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100 1 _aSanborn, Pitts,
_d1879-1941
245 1 0 _aLudwig van Beethoven
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-17
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Ludwig van Beethoven" by Pitts Sanborn is a biography that delves into the life and works of the iconic composer during the early to mid-20th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of Beethoven's creative process and significant compositions, intended for readers interested in classical music and the trials faced by one of its most celebrated figures. The book chronicles Beethoven’s journey from a talented child in Bonn to becoming a revolutionary figure in music, highlighting key milestones such as his training with Haydn, the prolific output of symphonies, concertos, and chamber music, and the personal struggles he endured, including his increasing deafness. Sanborn analyzes the characteristics of Beethoven's compositions, including the famous "Eroica" Symphony, the "Pastoral" Symphony, and the ninth Symphony with its choral finale based on Schiller's "Ode to Joy." Through detailed examinations, the biography emphasizes Beethoven's innovative spirit, emotional depth, and lasting impact on Western music, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of both the man and his monumental legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
653 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies
700 1 _aPeyser, Herbert F.
_q(Herbert Francis),
_d1886-1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50242
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