beethoven, ludwig van

Examines the life, music, and legacy of eighteenth-century German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, and includes a time line and list of selected works.

"The dynamic trio is back! When their friend Gordie is about to give up on math class (what is it with Xs and Ys, anyway?), Lucky, Rudy, and Red take another trip back in time to meet Ludwig van Beethoven. After all, if anyone can help Gordie persevere, it's the man who composed his greatest music even after losing his hearing. Can Gordie find the perseverance to push through?"--Provided by publisher.

"This picture book biography chronicles the lifelong friendship that began in adolescence between Ludwig van Beethoven and master piano maker Nannette Streicher emphasizing her support for him and his work and his influence on the many innovations she made to piano construction"--.

After learning that he is going deaf, Beethoven is determined to write a great symphony using the heroic deeds of Napoleon as his initial inspiration.

"Ludwig van Beethoven created music that moves and inspires us to this day; his very name sparks a melody in the ear. But are you born a genius? This graphic biography asks: "Who was Beethoven before he became 'Beethoven?'" Master cartoonist Mikael Ross (The Thud) tells the story of Beethoven from 1778 to his first major public appearance in Vienna in 1795. It begins when the family is living a difficult life in Bonn. Father Johann battles with alcoholism and is deep in debt. Only young Ludwig and his talent at the piano offer any hope for the future - if only he would stop composing his own pieces and just play what's expected of him. Author Ross was asked to do a small comic for the Beethoven Society. Through this opportunity, he discovered the diaries of the baker's son that lived downstairs from Beethoven's family, the content of which inspired Golden Boy. As in his previous book, The Thud, Ross skillfully mixes humor with empathy and pure social drama, crafting a coming-of-age story that transcends its biographical subject matter. His colorful, expressive style and mastery of the language of comics are perfectly suited to the tall task of capturing Beethoven's timeless music visually. Full-color illustrations throughout"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a brief account of the life of Ludwig van Beethoven from his contemporary, Johann Aloys Schlosser, describing his childhood, musical accomplishments, and related topics, and providing an assessment of Beethoven's work.

Explores each of Beethoven's nine symponies.

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

A biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, Austrian composer, discussing his life, career, and legacy.

Illustrations and text chronicle the life and career of composer and musician Ludwig van Beethoven.