Yes, I do know that Beethovens Tempi are on the quick side (actually I like the first movement of the 5th to be played quickly), But I like the structure of a piece to be emphasised generally, especially in Classical era music, (say from late Mozart to Schubert)...And in no way am I condoning Cobra..

But Beethovens music can be played successfully at different tempi because he is such a master!..