목소리가 정말 좋네요 💕 조성진 피아니스트가 말 많이하는 인터뷰 영상들만 모아서 비공 재생목록만들고 매일 틀어놓고 있어요 헤헷 마음이 안정되고 기분이 잔잔해져서 많이 도움받고있습니다. 조성진 피아니스트의 연주는 뭐 말할것도 없이 천국이지만 저는 그의 목소리와 그 하는 말 속에 담긴 생각들이 정말 좋아요.😄👍🏼
너는... 한국인이라서 자랑스럽다라는 말은 부족하다 이미 너는 세계인이구 어떻게 그렇게 차분하고 침착한거니... 인터뷰발음이 살짝 꼬이는것이 이젠 완전 세계인이 되었구나 ㅠ.ㅠ 더많은 능력을 널리널리 모두에게 전해주고 후세 후세에도 너의 이름을부르고 최고의 연주가 음악인이라고 칭하는 그런 이름을 남기길 바라...
펌 너무 잘 어울려요!!!!! 1:39 "넿ㅎㅎㅎ" 1:46 2차 "넿ㅎㅎㅎㅎ" 7:10 몸무게가 나가야할 것 같아서 9:05 베토벤 존경하는 작곡가 9:59 가리고 하시면 도움이 될 것 같아요 10:43 클래식의 대중화 12:53 제가 기성세대가 됐을때.. 후배들.. 15:40 혼자있는 것 16:15 두번째가 뭐였죠ㅎㅎㅎ
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***Here is the translation: Press Conference*** This video was published in Jan 2018 before Seong-Jin's tour in Korea, and it includes an interview and a press conference. Some of the questions they asked only show SJ's answers. [publisher has deleted all questions asked] A: When I play different composers like Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven, I change my posture accordingly. I don't mean to say my body posture, but my stance towards music, just like when I change into different clothes, creates entirely different sounds and musical interpretations. A: I think concentration is one of my strengths, so creating different moods for different composers is something I think I am good at, not that I like talking about my strengths-[Seong-Jin speaks in a shy tone]. A: I try not to listen to other's interpretations, other players' CDs before I learn a new piece these days because I want my interpretation to shine through in my music. A: When I practice the piano, sometimes I enjoy it, and other times, I don't, and of course, the same applies during or after my performances. When I am not satisfied with my performance, I feel difficult to take it, and when I have satisfactory performance, I feel good. I enjoy it when my practice goes smoothly or a new idea comes to mind. I have a rough time when my practice doesn't go smoothly, or I feel it's hard. A: I don't get stressed quickly. Hanging out and eating with good friends, resting, sleeping well all help ease my stress level. A: While traveling, I often head toward my hotel room alone, but I don't particularly feel lonely because, being the only child, I felt quite comfortable being alone. I do enjoy the time alone. I get more physically tired when I attend a reception after my concert, but I like eating good food with good people as much as I like being alone. So I am not too concerned. A: The best memory in terms of meeting people, um [SJ pauses]. . . Recently, after my concert with Berlin Phil, I went out to eat with the orchestra members. We went to eat together and had plenty of time to talk. It was a happy time. There was also a member that I knew personally. I enjoyed the tour. A: I have many historical figures and composers whom I want to invite over. Among composers, I would be happy to meet with Beethoven, Brahms, and of course, Chopin. I like conductor Carlos Kleiber and want to meet him. A: I attach great importance to the piano and acoustics. You can't change acoustics. For instance, if I play with a high tempo when there is too much resonation in the hall, then there are chances that all notes are not heard. I used fewer pedals at that time. You can change the piano. The piano technician's role is crucial. If I don't like the piano, I address my request and have a long talk with the piano technician. I watch while they are tuning the piano and communicate with them by addressing my ideas, my thoughts of what I want. A: Nowadays, it is challenging to determine whether one is a modern composer. Some say Messiah is a modern composer and others say he is not. Some say Bartok is, and others say he is not. Compared to the Classic or the Romantic era, the characteristics of modern composers tend to fade away because the characteristics change dramatically depending on each composer. For instance, Righetti used folk music or rhythmical technique a lot. Messian expressed bird sounds or included a lot of religious music. So I think one's approach should differ according to each composer. What I want to try is . . . I don't consider Bartok as a modern composer. Bartok is one of my favorite composers, and I want to play his concertos. A: I started studying in Paris in 2012. The most helpful subject for me was music analysis. My way of interpreting music changed through that. I hadn't had a chance to learn it systematically in my earlier school years. I learned a lot, and among all the classes that I took in Paris, that class left a big impression on me. A: I don't necessarily have a fear. I see what is approaching when I reach my thirties or forties. It hasn't been long since I won the Chopin Competition, and I am still a young pianist [23 years old]. Also, I am booked up to the end of 2020, so I don't have many worries at this time. When I reach my thirties, many younger players will emerge, and I will be placed in an odd age group where I am no longer considered a young pianist or among the greats. Little by little, I've started envisioning and preparing what to do when the time comes. A: As I had mentioned earlier, the word I dislike the most is "prejudice." There is a certain perception people have on their minds when it comes to Beethoven. That perception could be right or wrong. Beethoven's early works and his later works are entirely different. His early works exhibit classical characteristics influenced by Haydn. His later works like Sonata No. 30 that I will be playing make you doubt that the same composer wrote it. It was written in a very different style. Therefore I think you should adjust your playing style accordingly. You don't want to play it in uniform at all times just because it's Beethoven's works. I think there is Beethoven who fights against his fate, but also Beethoven who accepts his fate (in his music). A: I mostly listen to classical music. Nevertheless, I think Korean pop singers are excellent, and also there is a lot of good pop music. I like Kwang-Suk Kim and, once in a while, listen to his songs. I didn't realize it, but I guess it's my habit to look up at the sky.
