{"product_id":"9780241987445","title":"Beethoven : A Life in Nine Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Tunbridge, Laura \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 24\/06\/2021,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 288 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780241987445,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**WINNER of Presto Books' Best Composer Biography**NINE WORKS OF BEETHOVEN, NINE WINDOWS INTO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A MUSICAL GENIUS. '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 HumphrysLudwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.  Revealing 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. '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 Beethoven: The Man Revealed'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 Beethoven: The Relentless Revolutionary'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'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 Genius and Anxiety 'Remarkable . . . she captures the essence of his genius and character. I'll always want to keep it in easy reach' Julia Boyd, author of Travellers in the third Reich\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40436906426412,"sku":"9780241987445","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780241987445.jpg?v=1759666298","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.pro\/products\/9780241987445","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}