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 ______
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“As you were already told, this year’s final stage will be held differently from that of other years. There will be 2 performances per day, for 3 days.”
The competition committee put a box in front of the piano and violin finalists.
“We’ll decide on each of your performance times through a raffle. You’ll already know, but I’ll say it again. I’m sure you don’t think that it’ll be to your advantage to go later? Looking at statistics, there are more mistakes due to pressure when going later. So I hope you don’t hold the day and time you go responsible for your performance. Then let’s go through and each pick one.”
The 12 finalists put their trembling hands inside the box and picked out a piece of paper each.
Danny felt his heart beat faster as he unfolded the paper. The performance he chose in the first day, 2nd stage.
“I’m sure you’ve all checked your performance times?”
An employee of the committee checked each paper, recorded the order of performance, copied it, and handed it out to everyone.
“Now, I’ll tell you about the final song. Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Minor. It is the song that won the composition section and it is a double concerto.”
They started murmuring when they heard that it is a double concerto.
“The people who have the same performance times will be on stage together. Check who you will be performing with.”
Danny’s jaw dropped when he saw who he would be performing with.
“So we meet again. To think that we’re in the same performance. Let’s do well together.”
Han Ye Ji held her hand out to Danny.
“Wow. How could this happen! I’m lucky since I get to perform with the best pianist. Ha ha.”
While everyone was busy finding the person they would be performing with, the committee let them know the last important aspect.
“This is the last thing we have to tell you. The orchestra you will be performing with is the Belgium National Orchestra. And 2 people will be dividing up the conducting. One person is someone you know well, Maestro Pierre Boulez. The other person is the winning composer. He’s better known as Jun, the composer of Inferno.”
As soon as he said Inferno, the murmuring grew louder than it had been before. There were even people whose faces had turned white. They were probably remembering Inferno. There was even someone who cursed without thinking.
No matter how famous Jun Hyuk had become through Inferno, there was no comparing careers. And even if he is the composer, they thought that there is a large gap between him and Maestro Pierre Boulez.
The committee member rose both of his hands to silence the murmuring.
“If you think that it is a disadvantage to be paired with the young composer as your conductor, that is a big mistake. We can say it with the competition’s honor on the line. It is impossible to distinguish between whose conducting is superior and inferior. The only difference is in their interpretations of the song.”
Even though the committee was assuring them, there remained people with looks of distrust. These people did not see how the committee members were looking at them pathetically. Those who do not realize that it takes their own skill to survive in a fierce competition can never win.
“The first performances of the first and last days are Maestro Jun. The second day and last performance are Maestro Pierre Boulez.”
Han Ye Ji and Danny met eyes. Danny was especially happier. The day had finally come for him and Jun Hyuk to stand on a formal stage.
“Then do we have to go back to Chapelle Prison – no – Conservatory?”
Someone raised his hand and asked.
“Of course. You will go in turn in considering fairness. Keeping the performance schedule in mind, you can start going in tomorrow in intervals. You will receive the score at Chapelle Conservatory. You will also be informed on the details of your schedules once you are at the conservatory.
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The BOZAR great hall was also full of reporters. The release yesterday of the winning composer being the composer of Inferno is the competition’s biggest scoop.
“Tara. Since it’s a joint press conference, don’t you think I could just slip out? Maestro Boulez is there.”
“This is the interview for the composition section. Maestro Boulez will only be discussing the final performance. And don’t worry too much. These reporters are all specialized in music. They don’t ask about gossip topics. Anyone who asks something personal or gossip related won’t be able to enter the competition starting tomorrow.”
Tara pushed Jun Hyuk into the press conference room. When the committee released the information that Jun Hyuk is the winner of the composition section, the media predicted that this would become the biggest news in the world of music this year.
The committee had expected this kind of reaction and prepared a joint press conference to hold before the fever dies down. The Chairman of the competition committee introduced Jun Hyuk after a long greeting.
“Boston Symphony visiting conductor, Inferno’s composer. I’d like to introduce the winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, Jun.”
When Jun Hyuk got up from his seat to greet everyone, the reporters’ flashes started going off.
“The title isn’t Choral Concerto. I heard that it is similar to Beethoven’s Choral Symphony. Is this true?”
The first question is provocative from the start.
“It is true that I wrote it with Choral Symphony in mind, but they are not similar.”
Jun Hyuk responded calmly to the question because he had already been expecting it. From the way they are talking about the rumors, it seems the committee has leaked some information.
“Then can you explain the difference between the two songs?”
“Wait a little for the answer to that question. I will explain it precisely on the final stage with music.”
There is nothing to do but hear the difference in music. No matter how it is explained in words, it is difficult to understand until it is heard. The reporter who asked tried to ask another question, but the reporters did not stay still.
“Please explain in detail what you mean when you say that you kept Beethoven in mind when you were composing. Did you keep Beethoven in mind as a composer? Or do you mean that you kept Choral Symphony in mind?”
“It is both.”
“Excuse me? Does that mean that you were comparing Beethoven and yourself?”
“Comparisons aren’t done by the subjects, but by an objective third person. I’m sure someone will compare us when the performance starts and the song is revealed.”
As soon as Jun Hyuk responded, Tara clenched her fists. It is a great response.
“Then I’ll ask again. What do you think when you compare your music to Beethoven’s? From the perspective of an objective musician.”
The question is asking him what he thinks of his song in comparison to Beethoven’s, not asking him to compare himself to Beethoven the person. It is asking him to compare the songs as a composer, but it is also asking about his ability as a composer. They used different words, but all of the reporters wanted to hear the same answer.
“Hm… The piano sonata can’t follow Beethoven and the orchestral song is within a range to catch up.”
Tara collapsed to the ground before she could even feel the strength relax from her clenched fists.
The room fell into a mess when the cameras flashed like fireworks and the reporters started asking questions without a thought to others. A few music reporters cursed and left the conference room.
The committee chairman on stage was trying his best to abate the confusion, while Maestro Pierre Boulez was looking at Jun Hyuk in shock.
Jun Hyuk’s response meant that he is plenty capable of creating a song like Beethoven’s.
This press conference is being aired live on a cable channel and on the internet. This is the moment where Jun Hyuk turned lovers of classical music all over the world into his enemies.
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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