Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152
Chapter 153
Chapter 154
Chapter 155
Chapter 156
Chapter 157
Chapter 158
Chapter 159
Chapter 160
Chapter 161
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 164
Chapter 165
Chapter 166
Chapter 167
Chapter 168
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180
Chapter 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
Chapter 184
Chapter 185
Chapter 186
Chapter 187
Chapter 188
Chapter 189
Chapter 190
Chapter 191
Chapter 192
Chapter 193
Chapter 194
Chapter 195
Chapter 196
Chapter 197
Chapter 198
Chapter 199
Chapter 200
Chapter 201
Chapter 202
Chapter 203
Chapter 204
Chapter 205
Chapter 206
Chapter 207
Chapter 208
Chapter 209
Chapter 210
Chapter 211
Chapter 212
Chapter 213
Chapter 214
Chapter 215
Chapter 216
Chapter 217
Chapter 218
Chapter 219
Chapter 220
Chapter 221
Chapter 222
Chapter 223
Chapter 224
Chapter 225
Chapter 226
Chapter 227
Chapter 228
Chapter 229
Chapter 230
Chapter 231
Chapter 232
Chapter 233
Chapter 234
Chapter 235
Chapter 236
Chapter 237
Chapter 238
Chapter 239
Chapter 240
Chapter 241
Chapter 242
Chapter 243
Chapter 244
Chapter 245
Chapter 246
Chapter 247
Chapter 248
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Epilogue
Categories Genre: All, Comedy, Completed, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 283
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Jun Hyuk did not have rehearsals during the week long finals period because the Belgium National Orchestra and Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra take care of the performance. He was able to watch the competition comfortably.
Jun Hyuk could not miss the performances of the 3 welcome faces he saw in the list of participants. The person he had the most anticipation for was Laura Goldberg.
He hoped that she would win in the best conditions no matter what song she sings. She needs to sing the soprano part of the Choral Concerto. He had written the song while thinking of her voice.
Laura Goldberg’s assigned song was 17th century French composer Charpentier’s Motet. The start and end are difficult in skill, there is a lot of treble while the middle is lyrical, and there is a warm feeling so it is not an easy song in terms of vocals.
If she can handle it perfectly, winning is not a problem. He has a feeling that Laura will win easily.
Jun Hyuk listened to Laura sing and looked puzzled. She is in no way at this level. He even thought that it could be strategy. The strategy of getting through the assigned song with ease and showing as much skill as is desired in the song of choice is obsolete though it always works.
Jun Hyuk broke out a smile as soon as he saw the song she had chosen. Even though it is an obvious strategy, this song is enough to make it work.
The song she chose is so unconventional it made the judges create a fuss. It is contemporary music great Gyorgy Ligeti’s ‘Mysteries of the Macabre’.
It is not a song that can be handled just by being able to sing well. The changes are so severe that even the audience that is sitting still cannot get themselves together.
It has a difficulty that demands the so-called ‘ultrasonic range of dolphins’ and incredible acting.
However, Laura Goldberg overwhelmed them like a fountain shooting water high and then falling low. The only mistake she made was that the key was slightly rough where it was to be graceful. She brought about surprise with nearly perfect treble technique, strong focus, and committed acting.
With the audience’s standing ovation that lasted for over 10 minutes, they could foresee her win.
As soon as her performance ended, Jun Hyuk left the theater. In the 2 years he had not seen her, Laura Goldberg had become a complete soprano. When he thought of the stage he would have with her, his heart beat faster. He regretted not extending the soprano part of Choral Concerto more.
The first winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition appeared. As predicted, it was Laura Goldberg of the vocal section.
The judges’ evaluations that she has ‘a strong personality and excellent tone with huge potential and clear professionalism’ and reports in the press of her ‘crystal clear voice that crosses between several octaves with ease, excellent expression, solid acting’ let everyone know that a new prima donna had appeared.
The 6 winners including Laura Goldberg found out something new during the competition committee’s feast. That they had been specially requested for the piano and violin final performances.
None of them were willing to turn down the request in such a happy moment. Everyone readily accepted. Their curiosity for the song grew as they wondered what it was that it required vocals.
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Jun Hyuk confirmed the finalists and arranged a dinner to congratulate Danny and Han Ye Ji. Including Professor Jeon Hye Jin, the 3 people were shocked at Jun Hyuk’s surprise appearance and looked to be disconcerted, but 2 of them could guess why Jun Hyuk is here. Danny was the only one who continued to look befuddled.
“Jun, why on earth are you here? You even rented out a house.”
“Ye Ji, don’t you think he’s a bit daft? Why else would Jun Hyuk be in Brussels?”
Professor Jeon Hye Jin laughed as she spoke in Korean, and Han Ye Ji spoke,
“Don’t you think the final song is Mr. Jang’s? I haven’t heard once that Mr. Guggenheim’s ‘World of Europe’ is the winning song.”
“Jun, is that true? Your song won?”
Jun Hyuk laughed and nodded. Danny continued to look blank. Professor Jeon only looked at Danny pathetically.
Contrary to his blank expression, Danny had performed incredibly and had become a finalist easily.
‘A performance that provides the experience of pure musical bliss and freedom’
‘A violinist who expressed an abstract feeling as if there are many layers of paint and it is impossible to know what is inside’
‘An impressive performer with excellent fingering virtuosity.’
Danny received high praises like this in the press and is closest to being the winner, but he has now forgotten his happiness and is blank.
“Anyway, congratulations Danny. Ms. Ye Ji, you too. Let’s eat while we talk.”
Danny and Han Ye Ji had spent 9 days locked up to prepare for the competition, so they started salivating when they saw the delicious food that the maid and her friends had made.
“I wanted to let you know beforehand since they’ll be announcing it from the competition’s end tomorrow. So you don’t get surprised for nothing.”
“We really would have been shocked if we found out through the release tomorrow. But how did you think of submitting to the competition?”
Professor Jeon never thought that Jun Hyuk would submit his work to a competition. He is not at a level to compete with other youths, and it certainly does not fit Jun Hyuk’s personality.
Jun Hyuk did not tell them that the start to Choral Concerto was Han Ye Ji’s piano. He thought that it could create unnecessary misunderstandings.
“President Isaac Stern suggested it. He said that competitions are hard to experience unless you are young.”
“But for you, Mr. Jun, to submit to a competition is still… What are normal people like us supposed to do?”
Han Ye Ji swallowed the food in her mouth and smiled. Although they were speaking in Korean, it was evident from Han Ye Ji’s expression that it is not a serious matter, but Danny still had a hard face as he ate. Jun Hyuk looked over Danny’s expression and spoke carefully,
“Danny. Are you mad because I didn’t tell you that I entered the competition before?”
“Huh? Oh, sorry. No. Why would I be? I know what the competition rules are like.”
“Then what’s with your expression? You’re a strong candidate to win.”
Danny put his fork down and looked at Jun Hyuk,
“Jun, I’m not supposed to ask questions like this but tell me one thing.”
“What? It’s fine, what is it?”
“Your song that won. Is it a piece like Inferno? Really hard contemporary music?”
“What?”
“Honestly, I bought the Inferno album and listened to it… but I couldn’t even listen to 3 minutes and stopped. And that was just once. I couldn’t even think to listen to it again. If the winning song is like that…..”
Danny’s face was full of concern. Professor Jeon and Han Ye Ji were holding their breaths and listening to their conversation. It was not just Danny. Han Ye Ji had not been able to listen to more than a few minutes of Inferno either. Danny’s worrying is not groundless.
“Ha ha. Is that why you’re like that? Don’t worry. It’s completely different. It’s thoroughly in classical style.”
“Really? Whew – What a relief. Okay. That’s all I need to know. No need to say more. I don’t want to create any unnecessary misunderstandings. Ha ha.”
Danny discarded his worries and started eating again with a bright expression. Han Ye Ji’s face had also brightened. If it is a classical song, there is no need to worry beforehand.
“Jun Hyuk. I heard that the finals are going to be conducted in a more complicated way. Is that because of your song?”
“Yes. There is that, but it’ll also be because the committee wants a more exciting competition. But Ms. Ye Ji will have great results. You definitely stood out from the 6 finalists.”
Jun Hyuk briefly told Danny what they were saying. He did not want Danny to have any unnecessary misunderstandings. Danny stopped eating to give Han Ye Ji a thumbs up to acknowledge her piano.
After their small talk about the competition, the 3 people were going back to the hotel when Jun Hyuk let something slip for 2 of them.
“Memorize the score completely.”
They were confused by Jun Hyuk’s sudden words for a moment, but they quickly realized that he was giving them a tip.
Danny hugged Jun Hyuk to express this thanks and Han Ye Ji bowed to him lightly. Now, everything is up to their own efforts.
Total Chapters in book: 283
Estimated words: 482630 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2413(@200wpm)___ 1931(@250wpm)___ 1609(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 482630 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2413(@200wpm)___ 1931(@250wpm)___ 1609(@300wpm)
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