Beethoven's famous deeds include going his own way, happily forgetting to eat, making it impossible for his opponents to plagiarize, making progress every day, and the symphony of destiny.
1. Go his own way
Because Beethoven did not want to be a favorite in the living room, he would rather be in his own residence, able to come in and out, get up, dress and eat as he pleased. thing. He likes to mess around with trivial matters in the room according to his own interests. Once, he even cut off a piece of the window for air circulation and views.
He always had troubles with his landlords and kept moving. Whenever he was at a creative climax, he would pour basin after basin of water over his head to cool it down, until the water soaked into the rooms below. Sometimes he moved so frequently that he would not bother putting the legs up on the piano and would just sit on the floor and play it.
Since he must sign a lease specifying the lease term every time he rents an apartment, he often pays rent for four apartments at the same time. This is exactly why he doesn’t have much savings!
2. He was so happy that he forgot to eat.
Beethoven was so happy that he forgot to eat during the day. He went to a restaurant to eat. After ordering, he suddenly had an inspiration, so he picked up the recipe on the table and composed music on the back of it. After a while, he was completely immersed in the beautiful melody. The waiter saw his concentration and couldn't help but cheer him on.
About an hour later, the waiter finally came to Beethoven: "Sir, will the food be served?" Beethoven did not hide his surprise. He replied without hesitation: "Of course! I still have it." I haven’t eaten yet!” The waiter was also happy for him and he quickly paid the bill. This experience made Beethoven feel great satisfaction and joy.
3. Make it impossible for opponents to plagiarize
Beethoven made friends with the Brauning family in Bonn when he was 18 years old. Their daughter Eleonore and son Ronald Lenz studied piano in Vienna. Beethoven did not exchange letters with Eleonore after leaving Bonn, and it was not until two years later that he broke off diplomatic relations with the Braunings. During this time, Beethoven had no chance to write his own works.
Until 1793, he wrote to Albert Strauning, saying, I found a very good friend who wrote a piece of music. When I wrote it back, I found it was a mistake. of. This letter makes us understand that Beethoven was a pianist in Vienna and his friend was a famous pianist.
4. Daily progress
In his later years, Beethoven was inspired by hearing a friend play "Thirty-two Variations in C minor" and he began Consider the power of music and creative inspiration. He used this as motivation to write many famous works, such as "Symphony of Destiny", "Symphony No. 9" and "Moonlight Sonata", which are still well-known today.
5. Symphony of Destiny
Beethoven's "Symphony of Destiny" shows his fighting spirit and tenacious resistance to fate. The four notes of the work are strong and heavy, like the sound of fate knocking on the door. Beethoven said in the letter, "I want to block the throat of fate, and it will never completely overwhelm me!", expressing his indomitable and never giving up will. The fighting spirit and tenacious fight against fate in this piece make it a classic.