beethoven, ludwig van

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.

Chronicles the life of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven and presents two CDs of music spanning his career.

A brief biography of the life of German composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, describing his rise to fame and struggle with his loss of hearing.

A simple biography of the man who composed such musical works as his Ninth Symphony, featuring the "Ode to Joy.".

Tells the story of composer Ludwig van Beethoven as a child who was bad at math, but very, very good at music.

Discusses the life and career of the nineteenth-century Austrian composer.

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.

Narrates the life of the German-born musical genius who lost his hearing completely by age fifty and who is renowned as one of the world's greatest composers.

An illustrated biography of the life of Beethoven. Includes extracts from some of his most famous works--the Third, Fifth, and Ninth symphonies.

Briefly recounts the life of a composer who wrote beautiful sonatas and symphonies despite tragic personal problems.