The Life of Beethoven Classic Reprint Anton Schindler 9781334045271 Books
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Although on appearing for the first time as the editor of a literary publication, my feelings may be somewhat like those of a child putting on a new dress, yet I feel the responsibility of my position far more than its novelty; for the subject of my first essay is one not to be approached by me, at least, without seriousness and reverence. That the amount, however, of this editorial responsibility may be thought neither greater nor less than it really is, I must beg leave to state my precise share in this publication, and to advert to the qualifications with which I have entered on my task.
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The Life of Beethoven Classic Reprint Anton Schindler 9781334045271 Books
There have been countless of ranking exercises to decide who was the greatest composer of classical music. Consensus are the top three positions should be filled by Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Chronologically, that is correct, but on the measure of greatness the top prize must surely go to Beethoven. Because on the count of not just by the greater popularity of his massively brilliant Concertos, Sonatas and Symphonies with the masses by far but also by the most sorrowful conditions under which Beethoven composed his music. Most laymen uninitiated to Classical music will know Symphony number 5. But his Magnum Opus must be Symphony number 9 which was the chosen piece in Berlin 2014 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Only Symphony 9, written by their beloved German composer, can match the utmost celebratory climax of the pride of the Germans. But his greatness is magnified to infinity when we learn about his immensely tortured life from his progressive deafness. Deafness deprived him of the most important sense and tool for a musician. Yet he strove on under such crushing obstacle to producing music so divine and out of this world. His deafness turned him into a shy misanthrope hence deprived him of the joys of social interactions and the chance to enjoy other musicians' music. Unlike Bach and Mozart, Beethoven had no caring wife to fuss over his comforts and other mundane matters. But perhaps it was isolation from other musical influence that underpinned the originality of his exquisitely uplifting romantic music. His financial situation left him for want not because he couldn't sell his music, but more because of the evil influences around him diverting his money away and leaving him living from hand to mouth. His penurious condition became more deplorable towards the end of his life when he no longer had the patronage of a rich prince. Yet Beethoven was a Godly man who wanted the best for his ungrateful nephew and to provide for his future at the expense of his own material comfort. My tears fell when I came to the part when the completely deaf Beethoven finished conducting his newly completed Symphony number 9 to the thunderous applause from the audience. With his back to the audience, Beethoven, oblivious to the applause, was tapped on the shoulder. He turned around to face the applauding audience. The audience was shocked to see his pitiable penurious and sickly state, eliciting great sympathy pouring out for this man. Deaf to the world, this lonely man died after a long painful illness. But yet he lives on, in the hearts and souls of all who love his music until eternity. The joy and happiness are the priceless gifts Beethoven has given mankind.Product details
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The Life of Beethoven Classic Reprint Anton Schindler 9781334045271 Books Reviews
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This certainly is not the best bio. of Beethoven
Having started to read about the life of Beethoven this book has encouraged me to read more. A rare and an amazing talent. Intriguing to know how many compositions/scores that have not survived to the present day.
Excelent
Schindler's biography of Beethoven has long been understood to be filled with (charitably) inaccuracy and a tendency to self aggrandizement. Nevertheless it is of its time and worth the price (on it is free) just to feel a sense of the times. There are several far more substantial and well researched Beethoven biographies to choose from for a more realistic perspective. But this is worth an evening just to feel something from Beethoven's time. As long as you bring a very large pinch of salt to the table...
A good read by a writer whose work served as an inspiration to the genius Beethoven...
It's ok, format is a little weird.
There have been countless of ranking exercises to decide who was the greatest composer of classical music. Consensus are the top three positions should be filled by Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Chronologically, that is correct, but on the measure of greatness the top prize must surely go to Beethoven. Because on the count of not just by the greater popularity of his massively brilliant Concertos, Sonatas and Symphonies with the masses by far but also by the most sorrowful conditions under which Beethoven composed his music. Most laymen uninitiated to Classical music will know Symphony number 5. But his Magnum Opus must be Symphony number 9 which was the chosen piece in Berlin 2014 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Only Symphony 9, written by their beloved German composer, can match the utmost celebratory climax of the pride of the Germans. But his greatness is magnified to infinity when we learn about his immensely tortured life from his progressive deafness. Deafness deprived him of the most important sense and tool for a musician. Yet he strove on under such crushing obstacle to producing music so divine and out of this world. His deafness turned him into a shy misanthrope hence deprived him of the joys of social interactions and the chance to enjoy other musicians' music. Unlike Bach and Mozart, Beethoven had no caring wife to fuss over his comforts and other mundane matters. But perhaps it was isolation from other musical influence that underpinned the originality of his exquisitely uplifting romantic music. His financial situation left him for want not because he couldn't sell his music, but more because of the evil influences around him diverting his money away and leaving him living from hand to mouth. His penurious condition became more deplorable towards the end of his life when he no longer had the patronage of a rich prince. Yet Beethoven was a Godly man who wanted the best for his ungrateful nephew and to provide for his future at the expense of his own material comfort. My tears fell when I came to the part when the completely deaf Beethoven finished conducting his newly completed Symphony number 9 to the thunderous applause from the audience. With his back to the audience, Beethoven, oblivious to the applause, was tapped on the shoulder. He turned around to face the applauding audience. The audience was shocked to see his pitiable penurious and sickly state, eliciting great sympathy pouring out for this man. Deaf to the world, this lonely man died after a long painful illness. But yet he lives on, in the hearts and souls of all who love his music until eternity. The joy and happiness are the priceless gifts Beethoven has given mankind.
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