time, I quickly moved to the audience.

however.

“uh? “Isn’t that him?”

“Right? Queen Elizabeth.”

“That’s awesome. “You’re a lot younger than I thought?”

“and. “I’m in middle school and already…”

Perhaps due to the recent media coverage and the uniqueness of it being a ‘classical performance’, there were quite a few people who recognized me.

Suyeon chuckled to herself about what she liked and then gently leaned her head towards my shoulder.

But interest in me was short-lived.

As members of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra came on stage one by one, the atmosphere became more refined.

At the appearance of the conductor and Professor Richter, loud cheers erupted from the audience.

The two people who greeted the audience quickly finished preparing.

Beethoven – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61

Beethoven’s only violin concerto.

With the conductor’s hand gestures, the orchestra’s introduction announces the beginning of the major piece.

Soon, a long trill from a solo violin appears.

The beautiful yet faint melody of the violin mixes with the orchestra.

The performers on stage gradually heighten the atmosphere by contrasting tones.

The one tone they create is…

It was very warm.

A heart-pounding performance.

I put this music somewhere in my heart.

In order not to forget.

I listened to Teacher Richter’s melody.

The performance was a success.

There was a standing ovation, and Mr. Richter played the encore song three times.

I went to the waiting room alone, said hello briefly, and left.

Since I heard that there was another schedule later, I couldn’t take up the teacher’s time for long.

We promised to meet again in Brussels, and I returned to the concert hall lobby.

“hello. My name is Kim Gil-hyun, team leader at Cheongun Concert Hall. “You saw it briefly before the performance, right?”

At that time, I ran into an official at the Cheongun Concert Hall.

He was the one who helped me get in and out of the waiting room.

“Ah yes. hello.”

“I already know. I’ve seen several times on the news that you passed the preliminaries of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Congratulations.”

“thank you.”

“I think we should give you one of our business cards. “I delivered it to ⌜Schmid⌟, but giving it directly is different.”

Team leader Kim Gil-hyeon, who looks about 40 years old and is wearing a suit.

I received the business card he gave me.

“But I don’t have a business card to give you. sorry.”

“ha ha ha. it’s okay. I just wanted to say hello today. “I will support the contest.”

He even bowed to me, who was quite young.

Thanks to this, I clumsily followed the greeting and looked at the business card again.

The number written on the business card naturally caught my eye, and Team Leader Kim Gil-hyun explained this to me.

“This is a performance guarantee offered to pianists. It’s 1.5 times the size of Esplanade. “Our door is always open, so please feel free to contact us at any time.”

“······ is that so. Then, I will contact you when the opportunity arises.”

“All right. then. “I hope you have a good time today.”

“yes. Team leader too.”

Team leader Kim Gil-hyeon passed me and walked down the hallway.

I watched him for a moment and then joined my family.

Sooyeon ran towards me and held my hand tightly.

“Did you wait long?”

“No, I’m just happy to see you. Hi-Hi.”

After shopping with my family for the first time in a while, we returned home.

A brief meeting with Professor Richter…

That was very meaningful to me.

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An elderly gentleman is wearing headphones on a plane heading to Japan.

With a calm smile, I ponder the melody of the song several times.

A child with warmth deep inside.

Richter receives warm comfort from the melody of ⌜Long day⌟…

I briefly recalled the past.

I realized once again what value music gives.

* * *

Spring has already arrived.

Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and people’s clothes became lighter due to the warm temperatures.

Then, good news came.

Hyun Yuri’s debut song ⌜Please Know⌟ ranked 97th on the music charts.

The lyrics were written by a new lyricist from the entertainment company that purchased the song, and the singer was also sung by a new singer from the entertainment company.

A very difficult combination.

Nevertheless, it was great that it succeeded in charting.

“Senpai-ae-ae-ae-ae!”

“······ go away.”

“Thank you!!! Ugh!!! “I’m crying!”

“Go away and cry.”

“Sigh. Scream! Still, thank you, senior!”

Thanks to this, the normally loud kid became a little louder.

The media began to look at this with curiosity.

A middle school composer made a successful debut.

This was no different from the emergence of a new genius in Korea.

Lee Ha-eun was busy preparing for the Sprouts concert.

It certainly didn’t seem like the job of student council president was easy.

Still, we somehow managed to successfully conclude the Sprout concert, and my friend was finally able to relax.