Many, many thanks, kpluv music! I finally located your two pages of translation and enjoyed the interview very much indeed. After attempting to understand a few of the automated translations, it is so satisfying to read your excellent translation. Much appreciated! : D
Thank you, kpluv music for the your painstaking translation. I'm sure all of us who are illiterate in the Korean language are most grateful to you as it means a lot to us to be in the know also!
***Here is the translation: INTERVIEW part*** This video was published in Jan 2018 before Seong-Jin's tour in Korea, and it includes an interview and a press conference. Some of the questions they asked only show SJ's answers. A: I will continue to strive to play better (shyly). Q: We often talk about how our time simply flows by us, but your time doesn't seem to do that, and you have already left noticeable footsteps. Speaking of your music career, you performed with the Berlin Phil and performed in Vienna's Wiener Konzerthaus last year. There has been remarkable development. What was the most memorable event in the past year for you? A: Um, I had a little over 100 concerts last year. Many of them were memorable, but if I had to pick one, performing with the Berlin Phil was the most memorable because I had my heart set on achieving that since I was a child. I was also delighted that I could perform in Korean with the Berlin Phil. Q: Do you feel your career was boosted a little by performing with the Berlin Phil? A: Yes. I feel that my career took a step forward, and I also gained a bit more confidence. Q: In an interview with the magazine "Club Balcony" published by Credia in January, I remember you said you were finally acknowledging yourself as a pianist. A: Yes. Q: [toward the audience] In the past, he has been shy to call himself a pianist. A: Yes. [shyly] Q: He is still hesitant. The audience here today is fortunate. Approximately 400 fans have been invited here, breaking through the tough competition. A: Um, this is my first tour across Korea. I have performed at the Seoul Art Center multiple times before, but this is my recital debut there, and I am very excited. I feel honored to perform with Kyung-Wha Chung, whom I admire, in September; I will collaborate once a month in November and December. I will play Beethoven's concerto with the Santa Cecilia Orchestra led by Maestro (Sir Antonio) Pappano in November and Mozart's concerto in December to celebrate Deutsche Grammophon's 120th birth anniversary. Q: Do you wish to communicate with your audience in a certain way during this tour? A: I didn't have the chance to perform a lot in Korea immediately following the Chopin Competition due to my schedule and other conditions. I am glad that I can perform more in Korea than I have been in the past. At the same time, I am most nervous when performing in Korea. I was born here and am more used to the setting- which makes me more anxious. Q: There have been some significant changes in your life recently; you moved out of Paris and are now based in Berlin, is that correct? A: Yes, I relocated in August. Q: A lot of fans here said they wished to hear about your life in Berlin. What is it like to live in Berlin? A: Because I travel a lot and just moved in August, I've only been in Berlin for just over a month. So far I like it a lot. I feel comfortable living there, and there are also many musicians there. Except for early sunsets and the unfavorable weather, I like everything else about living in Berlin. Q: Were there any specific reasons or triggers for your decision? A: Many young musicians nowadays want to move to Berlin, and many are already living there. It's like a trend. I thought about the reason and subsequently visited Berlin; I happened to be on a promotional trip to Berlin a couple of years ago in 2016. I was able to tour Berlin during my free time for a few days. For me, Paris is a better place to travel, but I feel more eased to live in Berlin in a way; it is an excellent city for musicians to live in. Great concerts are held there, and many outstanding orchestras are based in the city. Q: Next question from a fan . . . When you resided in Paris, you stated you were visiting many art museums daily like Musée d'Orsay and acquiring inspiration. [question cut off]. A: When I lived in Paris, I visited museums a lot, but it was only before I won the Chopin Competition. Now that I travel a lot, I try to stay home as much as possible when I am in Berlin. At home, I rest, practice the piano, and meet my friends. I live an ordinary daily life. Q: You say it is an average life, but it does not sound average to us at all. [question cut off]. A: I try to practice the piano for 4 hours. I realized it was hard to practice more. Q: You mean 4 hours daily? A: It is hard to practice more because my shoulder and hands start to hurt. So I practice for 4 hours or less and take a break after that. Q: How do you . . .