What we can learn from Beethoven

But Beethoven, the greatest musical giant of our European cultural heritage, appeals to others, for example to Alex, the violent gang leader in the novel and film “A Clockwork Orange”. The criminal adolescent’s passion is shared by millions of people all over the world, who rush to the concert halls to make this composer the safest box-office attraction of the classical-music business.

Before, in the 18th century, kings and dukes competed by employing larger and larger orchestras to glorify them. Artists had the task of serving the social system of hierarchy. The lower classes cultivated peasant songs and peasant dances, whereas aristocrats distinguished themselves by the fine taste that was the essence of the works of their court artists. Then came Beet­hoven with his new interest: the human soul.

This goal was certainly achieved: there is not a single note in Beethoven’s compositions that is not the best choice. His genius is beyond doubt. Having an intemperate character did not make immaculate, detailed work easy. He surely envied Mozart, whose music seemed effortless, as if dictated by a divine inspiration. Beethoven had no such luck. He struggled for every note. But the result is absolute perfection, coupled with an entirely new intensity.

His music will live on forever ?

250 years & he continues to give to us 🥰

Pooping?

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