I kept my promise to Sooyeon and freed up a whole day of the weekend.

We didn’t go far.

Cherry blossoms were in full bloom in Saebom-dong, so there was no need to go anywhere else.

“oh! Seojin! “It’s here!”

Lee Ha-eun comes out to a small park in Saebom-dong, spots Su-yeon and waves to her.

Somehow word got out that I was taking a day off, and that was thanks to the news reaching Lee Ha-eun and Hyun Yuri.

We decided to have our own ‘celebration party’.

Lee Ha-eun completed the Sprout Concert mission.

Hyun Yuri’s debut song charted.

and······.

“⌜For some reason, it’s spring⌟! It went up to 3rd place yesterday. “Have you checked your senior?”

“I know. “A song I made last year is popular again.”

“Hmm! I like the song my brother made. Ah, nice to meet you. My name is Han Su-yeon, Seo-jin’s younger sister. Yuri, nice to meet you. “I heard a lot.”

“······ Is this doll-like kid Seojin senior’s younger brother? “Are you speaking clearly?”

“yes? “I’m also amazed sometimes.”

“Ha, can I hug you just once?”

“You should ask Suyeon about that.”

“Hi-Hi. Instead, just once?”

“Kyaa! oh my god! “How are you so cute?”

Hyun Yu-ri, who is not very tall for a middle school student, hugs Su-yeon.

Thanks to this, they almost looked like similar sisters.

We sat down in the park, under a cherry tree.

A place that Suyeon and I already knew well.

It was a park near Saebom Kindergarten.

We all packed lunch boxes.

Suyeon and I packed tuna rice balls, and we even decorated them in the shape of a bear.

Su-yeon opens her lunch box as if showing off.

The sisters praised Suyeon to the fullest.

“Actually, our Han family is good at cooking. My brother is, and my mom is also very good at it.”

“okay? “Then, shouldn’t I have been born into the Han family?”

Su-yeon tilts her head at Hyeon-yuri’s unexpected comment.

“Yuri-chan. that is······. Is it possible?”

“well? “Wouldn’t it be possible?”

“······?”

“······?”

Lee Ha-eun looks at Yuri and shakes her head.

Lee Ha-eun brought a lunch box that was almost like a sumptuous feast, and Hyun Yuri also brought a sandwich that looked quite delicious.

We sat on the mat and shared a packed lunch together.

A warm wind surrounds us and leaves a few cherry blossom petals nearby.

Suyeon carefully picked them up and handed them to me and my sisters one by one.

It is said to be a gift to commemorate today.

Thanks to this, a small smile burst out.

After finishing the meal, Hyun Yuri took out her acoustic guitar from its case.

They arrange to sing a song to celebrate.

This song ranked high on the music charts this time.

I picked up the chords of the song and carefully raised my voice.

Perhaps because it was in front of seniors, Yuri’s voice was trembling.

Still, it was okay.

The song was very nice to listen to, and this moment was enjoyable.

I felt like I could prove my enjoyment just by looking at Suyeon bobbing her head to the beat.

Warm sunlight.

gentle wind.

Very clear sky.

and.

My younger brother, my friend, and my junior.

We celebrated today, we celebrated today.

When Yuri finished playing.

I received Yuri’s guitar and made a song on the spot based on these feelings.

Some children playing in the park come towards us and squat down.

Before I knew it, Sooyeon was gently clinging to my back.

Yuri’s eyes widened while listening to my performance, and Lee Ha-eun laughed when she saw Yuri like that.

Before I knew it, the gathered audience was clapping along with my guitar.

At a park in Saebom-dong.

A small performance hall was set up.

Lee Ha-eun clumsily played a classical song using a smartphone piano app.

Suyeon sang children’s songs in front of us using the skills she had honed in kindergarten. Of course, I did the accompaniment for Suyeon.

I have been practicing piano as usual.

I spent enough time thinking over the interpretation, and tried to solve it with technique.

and.

Today, the number of cherry blossom petals on the cherry trees has become countless.

I captured all of these moments and created an acoustic guitar song in one day.

‘Eternal Friendship’

‘Proud of yourself’

‘Innocence’

‘I support your new beginning.’

⌜Freesia⌟ has various flower meanings.

The title of this guitar piece was ⌜Freesia⌟.

My music is running toward one goal: the Queen Elisabeth Competition.

My music is not limited to classical or popular music…

Little by little, things were becoming more colorful.