I never appreciated Beethoven until I first heard this movement on a CD five years ago. The King's Speech, which won Oscar for Best Picture this year, used this beautiful piece of music in the climax of the movie. I was thrilled from the moment I heard the opening chords, and breathed in and out with the music as Colin Firth gave his brilliant performance.
In a way, I can relate to Firth's character, because I fell in love with this movement when I was applying for a job. I hated going to interviews, and listening to this helped me steel my nerves before going in to face the interviewer.
