beethoven, ludwig van

An animated depiction of Beethoven's life. Learn how he overcame hearing loss to become one of history's most influential composers.

Introduction to the personal life and musical career of Ludwig van Beethoven, famous Austrian musical composer, including his childhood, increasing deafness and how it changed his music, how he is remembered today, and more.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the great composer, from his childhood in Germany and Austria and his early successes to the lasting influence his music has today.

A short biography of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Introduces young readers to the life and work of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Ten-year-old Christoph, initially resentful of the new tenant in his home, soon comes to understand and appreciate the trials and music of Mr. Ludwig van Beethoven.

Explores the turbulent life of Ludwig van Beethoven and traces the journey of a lock of hair cut from his corpse, following it from Germany to Denmark and finally London, where it was bought at auction and tested by forensic scientists. Examines what the hair revealed about Beethoven and features black-and-white photographs and illustrations throughout.

Examines the life and career of Ludwig Van Beethoven. Includes a timeline, glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

An esteemed music historian provides a rich, detailed overview of the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, traveling from Enlightenment-era Bonn to the musical capital of Europe, Vienna, to vividly describe the composer's career, ill health and romantic rejections.