October 2009
Beginner
208 pages
3h 13m
English
“WHEN YOU EMPOWER PEOPLE, YOU’RE NOT INFLUENCING JUST THEM; YOU’RE INFLUENCING ALL THE PEOPLE THEY INFLUENCE.”
—JOHN MAXWELL, AUTHOR
Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is one of the most memorable and influential compositions in classical music. According to journalist Peter Gutmann, Beethoven struggled for more than a decade to develop the full potential of the symphony, constantly simplifying and tightening the work. His influence ultimately ushered in an important period in music known as the Romantic era in the early 1800s. Unable to conceive of the enormous impact he would have, Beethoven suffered from severe inner turmoil and a constant feeling of insignificance. But his artistic vision was irrepressible. ...