Beethoven Will Live On.

Goldfinch60



Up the stairs we climbed,

My brother and I,

We went through a doorway

And there below me,

And above me, was a wondrous sight,

The glory of the Albert Hall.

Seats all around,

Filling slowly until most were full,

Awaiting the glory of Ludwig’s music.

As I looked at this multi assembled throng

A pleasing thought came to me,

There were so many young people,

Young people coming to hear the music

First heard two hundred years ago.

The concert was wonderful,

Took me into the world

Where Beethoven lived,

And beyond.

Into a world of euphoria

Where all was glorious.

As I left the Hall

I walked through Hyde Park

Towards my station,

The thought that stuck with me

Was the joy of seeing so many young people

Enjoying great music,

And treating it with the reverence

It duly deserves.

Beethoven will live on,

As these young people

Will still be listening to it

After I am gone.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 24th, 2025 01:00
  • Comment from author about the poem: My brother and I went to a Beethoven Concert at the Albert Hall, it was so good to see young people there.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • orchidee

    Yes, 'proper' music, not garbage!

    • Goldfinch60

      Very true Orchi, thank you.

      Andy

    • Poetic Licence

      Anything that's that good will always live on, enjoyed the read

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Tobani for your fine comment,

        Andy

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome

        • arqios

          Indeed he will, he survived Mozart a nd he will survive us- symbiotically as well🙏🏻🕊️

          • Goldfinch60

            As will Mozart survive us as well arqios, thank you for your comment.

            Andy

            • arqios

              So true, his work and acclaim shall outlive us! How crazy is that🕊️🙏🏻

            • sorenbarrett

              A lovely poem about a lovely experience. Love Beethoven especially his sixth and ninth symphonies and his violin and piano concertos

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you for your kind words soren, I too like Beethoven and many other composers, music has been with me all my long life.

                Andy

              • David Wakeling

                I am so envious.I have always loved Beethoven music especially the Ninth Symphony. It sounds like the trip of a life time. Great tribute poem here mi amigo

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you for your kind words David, much appfeciated.

                  Andy

                • John Prophet

                  Always loved his music. Nice work Andy.
                  John

                  • Goldfinch60

                    As do I John, thank you.

                    Andy

                  • Jerry Reynolds

                    Thanks for sharing, Andy. That was nice.

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Much appreciated Jerry.

                      Andy

                    • Teddy.15

                      So I know we have discussed this before, but I have been very lucky in my life to be able to say I have sung at the Royal Albert Hall.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Joyce, my wife who passed just over five years ago, also sang at the Royal Albert Hall.

                        Andy



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