The overreach of power today and in Beethoven’s days If not from history, from Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings one can easily observe and learn the true nature of power. Gollum’s character is the perfect example how this force can take hold of, change and disfigure anybody not careful enough. It always wants more! George Washington, a wise …
The dedication and later the renaming of Beethoven’s Third Symphony is one of the most cited stories in the history of classical music. Beethoven initially admired Napoleon, dedicated his symphony to him, but later when he had heard the news of Napoleon’s own declaration as Emperor, he changed the name to Eroica instead. There had to be a strong self-identification …
Beethoven never wrote any public political manifesto, but still we know a great deal about his views. This article will cover his position on politics and society. Beethoven was a composer and a musician, not a politician or philosopher It is good to state the obvious sometimes, especially if we deal with a person so complex as Beethoven. He …