Beethoven and the classical age

Title
Beethoven and the classical age

Personal Author EPSB
Andrea. Bergamini

Summary
Explores the musical world of Beethoven. Explains the mechanics and design of the piano as it was constructed during Beethoven's lifetime. Introduces Viennese life in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and to that city's position as the world's music capital. Concludes with sketches of composers who have been influenced by Beethoven.

Year Published
1999

Series
Masters of music

Physical Description
64 p. : col. illus. ; 30 cm.

Program Information
Gr. 5+

Personal Subject
Beethoven, Ludwig van-1770-1827.

Subject
Music -- 18th century -- History and criticism.
 
Music -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
 
Composers -- Austria -- Biography.

Added Author
Manuela Cappon.

Summary
Explores the musical world of Beethoven. Explains the mechanics and design of the piano as it was constructed during Beethoven's lifetime. Introduces Viennese life in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and to that city's position as the world's music capital. Concludes with sketches of composers who have been influenced by Beethoven.

ISBN
9780764151330

Publisher
Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, c1999.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
George P. Nicholson780.92 BEE BERBook31004000014774Non-Fiction