Tunbridge, Laura
Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241987445
- author:
- Tunbridge, Laura
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ludwig van Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces by Laura Tunbridge is a fresh and compelling portrait of one of music's greatest minds. This biography cuts through the myths surrounding Beethoven's life, revealing a complex and fascinating individual who was both a genius and a human being. Through nine chapters, each focusing on a period of his life, a piece of music, and a revealing theme, Tunbridge sheds new light on Beethoven's experiences, influences, and creative process. From his family to his friends, from heroism to liberty, this book offers a rich and accessible exploration of the composer's life and work. By combining biographical detail with insight into the music, Tunbridge has created a tour de force that transforms how we listen to Beethoven's works. This is a worthwhile read for anyone seeking to know more about the flesh and blood behind one of the world's most amazing creative minds.
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