Beethoven by Tunbridge Laura
A Life in Nine Pieces
A concise, musicologically informed biography that traces the composer’s life and creative development by using nine of his works as focal points; each piece becomes a window onto personal struggles, social context, stylistic shifts and the shaping of his public reputation. Combining close musical analysis with archival sources and cultural history, the narrative links moments of adversity—most notably his hearing loss—and resilience to changes in form and expression across his career. The result is an accessible, vividly written portrait that reframes well-known milestones through the music itself and the artistic choices behind it.
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- Published
- 2020
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- British
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- English
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