Alter Bridge - Down To My Last

Beethoven has not yet allowed himself to make his debut in the most important genres, such as a symphony or oratorio. This proud and ambitious young man built his career with enviable self-discipline. It was impossible to rush, it was impossible to do anything accidental. And it was impossible to deceive friends too much: you are a genius, everything is subject to you! He himself understood that - not all. After listening to Haydn’s last symphonies, Beethoven must have revised his previous views on orchestral writing, for they contained such tricks that no modern master had ever used. To compete in this field with Haydn could only be equal to him in skill. Therefore, the outline of the symphony remained in Beethoven’s sketches, waiting for the moment until the composer said to himself: now - it is possible.