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The Great Composers and Their Music 18: Beethoven
This volume celebrates the life and achievements of Ludwig van Beethoven, whose revolutionary music changed the course of Western classical music. It traces his development from a gifted young musician in Bonn to a master composer in Vienna, where his bold ideas and artistic vision earned him a place among the greatest composers of all time. The book explores Beethoven's most important works, including his symphonies, piano sonatas, concertos, string quartets and vocal compositions. Readers encounter landmark masterpieces such as the Symphony No. 5, Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral', Symphony No. 9 and the Moonlight Sonata. The volume explains how Beethoven expanded the expressive and structural possibilities of music, influencing generations of composers who followed. A central theme is Beethoven's determination in the face of adversity, particularly his progressive hearing loss. Despite becoming almost completely deaf, he continued to compose works of extraordinary depth and originality. The book examines how his personal struggles, ideals and triumphs were reflected in the emotional power of his music. Full colour artwork throughout. Good condition. Softcover, 30cm x 23cm, pages 418-440.
