The Beethoven companion / edited by Denis Arnold and Nigel Fortune.

Other author Fortune, Nigel, editor.
Other author Arnold, Denis, editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon : Faber and Faber, 1973.
Description542 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, music ; 22 cm.
Subjects

SeriesFaber paperbacks
Faber paperbacks. ^A770804
Contents Beethoven as man and artist / Philip Barford -- Beethoven's pianos / Derek Melville -- The piano music, I / Harold Truscott -- d The piano music, II / Philip Barford -- The chamber music and piano / Nigel fortune -- The chamber music for strings / Robert Simpson -- The symphonies and overtures / Basil Deane -- The concertos / Basil Deane -- Beethoven and opera / Winton Dean -- The choral music / Denis McCaldin -- The songs / Leslie Orrey -- Sketches and autographs / Alan Tyson -- Steps to publication and beyond / Alan Tyson -- The view of posterity: an anthology / Elsie and Denis Arnold.
Abstract This guide covers every significant aspect of Beethoven's output. Distinguished scholars, each of whom is also a skilled and compelling writer, take the reader through each principal genre of composition. Separate sections are devoted to Beethoven as man and artist, the piano music, the chamber music, the orchestral works, the opera "Fidelio" and the vocal music, the manuscripts and their publication, and the book concludes with a fascinating review of the ups and downs of the composer's reputation. The music is discussed in the context of its background.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 75576417
ISBN0571103189
ISBN9780571103188
ISBN0571090036
ISBN9780571090037

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.B4 B2813 1973 ✔ Available Place Hold