Bonds, Mark Evan
Ludwig van Beethoven: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190051730
- author:
- Bonds, Mark Evan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.6 x 11.3 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, Instruction & Study, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Ludwig Van Beethoven: A composer whose music is often seen as an expression of his personal struggles, but what if we looked beyond the iconic scowl to understand the man behind the music?
Music historian Mark Evan Bonds proposes a new way of listening to Beethoven by exploring how his art reflected his entire self, not just his public persona. By examining the composer's life and works from multiple perspectives, Bonds reveals the emotional breadth and richness of Beethoven's output.
This book offers a fresh perspective on one of music's most fascinating figures, shedding light on the complexities of Beethoven's life and art. From the heaven-storming Ninth Symphony to the eccentric Eighth, Bonds' insights help us understand how Beethoven's works are a series of variations on his life.
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