The New Grove Beethoven / Joseph Kerman, Alan Tyson.
| Author/creator | Kerman, Joseph |
| Other author | Tyson, Alan. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First American edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : W.W. Norton, 1983. |
| Description | 216 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Composer biography series Composer biography series. ^A665630 |
| Contents | Life. Family background and childhood ; Youth ; 1792-5 ; 1796-1800 ; 1801-2; deafness ; 1803-8 ; 1809-12 ; 1813-21 ; 1822-4 ; 1824-7 -- Works. The 'three periods' ; Music of the Bonn period ; Music of the early Vienna period ; The symphonic ideal ; Middle-period works ; Late-period style ; Late-period works -- Personal characteristics -- Posthumous influence and reputation. |
| Abstract | Offers a portrait of the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven, from his family background and childhood, to his struggle with his deafness, to the composition of his famous works. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-211) and index. |
| Other title | New Grove dictionary of music and musicians. |
| ISBN | 0393016870 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.B4 K47 1983 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |