The Healing Life of a Music Genius - Chapter 96



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After the ensemble performance with Lee Ha-eun ended.

Teacher Yang Woo-joo smiled brightly. And then he whispers so that only we can hear.

“You must have practiced a lot. How are you guys so good? I was really surprised!”

“thank you.”

“Seojin helped me a lot. In fact, I was in a hurry to keep up.”

Teacher Yang Woo-joo shook his head.

“no. Ha-eun, you did a good job too. When it comes to ensembles, the most difficult thing is to maintain balance. You just listened to Seojin’s piano music well enough and guessed well. “It fulfilled its duties as a second piano perfectly.”

“······ is that so?”

“Then~”

Lee Ha-eun looked at me and lowered her head slightly. When I quietly whisper, “I told you you’re good at it, right?”, he turns his gaze in the opposite direction for no reason.

I chuckled when I saw that.

‘Anyway. ‘I’m weak to praise.’

I received similar evaluations from other instrumental music teachers. Today’s ensemble practice is often done in collaboration with other departments, so the number of teachers evaluating it was quite large.

“We hit the jackpot! right? “If you look at other teams, there were kids who got 7 or 8 points!”

“It’s thanks to you being good to me, Ha-eun.”

“no. We did a good job. we!”

“okay. “That would be more correct.”

Fortunately, the evaluation was 10 out of 10.

Perhaps because of this, Lee Ha-eun’s steps as she went down the stage seemed very light.

I sat down on the chair and looked back toward the entrance to the auditorium. It was because I was worried about the old gentleman and the woman from earlier… but they had already disappeared from the scene.

‘no way······.’

Some time after that.

I was able to meet them in person at the soft tofu restaurant in front of the Seoul Arts Center.

“You should have contacted me sooner. “I really wanted to meet the conductor when he came to Korea.”

“haha. It was obvious that I was studying at school, but there was no need to do that on purpose. My friend came to pick me up, so it didn’t matter. “Did you do better on the test than that?”

Conductor Hoffmann used English. Thanks to him, he was able to carry on the conversation comfortably.

“I watched it without issue.”

“okay?”

At that time, Professor Yuhan Kang, who was sitting next to me, tapped my arm and joined the conversation.

“haha. Seojin, since when was first place considered acceptable? “I heard that you took first place in this final exam as well.”

“First place? Seojin?”

“then! From the day I entered the story, I have been the chief ever since. “You know because you’ve heard the kids there play, but the standard isn’t that low.”

“hmm. It did. It’s amazing that kids who are now 13 years old can play that much. “It wasn’t much different from European gifted centers.”

“Seojin always comes in first place there.”

“That’s great. To commemorate, I will buy everything today. Feel free to order as much as you like.”

“ha ha ha. “Thanks to Seojin, I get to eat everything from you.”

“······.”

For a moment, I felt like I knew Lee Ha-eun’s feelings.

I sipped the water in my water cup several times.

The acorn jelly, pumpkin pancake, and natural soft tofu that I ordered came out one after another.

This is a restaurant I always stopped by when I came to see a performance at the Yedang Yedang with my parents.

Although it may not actually taste great, this food always felt delicious because of the memories and memories.

Conductor Hoffmann will perform with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra at 7 PM this evening. I made advance reservations to see this performance today with my family. I was planning to join them here in the evening.

When I left the restaurant after lunch, I had the opportunity to say hello to a mysterious woman.

Someone who watched the ensemble performance at school.

It was assistant manager Kim A-ram, a member of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s operations team.

“You said Seojin, right? That was a really cool Mozart. “It was the most impressive ensemble I saw that day.”

“I never dreamed you would come visit me like that. “That too during class.”

“Originally, I often go to the arts high school or arts high school to watch classes. And then sometimes we look for musicians.”

Even if you are not a co-performer with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, there are a lot of youth-related performances, so you have to travel around a lot to get invited.

“You must be busy.”

“I chose this because I liked it, but why? But actually, that day I was following conductor Hoffman’s guidance car…”

Assistant Manager Aram Kim gently pointed at me.

“I think I was lucky enough to find a performer. “I’m not kidding, I was really surprised.”

In her hand was a business card. He immediately handed me the business card.

“Oh, thank you.”

“I said there was a competition this summer, right? Ettlingen.”

“yes.”

“It is one of the most prestigious youth competitions. “That’s amazing.”

Assistant Manager Aram Kim glanced at my face.

“But what’s a little surprising is that it feels like this is the first time I’ve heard your name. Seojin Han. Seojin. hmm···. Why did I not know a kid the size of you? So does that mean you are not from a gifted center in Seoul? Are you from a local area? ah! “I’m not ignoring it because it’s fat, but I’m personally curious about it.”

I answered simply.

“I’ve always lived in Seoul.”

“Where in Seoul?”

“Saebom-dong.”

“If it’s Saebom-dong… Is it a neighborhood near Seolhwa Yejung?”

“that’s right.”

“Then where did you learn to play the piano? “I heard that you studied with Professor Yuhan Kang, but what about before that?”

I decided to give you some important information.

“There is a famous academy in our neighborhood called Saebom Piano Academy. Teacher, please teach me well. “This is teacher Park Ha-seon.”

“Neighborhood piano academy?”

“yes.”

“······ By learning there, you developed your skills to the point where Professor Kang Yu-han liked you?”

‘Of course, Uncle Miller’s influence was greater.’

Since I couldn’t say anything, I just nodded.

“Hey. If the kids at Yedang Youngjaewon hear it, they will faint. “Even though they were receiving a completely elite education, they didn’t catch Professor Kang Yu-han’s attention.”

“Professor, do you also provide guidance at Yedang’s gifted center?”

“Not often, but often. Seojin, you were a really great kid. “I’m glad to see it like this.”

Assistant Manager A-Ram Kim said he would contact me once the competition is over. At the same time, he did not forget to cheer for us to win.

“Because the Korean classical music industry needs to show ‘results’ first. It’s a bit harsh, though. If I had the authority, I would have put you on stage right away. really.”

At the same time, he gives some advice without adding or subtracting it.

‘He’s a good person.’

Assistant Manager Aram Kim said that I could contact him at any time if I had any questions.

Today I had the opportunity to watch a rehearsal with Conductor Hoffman.

Since it was not an opportunity to formally introduce myself to the Philharmonic Orchestra or be introduced, I quietly watched the conductor from a corner of the audience.

An orchestra that can be said to be number one in name and reality in Korea.

The majesty displayed by the orchestra was truly enormous.

Every single one of these things was a study for me.

‘It’s a great opportunity just to get a glimpse of Conductor Hoffman’s conducting method.’

As the evening performance time approached, I was able to meet my family in the lobby.

“Oppa, how about me? how is it?”

Suyeon came wearing a checkered dress.

It spins around in front of me.

“It’s so pretty. “Are these new clothes you bought?”

“huh! My mom bought me a pair today because I was going to see an important performance. of course······”

Then he gestures to me. It looks like he wants to whisper. He whispers softly into my ear.

“It’s not as pretty as the clothes my brother bought me last time. Still, you have to say yes in front of her mom. Understand?”

“of course.”

“As expected, my brother always seems to be quick-witted. “Reliable.”

“It was nothing.”

“Hmm. good. good. Ah, aren’t the clothes your mom bought you so pretty? brother?”

“I know. “I heard you were ‘surprised’ too?”

After the brother and sister plot plot (?) was over, we took a few photos in the lobby.

Luckily, I had the opportunity to take a photo with Conductor Hoffman.

Conductor Hoffman and my parents talked for a moment. Mostly stories about competitions. Words of thanks were exchanged several times.

More than 2,000 seats in the Yedang Concert Hall were filled.

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s regular performance.

Guest conductor Kai Hoffman.

The performance started quickly.

A lively and dynamic symphony.

Feel the powerful yet gorgeous melody with your whole body,

I quietly captured this moment in my eyes.

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Seolhwa Yejung’s final exams are over and summer vacation is just around the corner.

The atmosphere at school was no brighter than ever.

“OMG. There really isn’t much left until the contest. “I feel like I’m going crazy.”

“I couldn’t even eat properly yesterday. “I prepared for over 4 months…”

“I waited 7 months. “It feels like my hair is falling out already?”

“Oh my.”

Most youth competitions begin during the vacation season.

Thanks to this, students at Ye Middle School do not feel like vacation is just a ‘rest.’

“How are you, Ha-eun?”

“I’m really looking forward to this competition. sorry.”

“Huh! Guys, Ha-eun has become strange! “She must be very stressed!”

“Oh, no! Something like that!”

Of course, there were special cases like Lee Ha-eun, and there were calm cases like me.

“Save me…”

“Concours, sir.”

Reactions like Shin Joo-won and Baek So-yeon were common.

Fortunately, there was a Sprouts concert, so I was able to change the mood.

I told Teacher Yang Woo-joo in advance, and thanks to the fact that I had already collected 7 stores, I was able to go on stage as a representative of the piano department.

I heard that in addition to school officials, many external figures are invited to the Sprout Concert.

Thanks to you, if you call it an opportunity, it can be called an opportunity.

If you say it is an experience, you could say it is an experience.

Unlike the previous freshman welcome party, the Sprout Concert was held indoors.

Because the weather is getting warmer, there is no reason to choose an outdoor stage.

A place where cool air-conditioned air blows.

The season when these spaces become better has already arrived.

“I think we can go up now. “You said it was a song to be played in Ettlingen, right?”

“yes. “This is the song that will be played in the first round.”

“okay. “I’m sure the teacher is looking forward to it too.”

With encouragement from teacher Yang Woo-ju, I went up to the stage at the Sulwha Yejung Concert Hall.

The students cheered.

Friends who know me well speak louder.

Even though I was in the audience, I was able to find where they were right away.

Lee Ha-eun and Baek So-yeon Where did they get the glow sticks? Shin Joo-won looks at the two disapprovingly. The kids get into a fight right away. The image came into clear view.

I have been quiet until now.

In the past… because my skills weren’t there.

After leaving the desert island, I didn’t want to be asked questions about AC2505.

When I composed or sang, I used my stage name.

Even when I won an award for ⌜Magic Fog⌟, which started in school class, I didn’t bother to do an interview.

But from now on, it was time to reveal myself more and more.

What if I go to Germany…

‘If I get grades above a certain level.’

People will begin to recognize me.

Indeed, am I ready for that?

I sat in front of the piano.

And as usual, I looked at the audience.

I can’t say I have a lot of experience standing on a stage like this.

now.

‘It’s not uncomfortable. No, I actually feel at ease.’

There was no trembling or tension within me, and only the simple desire to play the piano quickly tickled my fingers.

I want to do music.

I want to show my music on a bigger stage.

I want to convey my feelings to people and receive cheers in return.

further.

‘Because I have to prove it.’

That kind of desire was within me.

I pressed the piano keys.

I pedaled all the way.

So that this sound can be heard far away.

I started playing a little more intensely.

* * *

Berlin, Germany.

“I’ll see you soon. “In the next three days…”

Anna Becker, looking at the calendar, talks to herself.

40 finalists for the Ettlingen Youth Piano Competition.

Among them, the youngest participant was a 13-year-old boy.

Anna tried pressing a key on the piano, imagining what his performance would be like.

Heavy sound.

The sound began to echo throughout the huge hall.