{"product_id":"9780241987445-beethoven","title":"Beethoven","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Life in Nine Pieces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**WINNER of Presto Books' Best Composer Biography**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNINE WORKS OF BEETHOVEN, NINE WINDOWS INTO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A MUSICAL GENIUS. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'We are doubly blessed that Beethoven should have led such an extraordinary life. Laura has combined the two - the genius of his music and the richness of his experiences - to shine a revealing light on our greatest composer' John Humphrys\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLudwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Beethoven, Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge cuts through the noise. With each chapter focusing on a period of his life, piece of music and revealing theme - from family to friends, from heroism to liberty - she provides a rich insight into the man and the music.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevealing a wealth of never-before-seen material, this tour de force is a compelling, accessible portrayal of one of the world's most creative minds and it will transform how you listen for ever. \u003cbr\u003e_________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Tunbridge has come up with the seemingly impossible: a new way of approaching Beethoven's life and music . profoundly original and hugely readable' John Suchet, author \u003ci\u003eBeethoven: The Man Revealed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This well researched and accessible book is a must read for all who seek to know more about the flesh and blood tangible Beethoven.' John Clubbe, author of \u003ci\u003eBeethoven: The Relentless Revolutionary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This book is really wonderful! . However many books on Beethoven you own, find the space for one more. This one' Stephen Hough, pianist, composer, writer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'In a year when everyone's looking for a new take on Beethoven, Laura Tunbridge has found nine. Fresh and engaging' Norman Lebrecht, author of \u003ci\u003eGenius and Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Remarkable . she captures the essence of his genius and character. I'll always want to keep it in easy reach' Julia Boyd, author of \u003ci\u003eTravellers in the third Reich\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40943334490209,"sku":"9780241987445","price":9.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_32353045.jpg?v=1737186853","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780241987445-beethoven","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}