1770-1827

A biography of the famed German musician emphasizing the times in which he lived.

A music critic presents a revelatory work of music history that analyzes Beethoven's iconic symphony, assessing the composer's influences and legacy while challenging popular beliefs that Beethoven was deaf at the time of the Fifth's composition.

Contains humorous lyrics, set to the tune of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, which explore the wonders to be found in the composer's colossal wig. Includes a CD recording.

Presents basic information about the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven, a famous composer who continued to compose music even after losing his hearing. Describes Beethoven's strict upbringing, the impact of his loss of hearing, and the battle over the right to bring up his nephew, Karl. Also includes a timeline of important events in Beethoven's life and a glossary of words found in the text.

Ludwig van Beethoven and his five legless pianos keep having to move from one apartment to another when his neighbors complain about the noise.

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.

Profiles the life and music of Beethoven including the influence of Mozart and Haydn on him.

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.".