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In this brilliant portrayal of the world's most famous composer, Lewis Lockwood interweaves his discussion of Beethoven's life and works while placing them in their historical and artistic contexts. Here the music looms larger than the life-the composer dominates the man-but both are discussed at length. Written for the general reader, the book shows how Beethoven's abundant great works reflect both his powerful artistic individuality and the deepest aesthetic, philosophical and political currents of his age.
| ISBN | 0393326381 | | Pages | 624 | | ISBN13 | 9780393326383
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | WW Norton & Co | | Weight (grammes) | 759 | | Imprint | WW Norton & Co | | Published in | New York | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 235 | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2005 | | Width (mm) | 156 | | DEWEY | 780.92 | | Spine width (mm) | 28 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General, Professional / Scholarly |
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"Why are not more musicians' biographies written like this?"Mitsuko Uchida, Books of the Year, The Guardian "If I were to keep only one book on Beethoven this would be a strong contender." Philip Borg-Wheeler, Classical Music "Lockwood writes like an angel, lucid, enthusiastic, stirring and enlightening. Beethoven has found his ablest interpreter." Jonathan Keates, The Spectator "Professor Lockwood's insight and scholarship are profound..." Michael Graubart, The Musical Times "...Professor Lockwood's original perspectives, his formidable knowledge and his elegant style will prove an invaluable new source." Alexander Waugh, Literary Review "...marvellously illuminating." Michael Church, Financial Times "The greatest strength of Lockwood's book-and it has many strengths-is the unusually enlightening way in which this scholar discusses Beethoven's music." The Times Literary Supplement  Be the first to write a customer review
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