Beethoven and His Nine Symphonies

by George Grove

Overview

Classic of music analysis by a noted musicologist for those with a serious interest in Beethoven's symphonies. Fascinating background on composer's historical era, plus quotations, letters, and anecdotes. Includes 436 musical passages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486203348
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	11/21/2012
Series:	Dover Books on Music Series
Edition description:	3RD
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	5.41(w) x 7.96(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

George Grove (1820–1900) was an English writer on music and the founding editor of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians.

Table of Contents

Preface
List of Symphonies
Symphony No. 1
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Symphony No. 2
Beethoven's "Testament"
Symphony No. 3
Do. No. 4
The Love-Letters
Beethoven at Gneixendorf
Symphony No. 5
Do. No. 6
Do. No. 7
Do. No. 8
Do. No. 9
Schiller's Ode "An die Freude"