Beethoven

A Life in Nine Pieces

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<p><b>**WINNER of Presto Books' Best Composer Biography**</b><br><b><br>NINE WORKS OF BEETHOVEN, NINE WINDOWS INTO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A MUSICAL GENIUS. </b><br><br><b>'We are doubly blessed that Beethoven should have led such an extraordinary life. Laura has combined the two - the genius of his music and the richness of his experiences - to shine a revealing light on our greatest composer' John Humphrys</b><br>_________________________<br><br>Ludwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths.<br><br>In Beethoven, Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge cuts through the noise. With each chapter focusing on a period of his life, piece of music and revealing theme - from family to friends, from heroism to liberty - she provides a rich insight into the man and the music. <br><br>Revealing a wealth of never-before-seen material, this tour de force is a compelling, accessible portrayal of one of the world's most creative minds and it will transform how you listen for ever. <br>_________________________<br><br><b>'Tunbridge has come up with the seemingly impossible: a new way of approaching Beethoven's life and music . . . profoundly original and hugely readable' John Suchet, author <i>Beethoven: The Man Revealed</i></b><br><br><b>'This well researched and accessible book is a must read for all who seek to know more about the flesh and blood tangible Beethoven.' John Clubbe, author of <i>Beethoven: The Relentless Revolutionary</i></b><br><br><b>'This book is really wonderful! ... However many books on Beethoven you own, find the space for one more. This one' Stephen Hough, pianist, composer, writer</b><br><br><b>'In a year when everyone's looking for a new take on Beethoven, Laura Tunbridge has found nine. Fresh and engaging' Norman Lebrecht, author of <i>Genius and Anxiety</i></b><br><br> <b>'Remarkable . . . she captures the essence of his genius and character. I'll always want to keep it in e

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780241987445

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

195 x 127 x 21 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Verlag / Hersteller

Penguin Books Ltd (UK)