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Beethoven (Paperback)

by Maynard Solomon (Author) "LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN WAS BORN INTO A FAMILY of court musicians at the electorate of Cologne, one of the ecclesiastical principalities of the Holy Roman..." (more)
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Product Description
Hailed as a masterpiece for its original interpretations of Beethoven's life and music, this edition takes into account the latest information and literature. Includes a 30-page bibliographical essay, numerous illustrations, and a full-color pictorial biography of the composer. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Maynard Solomon is a leading authority on Beethoven, winner of the Otto Kinkeldey Award for "Beethoven Essays" and the author of Mozart: A Life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Schirmer Books (October 1979)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 002872240X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0028722405
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,164 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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