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Uniform Title: Beethoven im eigenen Wort. English
Title: Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words
Note: Translation of Beethoven im eigenen Wort.
Credits:
Produced by John Mamoun, Charles Franks, S. Morrison, R.
Zimmerman, Andrew Sly, the Distributed Proofreaders Team, and David Widger
Summary: "Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words" by Ludwig van Beethoven is a collection of quotations and insights about the life and philosophy of the renowned composer, edited after his death. This work was compiled in the early 20th century and reflects on Beethoven's artistic thoughts, personal experiences, and beliefs throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Beethoven’s character and the essence of his music, through his own expressions, linking the man and the artist seamlessly. The opening of the work presents a brief biographical sketch of Beethoven, highlighting his monumental contributions to classical music and his intense relationship with art and nature. It emphasizes how music was a source of solace for him amid personal struggles, particularly his hearing loss. The text reveals Beethoven’s strong views on artistry, emphasizing the importance of integrity and emotional depth in music, while also expressing disdain for superficial compositions. Throughout this introduction, the reader gains a sense of Beethoven's idealism, moral sensibilities, and his belief in the power of music to illuminate the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Editor: Kerst, Friedrich, 1870-1961
Editor: Krehbiel, Henry Edward, 1854-1923
EBook No.: 3528
Published: Nov 1, 2002
Downloads: 328
Language: English
Subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Subject: Composers -- Germany -- Biography
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Beethoven im eigenen Wort. English
Title: Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words
Note: Translation of Beethoven im eigenen Wort.
Credits:
Produced by John Mamoun, Charles Franks, S. Morrison, R.
Zimmerman, Andrew Sly, the Distributed Proofreaders Team, and David Widger
Summary: "Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words" by Ludwig van Beethoven is a collection of quotations and insights about the life and philosophy of the renowned composer, edited after his death. This work was compiled in the early 20th century and reflects on Beethoven's artistic thoughts, personal experiences, and beliefs throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Beethoven’s character and the essence of his music, through his own expressions, linking the man and the artist seamlessly. The opening of the work presents a brief biographical sketch of Beethoven, highlighting his monumental contributions to classical music and his intense relationship with art and nature. It emphasizes how music was a source of solace for him amid personal struggles, particularly his hearing loss. The text reveals Beethoven’s strong views on artistry, emphasizing the importance of integrity and emotional depth in music, while also expressing disdain for superficial compositions. Throughout this introduction, the reader gains a sense of Beethoven's idealism, moral sensibilities, and his belief in the power of music to illuminate the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Editor: Kerst, Friedrich, 1870-1961
Editor: Krehbiel, Henry Edward, 1854-1923
EBook No.: 3528
Published: Nov 1, 2002
Downloads: 328
Language: English
Subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Subject: Composers -- Germany -- Biography
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.