00:00Did you know that Beethoven conducted an entire concert without hearing a single note?
00:04In 1824 Beethoven premiered his Ninth Symphony, a masterpiece, while he was completely deaf.
00:10During the premiere, Beethoven conducted with passionate gestures even though he could neither hear nor adjust to the orchestra.
00:16The musicians followed the real conductor while Beethoven gestured as if he were playing an invisible piano.
00:21In the end, a choir singer had to turn Beethoven towards the audience to show him the applause.
00:26Beethoven burst into tears upon seeing the crowd applauding and waving handkerchiefs in admiration.
00:32The Ninth Symphony became an immediate success and continues to inspire millions of people around the world.
00:38This story reminds us that genius is not limited by our circumstances.
