Beethoven's Letters, 1790-1826 V2 - From The Collection Of Ludwig Nohl (1866) (Paperback)

A collection of the letters of Ludwig van Beethoven who is generally regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music, and was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music. His music and his reputation inspired - and in many cases intimidated - ensuing generations of composers, musicians, and audiences. While primarily known today as a composer, Beethoven was also a celebrated pianist. Born in Bonn, Germany, he moved to Vienna, Austria, in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Despite gradual hearing loss beginning in his twenties, Beethoven continued to produce notable masterpieces throughout his life, even when he was almost totally deaf. Beethoven was also one of the first composers to work freelance - arranging subscription concerts, selling his compositions to publishers, and gaining financial support from a number of wealthy patrons - rather than seek out permanent employment by the church or by an aristocratic court.

General

Imprint:	Kessinger Publishing Co
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2008
First published:	June 2008
Authors:	Ludwig von Beethoven
Translators:	Lady Wallace
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-4367-8661-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Books > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General
LSN:	1-4367-8661-4
Barcode:	9781436786614

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