Ludwig van Beethoven by Pitts Sanborn
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sanborn, Pitts, 1879-1941 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Peyser, Herbert F. (Herbert Francis), 1886-1953 |
| LoC No. | 51007952 |
| Title | Ludwig van Beethoven |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50242 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50242-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 501 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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