December 31st 1960
Happy surprise, my readers! I am conducting in public again!
I can proudly write about my career.
Currently, I am working as a music director for both Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera. During the last decade, concerts were held not only in Europe, but around the globe. I have been to United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Argentina, Cuba and many other countries.
I am quite demanding to my colleague musicians, so things get stressful at times, but I have been truly enjoying my career. Conducting different composers' musics with different groups of musicians, and traveling around the world are indeed priceless experiences.
Yes, part of reason why this was possible is my talent and passion, but also economic growth of West Germany and Austria.
Just twenty years ago, Europe, especially Germany was the most chaotic place in the world. Bombs were dropped and people lost their lives daily. Just fifteen years ago, Germany was an abyss. It was divided and torn apart.
Who knew in such a short time, it will be so prosperous again? As many people say, it is a miracle!
Increase in wage and decrease in unemployment are dramatic. Even workers are being invited from neighboring countries.
It not only affects workers and citizens, but musicians' and my own life.
We are not working to get just ration food and keep up with daily lives anymore. We can actually enjoy our lives. Thus, quality of performance is being improved much more. Also, it means more audience!
As I am facing new year, I am very hopeful and excited!
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