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The Truth Behind Beethoven’s Music as a Deaf Composer

Imagine how hard it would be if you lost your hearing sense. There would undoubtedly be a time when you wanted to give up on everything out of helplessness. But on the other hand, there’s Beethoven. Despite being deaf, he continued his passion for music. Who was Beethoven? Ludwig van Beethoven was an eminent German ...

Viena Abdon

Ludwig van Beethoven.

How Religious was Beethoven?

Ludwig van Beethoven lives in our hearts through his immortal musical creations. Still, to better know the musical genius, many have studied his life seeking answers to their questions. However, one question remains unanswered — to what extent was he inspired by religion and, in particular, Catholicism? A devoted Catholic or deist? The baptism records ...

Armin Auctor

Ludwig van Beethoven.

Life Lessons From Nature

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” — John Muir Ah, nature’s wisdom. It’s a balm for the spirit and an education for the soul. It has nurtured a wealth of poetry and literature, inspired some of the most treasured works of art, and moved musicians to create ...

Tatiana Denning

Buddha statue in a garden.

When Facing Adversity, if You Do Your Best, You Thrive

One way or another, at some time or another and at the worst possible time, adversity will show up at your door. Depending on the way you handle it, whether it is physical, spiritual, or emotional, adversity can be your friend or foe. Facing adversity can make you or break you. “If a man is ...

Tatiana Denning

A plant growing amoung rocks.

5 Piano Players Who Influenced the World

Invented sometime around 1700, the piano quickly became one of the most popular instruments in the world. During the last few hundred years, several masters have also emerged, enthralling people with their mastery of the piano. 5 legendary piano players. 1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Arguably the single most influential pianist in history, Mozart was ...

Nspirement Staff

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The Duet: Music and Mathematics

Many people have observed that some sort of connection exists between music and mathematics. A harmonious musical piece can even be said to be something equivalent to a perfect mathematical construct. Compositions created by Beethoven also show a strong mathematical undercurrent. Some even believe that it might be his instinctive grasp of math that may ...

Jessica Kneipp

Ludwig van Beethoven.

Predestined Relationship: Interesting Arrangement for a New Era

Do you believe in a predestined relationship? In the East, a predestined relationship is called “yuan fen.” It is the idea that all the events people encounter during their lives were prearranged. In the West, there is a similar concept known as “fate.” Some believe that all the good things we have today were systematically arranged ...

Armin Auctor