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Author : John N. Burk
Release : 1993-03-01
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 727/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Life and Works of Beethoven by : John N. Burk
Download or read book The Life and Works of Beethoven written by John N. Burk. This book was released on 1993-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonded Leather binding
Author : Lewis Lockwood
Release : 2005-01-04
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 381/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Beethoven: The Music and the Life by : Lewis Lockwood
Download or read book Beethoven: The Music and the Life written by Lewis Lockwood. This book was released on 2005-01-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the general reader, this book reveals how Beethoven's great works reflect both his artistic individuality and the deepest philosophical and political currents of his age.
Author : Jan Caeyers
Release : 2022-05-03
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 210/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Beethoven, A Life by : Jan Caeyers
Download or read book Beethoven, A Life written by Jan Caeyers. This book was released on 2022-05-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With unprecedented access to the archives at the Beethoven House in Bonn, ... Beethoven conductor and scholar Jan Caeyers ... weaves together a deeply human and complex image of Beethoven--his troubled youth, his unpredictable mood swings, his desires, relationships, and conflicts with family and friends, the mysteries surrounding his affair with the 'immortal beloved, ' and the dramatic tale of his deafness. Caeyers also offers new insights into Beethoven's music and its gradual transformation from the work of a skilled craftsman into that of a consummate artist"--Publisher marketing.
Author : Jeremy Siepmann
Release : 2006
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Beethoven by : Jeremy Siepmann
Download or read book Beethoven written by Jeremy Siepmann. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sourcebooks MediaFusion and Naxos proudly present this fascinating biography, complete with two CDs of his greatest works plus an exclusive website with extended compositions. Jeremy Siepmann draws an accessible portrait of the turbulent, troubled but determined figure of Beethoven, regarded by many as the greatest composer who ever lived. And with the words comes the music: Two CDs of carefully chosen pieces covering all the different genres in which Beethoven made his mark. Readers also gain access to an exclusive website that offers the musical works in full, the music of Beethoven's contemporaries, new essays and more. This revolutionary biography utilizes traditional and new media to provide a uniquely rounded portrait of the composer himself. Naxos is the world's leading classical music label and provider of classical music over the Internet at www.naxos.com.
Author : Laura Tunbridge
Release : 2020-07-16
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 458/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Beethoven by : Laura Tunbridge
Download or read book Beethoven written by Laura Tunbridge. This book was released on 2020-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **WINNER of Presto Books' Best Composer Biography** NINE WORKS OF BEETHOVEN, NINE WINDOWS INTO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A MUSICAL GENIUS. 'We are doubly blessed that Beethoven should have led such an extraordinary life. Laura has combined the two - the genius of his music and the richness of his experiences - to shine a revealing light on our greatest composer' John Humphrys _________________________ Ludwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths. In Beethoven, Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge cuts through the noise. With each chapter focusing on a period of his life, piece of music and revealing theme - from family to friends, from heroism to liberty - she provides a rich insight into the man and the music. Revealing a wealth of never-before-seen material, this tour de force is a compelling, accessible portrayal of one of the world's most creative minds and it will transform how you listen for ever. _________________________ 'Tunbridge has come up with the seemingly impossible: a new way of approaching Beethoven's life and music . . . profoundly original and hugely readable' John Suchet, author Beethoven: The Man Revealed 'This well researched and accessible book is a must read for all who seek to know more about the flesh and blood tangible Beethoven.' John Clubbe, author of Beethoven: The Relentless Revolutionary 'This book is really wonderful! ... However many books on Beethoven you own, find the space for one more. This one' Stephen Hough, pianist, composer, writer 'In a year when everyone's looking for a new take on Beethoven, Laura Tunbridge has found nine. Fresh and engaging' Norman Lebrecht, author of Genius and Anxiety 'Remarkable . . . she captures the essence of his genius and character. I'll always want to keep it in easy reach' Julia Boyd, author of Travellers in the third Reich
