The Life And Times Of Beethoven

By Édouard Herriot

Book Overview

The Life and Times of Beethoven by Edouard Herriot is a comprehensive biography of the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The book explores Beethoven's life from his birth in Bonn in 1770 to his death in Vienna in 1827, tracing his musical development and personal struggles along the way. Herriot delves into Beethoven's family background, his early years as a child prodigy, his education under prominent musicians of the time, and his rise to fame as a composer.The book also explores Beethoven's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers. Herriot examines Beethoven's hearing loss and how it affected his work, as well as the political and social climate of the time, which influenced his music.Throughout the book, Herriot draws on a wide range of sources, including Beethoven's letters, contemporary accounts, and historical documents. He provides a detailed analysis of Beethoven's music, discussing the themes, motifs, and structures that make his compositions so enduringly popular.The Life and Times of Beethoven is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in music, history, or the life of one of the greatest composers of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163140740
• ISBN13: 9781163140741
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"