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Dover Books on Music Ser.: Beethoven : The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words by Friedrich Kerst (2011, Trade Paperback)

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This long-esteemed book offers the reader a highly interesting glimpse of Beethoven, the man. There are a number of biographical studies of Beethoven, but nowhere else will you find such a convenient classified collection of his utterances and opinions. Through his own words emerges an image of a man, torn by personal problems and a tragic affliction, yet impelled by a keen sense of his destiny and place in the history of music. Included are over 300 of Beethoven's reflections on the art of composing: The startling effects which many credit to the natural genius of the composer, are often achieved with the greatest ease by the use and resolution of the diminished seventh chords; on his own temperament and character: Many a vigorous and unconsidered word drops from my mouth, for which reason I am considered mad; and on other composers: Rossini would have become a great composer if his teacher had frequently applied some blows ad posteriora ; on performers: These pianoforte players have their coteries whom they often join; there they are praised continually -- and there's an end of art ; on his own suffering: My defective hearing appeared everywhere before me like a ghost; I fled from the presence of men, was obliged to appear to be a misanthrope although I am so little such. There are also his views on art and artists, on his own works, on education, nature, poetry, God and other matters. Friedrich Kerst originally gleaned this material from various sources, such as Beethoven's diary, the famous conversation-books, the Heiligenstadt Will, and his correspondence with the Archduke Rudolf, Ferdinand Ries, Dr. Wegeler, Cherubini, the Immortal Beloved, and many others. Altogether it forms the handiest compilation of Beethoven's recorded remarks in existence. Out of print for years, this annotated translation by a renowned American music authority, Henry Edward Krehbiel, is once more made available for the illumination and enjoyment of scholars, students, and music lovers.

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Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486212610
ISBN-13
9780486212616
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Book Title
Beethoven : the Man and the Artist, As Revealed in His Own Words
Author
Friedrich Kerst
Original Language
German
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical, Individual Composer & Musician
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Music
Number of Pages
112 Pages

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8.5in
Item Width
5.4in
Item Weight
5.9 Oz

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Series
Dover Books on Music Ser.

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For years I looked for a book of Beethoven's quotes. Interesting way to learn more about someone in history. The book is paperback and looks new.
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