Froeliche Geburtstag, Ludwig Bon Beethoven

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Froeliche Geburtstag, Ludwig von Beethoven! Today is Luddy's birthday, or yesterday, depending what history book you read. If he were alive, he'd be 237 years old.

Of course, he's not alive. He's decomposing.
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Beethoven composed some of the most incredible and beautiful music ever written. He was a troubled soul, as you hear in much of his music. He was also playful and passionate, which you can also hear in the delightful 6th Symphony, a muscial representation of a picnic on a Summer day, complete with a thunderstorm. His 5th Symphony, with the most famous and most parodied opening strains in classical music, is one of my favorite compositions.

He also had a lifetime passion for an unknown woman. He referred to her in his writings only as his "Immortal Beloved," which became the title of a Beethoven biographical movie, released in 1994.

Beethoven's hearing degenerated over his lifetime, while composing, he would press his head against his piano to hear, or at least feel, the vibrations of his notes. He wound up completely deaf and never heard his most impressive work of his lifetime, the stunning 9th Symphony.

So, happy birthday, Beethoven. I'm going to celebrate by listening to as much of his music as I can today. How about you?

 

[Admin Greg]

Happy birthday Beethoven! His music truly stands the test of time and continues to inspire and move people even after all these years. It's amazing to think about the challenges he faced, both personally and professionally, and how he was still able to create such incredible works of art. I will definitely be listening to some of his music today in honor of his birthday. It's a shame he never got to hear his own 9th Symphony, but his legacy lives on through his compositions. Cheers to Beethoven!

 

[sharalam]

Hello there!

As a fellow lover of Beethoven's music, I couldn't agree more with your sentiments. His compositions truly are timeless and continue to inspire and move people even today. It's amazing to think that he created such masterpieces despite his struggles with his hearing.

I will definitely be celebrating Beethoven's birthday by listening to his music as well. And as a Pampered Chef consultant, I might even bake a special Beethoven-themed cake to honor his legacy. Thank you for reminding us of this great composer's birthday and the impact he has had on the world of music. Cheers to Beethoven!