[question cut off.] A: I love Brahms, and yet I haven't played him a lot. I specifically said "in my thirties" because I want to study more and master it to my comfort zone. When I was little, I was on a chubbier side, and I believe there is a relationship between the player's body weight and the sounds they produce. I will need to gain more weight to play Brahms, and I predict I will weigh more in my thirties. [reporter and audience laugh] Q: What kind of food did you say you liked? A: I like any food. I like it all. In Germany, nowadays, I drink a lot of beer. Q: [Toward the audience] You folks can take note of that as a gift idea. [laughs]. The next question by a fan was, what do you attach great importance to? [question cut off] A: It is hard for me to define "living a good life." Nonetheless, I think your personality and your music correspond, and it is something you are born with and not something you have control over. Q: You are the first Korean who's won the Chopin Competition and [question cut off] A: I wish to be remembered with Seong-Jin's Cho's music in the long run and not as the winner of the Chopin competition. Even before the competition, I played a lot of different repertoires, and I am currently studying more to add new ones. I will be living my life as a pianist for many years to come, and it would be a great shame if I only played Chopin's music. There is tons of great music out there. There are no reasons other than that. Q: Starting from Jan 7th . . . [question cut off] A: Beethoven is a composer that I admire; I often find unpredictable harmonies and musical ideas in his compositions. I admire him a great deal because he makes me wonder how he could conceive such creative ideas. I have wanted to play his works for a long time, and I thought I would start by putting him in the program. I've included Debussy in the program because I recorded him last year, studied him a lot in Paris with my teacher, Michel Beroff, and thought Debussy would go well with Chopin. Q: [question cut off] A: It's okay to cough, but it would be helpful if you cover your mouth. [laughs] Q: Lastly, [question cut off] remains the same? A: Yes, I said that last year and my answer remains the same since it wasn't long ago [reporter laughs]. I feel humbled to those who make a lot of effort to popularize classical music. Having said that, in my opinion, I hope to see many more people getting into classical music. Q: You are saying you would like to see many more people getting into classical music? Why do you think it is risky to popularize classical music? A: It is hard to put my thoughts into words for it. I may sound too conservative; I think popularizing classical music may cause it to lose its essence. It might not be the case, but I think the possibility still exists. For that reason, I am not doing anything towards popularizing it. Please note it is only my opinion, and I do respect different opinions. Q: That's understandable . . . [questiion cut off] A: I spent New Year's Eve in Berlin with my family. When we were saying a wish at midnight for the New Year, I realized I didn't have any wishes. So rather than having a resolution for the year, I wish to stay healthy and perform well for a long time. I have also set a long-term goal to break prejudice. While I was performing abroad, I've never experienced racism. However, I realized there was still prejudice against Asian performers. Thanks to our teacher's generation who have pioneered well, I don't have too much difficulty performing abroad, but there is still ongoing prejudice on how Asian performers play. When I become a part of the older generation, my long-term goal is to make it possible for the younger generations to perform freely without feeling any prejudice against them. Q: You are already ahead of the game and planning for the younger generations. [reporter and audience laugh, Seong-Jin was 23 years old at that time of this interview] A: Maybe, I am jumping ahead. [laugh] Q: This will wrap up our interview with Seong-Jin.
kpluv music: Thank you for your excellent translation yet again. I just love to know his thoughts on various subjects though it is perceivable he is a most private person. Whatever, I just hope and pray he continues to have a successful and happy life and career.
I've put up the translation in two separate comments PAGE 1 and PAGE 2 above; I happened to pass by and saw your comment here. If you need any other videos or articles about Seong-Jin translated, please directly comment under me as well. I can't guarantee instant translations but I will do my best. Some videos already have the translations but you just don't see them because they've moved to the bottom of the comment sections as people post more comments :D You might find these articles interesting if you haven't read them yet: www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/23/korean-wunderkind-pianist-ready-to-dazzle-in-san-jose/ wherecherriesripen.blogspot.com/2019/10/interview-seong-jin-cho-its-important.html www.primoartists.com/news/in-conversation-with-seong-jin-cho
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가만 냅두는게 젤좋을듯 천재는 자꾸 건드리면 안좋습니다 혼자있고싶을텐데 자꾸불러내서 말시키는거 안좋을듯 보고듣는우리는좋지만👍👍👍😊
ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 이 댓글 왠지 웃겨. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ다정한데 단호해서 웃긴 댓글
왜 성진군 군 하지? 나이가 어리다고 그러는건가 그래도 프로연주가인데 조성진님이나 조성진씨라고 해야지
조성진님~~
이라고 불러야 합니다.
