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100 1 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van,
_d1770-1827
245 1 0 _aBeethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-25
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, John Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2" by Ludwig van Beethoven is a collection of personal correspondence from the renowned composer, likely assembled in the early 19th century. This volume captures a period of Beethoven's life characterized by both artistic achievement and personal turmoil, particularly regarding his relationships, health issues, and the guardianship of his nephew. The letters illustrate Beethoven's fervent dedication to his music, his interactions with fellow musicians, patrons, and friends, and provide insight into the mind of a musical genius navigating the challenges of his era. At the start of the volume, Beethoven corresponds with various individuals, including publishers, friends, and the Archduke Rudolph, discussing matters of music, arrangements for new compositions, and personal affairs. One letter expresses his frustration with a friend’s poor execution of a musical score, while another highlights his heartfelt concern for his nephew's education and well-being amid family strife. Throughout these letters, Beethoven's distinctive personality shines through—his wit, earnestness, and at times, his despair over health and life's circumstances, setting the stage for an intimate look into the life of one of history's greatest composers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
653 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Correspondence
653 _aComposers -- Austria -- Correspondence
700 1 _aKöchel, Ludwig Ritter von,
_d1800-1877
700 1 _aNohl, Ludwig,
_d1831-1885
700 1 _aWallace, Grace, Lady,
_d1804-1878
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13272
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