Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven
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"Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2" by Ludwig van Beethoven is a collection of personal correspondence from the renowned composer, likely assembled in the early 19th century. This volume captures a period of Beethoven's life characterized by both artistic achievement and personal turmoil, particularly regarding his relationships, health issues, and the guardianship of his nephew. The letters illustrate Beethoven's fervent dedication to his music, his interactions with fellow musicians, patrons, and friends, and
provide insight into the mind of a musical genius navigating the challenges of his era. At the start of the volume, Beethoven corresponds with various individuals, including publishers, friends, and the Archduke Rudolph, discussing matters of music, arrangements for new compositions, and personal affairs. One letter expresses his frustration with a friend’s poor execution of a musical score, while another highlights his heartfelt concern for his nephew's education and well-being amid family strife. Throughout these letters, Beethoven's distinctive personality shines through—his wit, earnestness, and at times, his despair over health and life's circumstances, setting the stage for an intimate look into the life of one of history's greatest composers. (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 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy 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. | 13272 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13272-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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