그 사람에 맞는 호칭을 하는 것이 바람직합니다.
김호정 기자님 꽤 성진님을 어릴때부터 봐와서 그냥 친한 마음에 장난이 나온것 같은데 그냥 이해합시당..
@@DoyeongKwon 인터뷰 하시는 분은 김호정 기자가 아니신 듯이요.
김호정 기자님 아니에요.
군 ? 제자에게나 붙이는 호칭입니다 ㆍ 아나운서의 제자인가?
젊은 나이인데 참으로 생각이 깊고, 말씀도 가식없이 진지하게 하시는군요. 대화에서도 조성진님의 깊이있는 연주가 느껴집니다.
아이돌 이라니ㅋㅋ 전설이겠지 대한민국 top3 아웃풋 이라해도 과언이 아닌데
정명훈 & 조성진 & BTS?
@형님 그럼 한명은 또 누구에요?
아이돌이라는 말은 너무 품격이 없다!!
@@park7410 아이돌들도 조성진님의 노력 만큼 안했을까요. 타인의 수고로움은 우열이 없지 않을까요.
클래식계의 아이돌 나도 이런표현 싫음. 조성진도 안 좋아함.
말 많이 안시켰으면 좋겠다. 힘들어 보여.
큰 사람인 만큼 원하시는 선입견을 깨는 일 꼭 이루시길 응원합니다.
목소리..순수 솔직담백...겸손
그속에서 확고한 가치관
참한청년 이시네요
피아노도 연주도 대단하지만~
교양도 풍부하시고 인성이 되셨네요 !
어쩌면 부모님이 저렇게 잘키우셨죠
부모님이 훌륭하시니까 ~ 타고나신거겠지요
변함없이 귀여워,,
여러 의견을 존중하면서 본인의 소신을 지키는 모습 정말 멋있어요... 차분함 속에 유머도 겸비하신 것 같고 매력이 흘러넘쳐요ㅠㅠㅠ 너무 좋아요
정말 멋있는 사람. 진중한 모습도 멋있고 자신한테 온전히 집중하는 모습과 낮은 목소리까지 너무나 멋있네요 신사같아요 진짜ㅠㅜ 사기캐
목소리가 정말 좋네요 💕
조성진 피아니스트가 말 많이하는 인터뷰 영상들만 모아서
비공 재생목록만들고 매일 틀어놓고 있어요 헤헷
마음이 안정되고 기분이 잔잔해져서 많이 도움받고있습니다.
조성진 피아니스트의 연주는 뭐 말할것도 없이 천국이지만
저는 그의 목소리와 그 하는 말 속에 담긴 생각들이 정말 좋아요.😄👍🏼
White rose Black rose 공개로 해주세요 좋은거 같이 들어요😭❣️
그건 어떻게 만드는건가요?
와.. 저도 그런 마음인데..
편집 해 만들 재주가 없어 2024년 또 들으러 찾아 왔어요.
부러워요~
Pianist 로 살라고 하늘의 talent를 주어 하늘이 보내신 천재! 마음껏 하고싶은 음악하면서 아름다운 삶을 살기를 바랍니다. 오래 오래 그 만의 음악 세계를 들려주고 보여주기를 바라는 맘 간절합니다. 항상 그가 표현하는 음악이 넘넘넘 좋습니다. 공감!
한국의 대표 작은거장 조성진
순수하고 맑고 겸손하시며
연주할때의 카리스마 넘 멋져요~👍
아름답고 눈부신 조성진
진중하고 겸손한 조성진님은 목소리도 좋고 소신있게, 오해 안남게 말도 잘함.
너무 좋다 ... 멋잇다 사람이
조성진 피아니스트 아름답다.
순수하니까 사랑스럽다.
조성진군 화이팅!!!!!!!
앨범사서 연주매일 듣고있어요.
죽기전에 성진님 연주회 가고싶습니다.
존경하고 사랑합니다
너는... 한국인이라서 자랑스럽다라는 말은 부족하다 이미 너는 세계인이구
어떻게 그렇게 차분하고 침착한거니...
인터뷰발음이 살짝 꼬이는것이 이젠 완전 세계인이 되었구나 ㅠ.ㅠ
더많은 능력을 널리널리 모두에게 전해주고 후세 후세에도 너의 이름을부르고 최고의 연주가 음악인이라고 칭하는 그런 이름을 남기길 바라...
아름다운 청년이시네요..
멋있다....연주모습 아직 안봐도 생각하는 것만 봐도 이미 멋있는 사람
늘 미래를 생각하며 꿈꾸며 성실하게 살아가는 청년 조성진님의 장래가 보장된 것임에 틀림없습니다.
아 기여워요~~~~~~~ 수줍게 웃으며 또 동시에 진중하게 말하능거 너무 좋네요!!!!♡
정말 멋있는 분이네요 조성진씨~
작은 거장이란 말이 너무 잘 어울립니다.
말 하기 전 생각을 한번 더 하고 말을 내뱉으려는 모습!
자기만의 속도를 유지하려는 고집있는 성격
안이뻐 할 수 가 없네요ㅜ
참 자랑스럽고 믿음직스럽다
당신의 열정과 능력, 보여지는 느낌, 성품 감동적이며 존경스럽네요 앞으로의 활동도 응원합니다!! 그리고 아름다운 연주 감사해요~
사색을 많이하는 철학자의 위풍과 깊이가 느껴지네요. 성진님의 호흡까지도 귀하다는 생각을 합니다.
표현이 참 아름답네요
16:09 아 미치게 귀엽다....
아ㅏ 목소리도 너무 좋다 귀엽고 멋있고 진짜 쩔어요ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ♡
Oh, we really need subtitles to enjoy this!
귀여워
아나운서분 정말 예의가 없으시네요. 프로 음악인에게 단지 나이가 어리다는 이유로 군이란 호칭을 붙이다니...실망입니다.
군 이런 호칭은 정말, 이상해요 ㆍ 피아니스트 조성진 씨
입니다 ㆍ
선입견에 대한 생각들 ᆢ
참 공감이되는군요 좋은 얘기 들려줘서 잘들었어요 감사합니다
왕자님..♡
헐...목소리 진짜 낮아지셧다..!
뭔가 더 신사적인 느낌이야..😊
6:32 브람스.........메..모
브람스를 좋아하세요...좋아하ㅅ요..좋아해요 성진님
와 이게 일년전인데 일년전의 나 조성진 안파고 머햇냐 전국투어라니ㅠ 존버하면 또 해주시겠지.....
근데 자꾸 볼때마다 우리 교수님 넘 닮아서 교수님 생각나구 넘 좋다
이 댓글 난줄 ㅋㅋㅋ
다음번에는 꼭 연주 보러가게 해주세요.. 기도하면서 자야지😌
아이 정말 흐뭇하고 막 그른다아~~~?~?~?~? 미소가 자꾸 번지게 한다 막~~~?~?~?~?
펌 너무 잘 어울려요!!!!!
1:39 "넿ㅎㅎㅎ"
1:46 2차 "넿ㅎㅎㅎㅎ"
7:10 몸무게가 나가야할 것 같아서
9:05 베토벤 존경하는 작곡가
9:59 가리고 하시면 도움이 될 것 같아요
10:43 클래식의 대중화
12:53 제가 기성세대가 됐을때.. 후배들..
15:40 혼자있는 것
16:15 두번째가 뭐였죠ㅎㅎㅎ
성진군이 뭡니까? 청소년입니까? 그리고 왜 진행이 자꾸웃고 사람곤란하게 만드는 마무리인지.듣는동안 곤란곤란하네요.
조성진 님
질문자의 "성진 군" "아이돌" 표현이 걸맞지 않네요. 진중한 답변에 대한 웃음도 거슬리네요. 질문보다 답변 수준이 높아요.
아 ...진짜 귀엽다 .., ..,.
귀엽게 생긴
커여운쓰엉진
1초에서 5초까지 성진이 왜케 웃으면서 말하져? 앞 상황을 모르니 궁금ㅎㅎ
🌹
우왕 조성진씨가 이렇게 말 많이 하는거 처음 봄. 말 하는거보다 연주하는게 쉽다고할듯
뷰티플 조성진
♡
조성진씨가 아이돌 이런말 싫다고 하던데...질문하는 아줌마한테 아나운서계의 아줌마라고 하면 좋을라나?
진짜 이런인터뷰는 웬만하면 안하는게 연주자에게좋을듯
중간에 질문이 생략된 게 좀 아쉽네요..ㅜ
NO beer. No alcohol. go to gym routinely.
U are right - good food and good sleep, are must everyday.
go up limitlessly. rich and comfortable life will wait for u.
아직 20대중반이라 그런가 아가야같다
성진 군?
조성진 인터뷰는 항상 인터뷰어들이 무례하게 느껴짐. 다들 본인 동생인가. 왜케 다들 예의가 없게 느껴지죠. 그래서 인터뷰들 안보게됨.
