Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven
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"Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1" by Ludwig van Beethoven is a collection of correspondence from one of the most renowned composers in Western music history, created in the late 18th to early 19th century. The letters provide an insightful glimpse into both the personal and artistic life of Beethoven, covering various periods of his life and highlighting his profound thoughts on music, friendship, and love. The opening portion of the work introduces
us to several letters that showcase Beethoven's early years, touching on his relationships with patrons, friends, and family. For instance, he writes to the Elector of Cologne as a young boy, presenting his early musical endeavors with a mixture of pride and trepidation. Another poignant letter reveals his deep sense of loss following the death of his mother, showcasing vulnerability that contrasts with his later assertiveness as a composer. Overall, the initial letters set the stage for an exploration of the intimate emotions and multi-faceted character of a genius ensnared by the struggles of both his personal and professional life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
|---|---|
| Compiler | Köchel, Ludwig Ritter von, 1800-1877 |
| Compiler | Nohl, Ludwig, 1831-1885 |
| Translator | Wallace, Grace, Lady, 1804-1878 |
| Title | Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Correspondence |
| Subject | Composers -- Austria -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13065 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13065-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1986 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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