Beethoven, letters, journals, and conversations / edited, translated and introduced by Michael Hamburger.

Author/creator Beethoven, Ludwig van
Other author Hamburger, Michael.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Thames and Hudson, 1984, ©1951.
Description281 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleCorrespondence. Selections. English
Abstract Selections from the documentary record left by Beethoven himself, interspersed with comments on the composer's personality and music from the letters and journals of his contemporaries. In one volume, it charts every aspect of Beethoven's life and work, from Mozart's prophetic remarks on meeting him as a young man in 1787 to Grillparzer's oration at his funeral in 1827, as well as highlighting the key features of the social, cultural and political background to the story.
General noteReprint. Originally published: London : Thames and Hudson, 1951.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 83072975
ISBN0500273243 (pbk.) :

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