어렸을때부터 아시던 분들이라 그런것 같아요
아마 친근함을 들어낸 거 같아요. 거슬리지는 않는 듯이요. ❤❤
이제 샤이 성진은 없다 광주 첫공 마스크👍
하.. 코로나... ㅠㅠ
질문 좀 제대로 넣어주시면 좋았을텐데
아이돌이라고 하는 거 별로네요
***Here is the translation: Press Conference***
This video was published in Jan 2018 before Seong-Jin's tour in Korea, and it includes an interview and a press conference. Some of the questions they asked only show SJ's answers.
[publisher has deleted all questions asked]
A: When I play different composers like Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven, I change my posture accordingly. I don't mean to say my body posture, but my stance towards music, just like when I change into different clothes, creates entirely different sounds and musical interpretations.
A: I think concentration is one of my strengths, so creating different moods for different composers is something I think I am good at, not that I like talking about my strengths-[Seong-Jin speaks in a shy tone].
A: I try not to listen to other's interpretations, other players' CDs before I learn a new piece these days because I want my interpretation to shine through in my music.
A: When I practice the piano, sometimes I enjoy it, and other times, I don't, and of course, the same applies during or after my performances. When I am not satisfied with my performance, I feel difficult to take it, and when I have satisfactory performance, I feel good. I enjoy it when my practice goes smoothly or a new idea comes to mind. I have a rough time when my practice doesn't go smoothly, or I feel it's hard.
A: I don't get stressed quickly. Hanging out and eating with good friends, resting, sleeping well all help ease my stress level.
A: While traveling, I often head toward my hotel room alone, but I don't particularly feel lonely because, being the only child, I felt quite comfortable being alone. I do enjoy the time alone. I get more physically tired when I attend a reception after my concert, but I like eating good food with good people as much as I like being alone. So I am not too concerned.
A: The best memory in terms of meeting people, um [SJ pauses]. . . Recently, after my concert with Berlin Phil, I went out to eat with the orchestra members. We went to eat together and had plenty of time to talk. It was a happy time. There was also a member that I knew personally. I enjoyed the tour.
A: I have many historical figures and composers whom I want to invite over. Among composers, I would be happy to meet with Beethoven, Brahms, and of course, Chopin. I like conductor Carlos Kleiber and want to meet him.
A: I attach great importance to the piano and acoustics. You can't change acoustics. For instance, if I play with a high tempo when there is too much resonation in the hall, then there are chances that all notes are not heard. I used fewer pedals at that time. You can change the piano. The piano technician's role is crucial. If I don't like the piano, I address my request and have a long talk with the piano technician. I watch while they are tuning the piano and communicate with them by addressing my ideas, my thoughts of what I want.
A: Nowadays, it is challenging to determine whether one is a modern composer. Some say Messiah is a modern composer and others say he is not. Some say Bartok is, and others say he is not. Compared to the Classic or the Romantic era, the characteristics of modern composers tend to fade away because the characteristics change dramatically depending on each composer. For instance, Righetti used folk music or rhythmical technique a lot. Messian expressed bird sounds or included a lot of religious music. So I think one's approach should differ according to each composer. What I want to try is . . . I don't consider Bartok as a modern composer. Bartok is one of my favorite composers, and I want to play his concertos.
A: I started studying in Paris in 2012. The most helpful subject for me was music analysis. My way of interpreting music changed through that. I hadn't had a chance to learn it systematically in my earlier school years. I learned a lot, and among all the classes that I took in Paris, that class left a big impression on me.
A: I don't necessarily have a fear. I see what is approaching when I reach my thirties or forties. It hasn't been long since I won the Chopin Competition, and I am still a young pianist [23 years old]. Also, I am booked up to the end of 2020, so I don't have many worries at this time. When I reach my thirties, many younger players will emerge, and I will be placed in an odd age group where I am no longer considered a young pianist or among the greats. Little by little, I've started envisioning and preparing what to do when the time comes.
A: As I had mentioned earlier, the word I dislike the most is "prejudice." There is a certain perception people have on their minds when it comes to Beethoven. That perception could be right or wrong. Beethoven's early works and his later works are entirely different. His early works exhibit classical characteristics influenced by Haydn. His later works like Sonata No. 30 that I will be playing make you doubt that the same composer wrote it. It was written in a very different style. Therefore I think you should adjust your playing style accordingly. You don't want to play it in uniform at all times just because it's Beethoven's works. I think there is Beethoven who fights against his fate, but also Beethoven who accepts his fate (in his music).
A: I mostly listen to classical music. Nevertheless, I think Korean pop singers are excellent, and also there is a lot of good pop music. I like Kwang-Suk Kim and, once in a while, listen to his songs. I didn't realize it, but I guess it's my habit to look up at the sky.
Many, many thanks, kpluv music! I finally located your two pages of translation and enjoyed the interview very much indeed. After attempting to understand a few of the automated translations, it is so satisfying to read your excellent translation. Much appreciated! : D
I am glad you enjoyed the interview :D
Thank you so much for translating!
Thank you, kpluv music for the your painstaking translation. I'm sure all of us who are illiterate in the Korean language are most grateful to you as it means a lot to us to be in the know also!
오오~
아나운서 참 기본이 안돼있네......
***Here is the translation: INTERVIEW part***
This video was published in Jan 2018 before Seong-Jin's tour in Korea, and it includes an interview and a press conference. Some of the questions they asked only show SJ's answers.
A: I will continue to strive to play better (shyly).
Q: We often talk about how our time simply flows by us, but your time doesn't seem to do that, and you have already left noticeable footsteps. Speaking of your music career, you performed with the Berlin Phil and performed in Vienna's Wiener Konzerthaus last year. There has been remarkable development. What was the most memorable event in the past year for you?
A: Um, I had a little over 100 concerts last year. Many of them were memorable, but if I had to pick one, performing with the Berlin Phil was the most memorable because I had my heart set on achieving that since I was a child. I was also delighted that I could perform in Korean with the Berlin Phil.
Q: Do you feel your career was boosted a little by performing with the Berlin Phil?
A: Yes. I feel that my career took a step forward, and I also gained a bit more confidence.
Q: In an interview with the magazine "Club Balcony" published by Credia in January, I remember you said you were finally acknowledging yourself as a pianist.
A: Yes.
Q: [toward the audience] In the past, he has been shy to call himself a pianist.
A: Yes. [shyly]
Q: He is still hesitant. The audience here today is fortunate. Approximately 400 fans have been invited here, breaking through the tough competition.
A: Um, this is my first tour across Korea. I have performed at the Seoul Art Center multiple times before, but this is my recital debut there, and I am very excited. I feel honored to perform with Kyung-Wha Chung, whom I admire, in September; I will collaborate once a month in November and December. I will play Beethoven's concerto with the Santa Cecilia Orchestra led by Maestro (Sir Antonio) Pappano in November and Mozart's concerto in December to celebrate Deutsche Grammophon's 120th birth anniversary.
Q: Do you wish to communicate with your audience in a certain way during this tour?
A: I didn't have the chance to perform a lot in Korea immediately following the Chopin Competition due to my schedule and other conditions. I am glad that I can perform more in Korea than I have been in the past. At the same time, I am most nervous when performing in Korea. I was born here and am more used to the setting- which makes me more anxious.
Q: There have been some significant changes in your life recently; you moved out of Paris and are now based in Berlin, is that correct?
A: Yes, I relocated in August.
Q: A lot of fans here said they wished to hear about your life in Berlin. What is it like to live in Berlin?
A: Because I travel a lot and just moved in August, I've only been in Berlin for just over a month. So far I like it a lot. I feel comfortable living there, and there are also many musicians there. Except for early sunsets and the unfavorable weather, I like everything else about living in Berlin.
Q: Were there any specific reasons or triggers for your decision?
A: Many young musicians nowadays want to move to Berlin, and many are already living there. It's like a trend. I thought about the reason and subsequently visited Berlin; I happened to be on a promotional trip to Berlin a couple of years ago in 2016. I was able to tour Berlin during my free time for a few days. For me, Paris is a better place to travel, but I feel more eased to live in Berlin in a way; it is an excellent city for musicians to live in. Great concerts are held there, and many outstanding orchestras are based in the city.
Q: Next question from a fan . . . When you resided in Paris, you stated you were visiting many art museums daily like Musée d'Orsay and acquiring inspiration. [question cut off].
A: When I lived in Paris, I visited museums a lot, but it was only before I won the Chopin Competition. Now that I travel a lot, I try to stay home as much as possible when I am in Berlin. At home, I rest, practice the piano, and meet my friends. I live an ordinary daily life.
Q: You say it is an average life, but it does not sound average to us at all. [question cut off].
A: I try to practice the piano for 4 hours. I realized it was hard to practice more.
Q: You mean 4 hours daily?
A: It is hard to practice more because my shoulder and hands start to hurt. So I practice for 4 hours or less and take a break after that.
Q: How do you . . .[question cut off.]
A: I love Brahms, and yet I haven't played him a lot. I specifically said "in my thirties" because I want to study more and master it to my comfort zone. When I was little, I was on a chubbier side, and I believe there is a relationship between the player's body weight and the sounds they produce. I will need to gain more weight to play Brahms, and I predict I will weigh more in my thirties. [reporter and audience laugh]
Q: What kind of food did you say you liked?
