beethoven, ludwig van

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.

Tells the life story of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven, describing his childhood in Germany, his decades in Vienna, his great works, and his later years, including his encroaching deafness, and provides a glossary of musical terms, a chronology, and a bibliography.

Examines the life of eighteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven, discussing his difficult childhood, early gift for music, volatile personality, hearing loss, and the influence of other composers on his work. Includes twenty-one related activities.

A republication of the 1905 text which presents over three hundred quotations by composer Ludwig van Beethoven in which he offers his thoughts and opinions on the art of composing, education, nature, God, and other matters.

Anton Schindler, who spent the last ten years of Beethoven's life as the composer's pupil, secretary, and servant, tells the story of his mentor's life, discussing such aspects as his early years, his music, his personality, and his deafness.

Examines Beethoven's life and musical achievements in the context of his historical period.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life and career of eighteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the great composer.

Traces the history of a lock of hair musician Ferdinand Hiller cut from Ludwig van Beethoven's head the day after he died, and reveals what forensic tests on the hair sample revealed about Beethoven's health.