Chronicles the life and career of eighteenth-century German composer Ludwig van Beethoven and discusses his early years and his works which included sonatas, nine symphonies, chamber music, string quartets, two masses, and one opera.
The author examines the literary, artistic, and social movements from the time of Beethoven's unveiling of his Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, which he analyzes as containing themes of equality and redemption as a Romantic challenge to conservatism in Europe at the time; and provides a close reading of the musical score itself, with a description of the social event of its presentation in Vienna.
An illustrated introduction to eighteenth-century German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, discussing the influences and historical events that shaped his life and work.
The letters that ten-year-old Christoph and his uncle exchange show how Christoph's feelings for Mr. Beethoven, the eccentric boarder that shares his house, change from anger and embarrassment to compassion and admiration.
The story of a great musician who was deaf yet composed magnificent sonatas, symphonies, and chamber music. Also describes European politics during his life.
After her mother dies, teenager Josie seeks the comfort of her guitar, but when an accident occurs at her father's genetics lab, the result is something for her to focus on instead.
