That's German for what can be roughly translated as "Joy though source of light immortal," which is the first line of the vocal finale to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

Why do I post this, you ask?

BECAUSE TOMORROW IS BEETHOVEN DAY!!!!
 And that is incredibly exciting. It is the 185th anniversary of the premiere of his Ninth Symphony. So as you go about ( Read more... )

I had a total Beethoven moment today. It sometimes feels like he's looking out for me. Really! There are just these times when I need comfort or just to relax, and then boom, somehow, someway, Beethoven comes into the picture ( Read more... )

Let me tell you exactly how much of a "break" this was. First of all, I had a presentation to work on, two plays to read, a four page paper to write, and another five page paper to do. Oh, and a pharmacy exam that was more like a crash course in the Spanish Inquisition. I had to wake up at 4am to take that exam, because it was in Warwick, Rhode ( Read more... )

That's right kiddies, today is the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's fifth symphony!!!! So get out there and DUN DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNN your ass off!!!!! :D

Happy 238th birthday Beethoven!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 233rd birthday Jane Austen!!!!!!!!!!!!


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That's right! Tomorrow is Beethoven Day!!!!!!! (also: Jane Austen day <3)

So tomorrow break out your snarkiest attitudes and celebrate Beethoven style!!! :D


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