{"product_id":"beethoven-7","title":"Beethoven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**WINNER of Presto Books'' Best Composer Biography**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNINE WORKS OF BEETHOVEN, NINE WINDOWS INTO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A MUSICAL GENIUS. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''We are doubly blessed that Beethoven should have led such an extraordinary life. Laura has combined the two - the genius of his music and the richness of his experiences - to shine a revealing light on our greatest composer'' John Humphrys\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLudwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Beethoven, Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge cuts through the noise. With each chapter focusing on a period of his life, piece of music and revealing theme - from family to friends, from heroism to liberty - she provides a rich insight into the man and the music.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevealing a wealth of never-before-seen material, this tour de force is a compelling, accessible portrayal of one of the world''s most creative minds and it will transform how you listen for ever. \u003cbr\u003e_________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Tunbridge has come up with the seemingly impossible: a new way of approaching Beethoven''s life and music . . . profoundly original and hugely readable'' John Suchet, author \u003ci\u003eBeethoven: The Man Revealed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''This well researched and accessible book is a must read for all who seek to know more about the flesh and blood tangible Beethoven.'' John Clubbe, author of \u003ci\u003eBeethoven: The Relentless Revolutionary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''This book is really wonderful! ... However many books on Beethoven you own, find the space for one more. This one'' Stephen Hough, pianist, composer, writer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''In a year when everyone''s looking for a new take on Beethoven, Laura Tunbridge has found nine. Fresh and engaging'' Norman Lebrecht, author of \u003ci\u003eGenius and Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e''Remarkable . . . she captures the essence of his genius and character. I''ll always want to keep it in easy reach'' Julia Boyd, author of \u003ci\u003eTravellers in the third Reich\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57342544052606,"sku":"NW9780241987445","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780241987445.jpg?v=1778657428","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/beethoven-7","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}