Beethoven

von Richard Wagner

52 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Beethoven"" is a book written by Richard Wagner, a renowned German composer, and music theorist. The book provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the life, work, and legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most celebrated composers in history.In this book, Wagner explores Beethoven's musical genius, his personal struggles, and the cultural and historical context in which he lived and worked. He delves into Beethoven's compositions, analyzing their structure, themes, and significance, and provides a detailed account of the composer's creative process.Wagner also examines Beethoven's influence on the development of classical music, his impact on the Romantic movement, and his enduring legacy in the modern era. The book includes numerous musical examples and illustrations, as well as excerpts from Beethoven's own writings and letters.Overall, ""Beethoven"" is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, the history of music, or the life and work of one of the greatest composers of all time. Wagner's insightful analysis and passionate writing make this book a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers today.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Kunst und Unterhaltung
• ISBN: 9781430442035
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.10.2006
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC