A First-rate German Music Virtuoso

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist who is well-known as one of history's unsurpassed composers. He was also the prime figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western usual music. This exceptional musician and composer has inspired many budding composers and musicians and at the same time, nevertheless, there are still who felt intimidated with his achievements.

This virtuoso was born in Bonn, Germany but he moved to Vienna, Austria during his early twenties, and in the end settled there. A very unhappy thing happened on him during his late twenties when he begun to lose his hearing, nevertheless he continued to make excellent masterpieces throughout his life in the face of this problem. Unknown to many, he is one of the first author who worked as a freelancer, who fixed subscription concerts and sell his compositions to publishers. He also gained financial boost from a number of rich patrons instead of employed permanently by the Church or by an aristocratic court.

Fittingly, Beethoven was influenced by the standards of the Enlightenment and by the growing Romanticism in Europe. Firstly, he dedicated his third symphony, the Eroica to Napoleon in the belief that the general would sustain the democratic and republican standards of the French Revolution. But in 1804, he removed the title page where he had written a keenness to Napoleon, as Napoleon's imperial ambitions became clear-cut.

Appalling Accomplishment) in World Cup

German Football National Team sucked when it failed to Italy last month during the highly-anticipated semifinal contest of the recently-concluded World Cup. They do not have any rationalization at all to let down because they have everything to win that game. Since the tournament was held in their own soil, they should have taken advantage of the situation and captured the most indescribable and most important sporting event in the world. Just imagine how appalling the crowd felt when their own team went on to lose this once in every four years tournament.

Aside from the crowd support, the players' families are all there to cheer for them, so why did they lose the contest against Italy which is not so deep as compared to them? I can't think of any justifiable vindication they lost that very important contest. Is it the case of Italy being a better and more valuable team; or it is the case of overconfidence; or is it shocking karma because of their hostile treatment to rival team England who eventually lost to Portugal? Whatever the vindication behind this unfortunate loss, the German National team should think that they're not the best team in the world and they should think of ways how to bounce back from this appalling performance.

Today's Unsurpassed European Shooter is a German

Do you know that the player called as the unsurpassed European player in the NBA is Dirk Nowitzki, who hails from Germany? Dirk, who is prominent for his three-point shooting and rebounding competence came from a family of sportsmen, his father being a former handball player and his mother a former member of the Germany women national team. No wonder, Dirk is one of today's most prominent baller in the world despite tough competition from other first-rate players. Just this season, Dirk and the Mavericks won the sweet NBA Western Conference title after defeating two challengers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns.

Yet, what I totally admire about this man is his impeccable and intense love for Germany and great support for his former team, the German national squad. In the 2005 European Championship, Dirk led his teammates to a second-place finish while winning the elusive MVP catch. Yet, he's tired playing for his NBA team, the Dallas Mavericks, Dirk still managed to prove that he is the unsurpassed European player today. Outside basketball, Dirk is deemed as a very friendly person especially to children, a character which has caused him to be P'unked while eating in a restaurant.

Hitler's Heartlessness is Today's Germans Catch

When you talk about Germany, the first thing that comes into your mind is Adolf Hitler, his heartlessness and fierceness as a leader. History tells how fierce and how threatening this German leader was, and up to now Germans are suffering from misconceptions on them brought by the fact that Hitler is a German. Such mentality is undeniably wrong because Hitler is already croaked and we are living a new and different world right now. Moreover, there are other German individuals who have contributed much in the society. Unfortunately, they are eclipsed by Hitler's heartless nature.

Some of these renowned Germans who have also shared an crucial contribution in the history were Alois Alzheimer, who discovered Alzheimer's disease, scientist and Man of the Century awardee Albert Einstein, former world number one tennis player Steffi Graf, and many other German leaders. These are people who have imparted their triumphs to the history books and have proved that not all Germans are like Hitler. Then, stop thinking like a child and spell the rest of the Germans from ferocious generalizations dating back from Hitler days. If you like to lash Hitler, then directly mention his name and do not include other Germans who are trying to live a peaceful life.

Journey in the German Place

Narratives about Adolf Hitler caused me to become engrossed with Germany. Knowing how brutal Hitler was, I begun to wonder if all Germans think and act like him. Eventually, I became engrossed with their way of living, including their traditions and vogue. When I was in college, I had German contacts and up to now, we still communicate by means of emails and chat. They even summoned me to visit them in their place. Since it's my longtime desire to get to their place, I did not have a second thought. I instantaneously look for a motel where I can stay.

There are different motels and accommodations in Germany, so I chose a motel that is located at the center of Frankfurt, Hotel Tourist Frankfurt. Upon my arrival, I instantaneously felt their hospitality and whole-hearted welcome when the staff greeted and smiled at me. Their service is also splendid, as they accompany their clients to their assigned rooms. Further, there are lots of features in the hotel room like direct dial phone, private bathroom, colored television, hair dryer, room service, mini bar and radio. Nevertheless, what I enjoyed most was their splendid breakfast buffet. My German contacts and I met in Frankfurt Fair and we went around the shopping centers near Hotel Tourist Frankfurt.