Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer quoted for his philosophy on playing: 'To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.'
Videos Mentioning Ludwig van Beethoven

Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Classical composer whose late string quartets are recommended by Tyler Cowen for keeping the mind active.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks — Powerful Books, Mystics, and More
Tim Ferriss
A celebrated classical composer, whose music is mentioned as embodying the 'music' of life.

Tal Wilkenfeld: Music, Guitar, Bass, Jeff Beck, Prince, and Leonard Cohen | Lex Fridman Podcast #408
Lex Fridman
Composer quoted for his philosophy on playing: 'To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.'

Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil | Lex Fridman Podcast #357
Lex Fridman
Composer whose Ninth Symphony is mentioned as a work of beauty that even a nihilist would preserve.

Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #493
Lex Fridman
The composer Jeff Kaplan uses as an example of a creator who faced limited direct feedback during his lifetime, contrasting with the instant and widespread criticism of modern artists.