Beethoven

""Beethoven"" is a book written by the famous German composer and writer, Richard Wagner. This book is a comprehensive biography of the legendary composer, Ludwig van Beethoven. Wagner delves into the life of Beethoven, exploring his early years, his musical education, and his rise to fame as one of the greatest composers of all time. The book also covers Beethoven's personal struggles, including his hearing loss and his difficult relationships with family and friends.Wagner offers a detailed analysis of Beethoven's music, exploring the themes and motifs that make his compositions so unique and powerful. He also discusses the historical and cultural context of Beethoven's work, showing how it reflects the political and social upheavals of the time.Throughout the book, Wagner provides his own insights and opinions on Beethoven and his music, drawing on his own experience as a composer and musician. He offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest musical minds in history, and his deep admiration for Beethoven is evident throughout.Overall, ""Beethoven"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic composer. It is a rich and engaging portrait of a musical genius, written by one of the most influential figures in the history of classical music.This cry is answered in the most positive manner by Music. Here the world outside us speaks to us in terms intelligible beyond compare, since its sounding message to our ear is of the selfsame nature as the cry sent forth to it from the depths of our own inner heart. The Object of the tone perceived is brought into immediate rapport with the Subject of the tone emitted: without any reasoning go-between we understand the cry for help, the wail, the shout of joy, and straightway answer it in its own tongue.#This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.