A: I like any food. I like it all. In Germany, nowadays, I drink a lot of beer.
Q: [Toward the audience] You folks can take note of that as a gift idea. [laughs]. The next question by a fan was, what do you attach great importance to? [question cut off]
A: It is hard for me to define "living a good life." Nonetheless, I think your personality and your music correspond, and it is something you are born with and not something you have control over.
Q: You are the first Korean who's won the Chopin Competition and [question cut off]
A: I wish to be remembered with Seong-Jin's Cho's music in the long run and not as the winner of the Chopin competition. Even before the competition, I played a lot of different repertoires, and I am currently studying more to add new ones. I will be living my life as a pianist for many years to come, and it would be a great shame if I only played Chopin's music. There is tons of great music out there. There are no reasons other than that.
Q: Starting from Jan 7th . . . [question cut off]
A: Beethoven is a composer that I admire; I often find unpredictable harmonies and musical ideas in his compositions. I admire him a great deal because he makes me wonder how he could conceive such creative ideas. I have wanted to play his works for a long time, and I thought I would start by putting him in the program. I've included Debussy in the program because I recorded him last year, studied him a lot in Paris with my teacher, Michel Beroff, and thought Debussy would go well with Chopin.
Q: [question cut off]
A: It's okay to cough, but it would be helpful if you cover your mouth. [laughs]
Q: Lastly, [question cut off] remains the same?
A: Yes, I said that last year and my answer remains the same since it wasn't long ago [reporter laughs]. I feel humbled to those who make a lot of effort to popularize classical music. Having said that, in my opinion, I hope to see many more people getting into classical music.
Q: You are saying you would like to see many more people getting into classical music? Why do you think it is risky to popularize classical music?
A: It is hard to put my thoughts into words for it. I may sound too conservative; I think popularizing classical music may cause it to lose its essence. It might not be the case, but I think the possibility still exists. For that reason, I am not doing anything towards popularizing it. Please note it is only my opinion, and I do respect different opinions.
Q: That's understandable . . . [questiion cut off]
A: I spent New Year's Eve in Berlin with my family. When we were saying a wish at midnight for the New Year, I realized I didn't have any wishes. So rather than having a resolution for the year, I wish to stay healthy and perform well for a long time. I have also set a long-term goal to break prejudice. While I was performing abroad, I've never experienced racism. However, I realized there was still prejudice against Asian performers. Thanks to our teacher's generation who have pioneered well, I don't have too much difficulty performing abroad, but there is still ongoing prejudice on how Asian performers play. When I become a part of the older generation, my long-term goal is to make it possible for the younger generations to perform freely without feeling any prejudice against them.
Q: You are already ahead of the game and planning for the younger generations. [reporter and audience laugh, Seong-Jin was 23 years old at that time of this interview]
A: Maybe, I am jumping ahead. [laugh]
Q: This will wrap up our interview with Seong-Jin.
와~이렇게 긴 내용을...외국 팬분들이 너무 좋아하고 감사해하겠네요^^
thank you!
kpluv music: Thank you for your excellent translation yet again. I just love to know his thoughts on various subjects though it is perceivable he is a most private person. Whatever, I just hope and pray he continues to have a successful and happy life and career.
Hi Polly Tan, yes he is not only an extraordinary musician but also a beautiful person. I admire him so much.
@@kpluvmusic5876 I agree with you herewith absolutely.
English translation, please. This appears to be an interesting interview!
I've put up the translation in two separate comments PAGE 1 and PAGE 2 above; I happened to pass by and saw your comment here. If you need any other videos or articles about Seong-Jin translated, please directly comment under me as well. I can't guarantee instant translations but I will do my best. Some videos already have the translations but you just don't see them because they've moved to the bottom of the comment sections as people post more comments :D
You might find these articles interesting if you haven't read them yet:
www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/23/korean-wunderkind-pianist-ready-to-dazzle-in-san-jose/
wherecherriesripen.blogspot.com/2019/10/interview-seong-jin-cho-its-important.html
www.primoartists.com/news/in-conversation-with-seong-jin-cho
ruclips.net/video/72hSV_-PA2I/видео.html
This was the interview that was done a year before with the same lady.
kpluv music Million thanks for translating!!
@@pingfeng1111 My pleasure!
성진군? 아나운서 아줌씨미친나 무슨초등학생 얼라이름부르노
BTS 랑 비교가 되나?
13:20
와~재 피아노 잘치네^^
귀엽다 말하는거 하고 웃는거
살찐 박보검 드라마 찍으면~
갸갸 쟈 아니니?
한국말이 어색해진 느낌..
김광석 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
아
말을 시켜도 난리 안시켜도난리 뭐 어쩌잔거;;
중간중간에 왜 짤려있지..;