Includes full performance of Beethoven's ninth symphony, and a documentary about the symphony featuring Beethoven scholar Wulf Konold.

In what he called the "dry letters of the alphabet," the letters of Beethoven are the principal nonmusical expression of his personality. This collection features 457 of Beethoven's most candid letters dealing with such topics as his deafness, his declining health, other composers and their influence, and his own work. Includes 15 illustrations.

All 21 sets of Beethoven's variations, including the Diabelli Variations, Op. 120; 32 Variations in C Minor, the "Eroica" Variations, Op. 35; plus variations on themes by Dressler, Salieri, Sussmayr, Righini, other composers. Reprinted from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition.

Beethoven's letters up to 1816. These include details of the theft of some of his music, trials caring for his nephew, difficulties in finding trustworthy servants, the sale of his music in England, his generally poor health, and many other interesting goings-on. The first volume of Ludwig van Beethoven's letters covers the period from his youth as an ambitious and fledgling young talent living in Vienna, to his peak years wherein he saw musical composition...

The second volume of Beethoven's letters begins with the composer in maturity. In these later years, several of his most accomplished and beautiful musical works were completed. It is clear from these written correspondences that music occupies a greater place in Beethoven's life, more frequently, he appends samples of and discusses musical phrasing and notation, giving readers insight into his methods of composition. Although Beethoven concealed...

Superb, highly authoritative editions (Henry Litolff's Verlag) of Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93, and Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125. Large, clear noteheads and wide margins for easy reading and study. Lists of instruments. Translation of vocal texts.

This volume contains the complete scores for some of Beethoven's most famous piano compositions, including "Waldstein", "Les Adieux", "Hammer-Klavier", "Appassionata", "Grand Sonata", "Little Pathétique", "Moonlight Sonata", and more. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 — 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most...

Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words. Translation of: Beethoven im eigenen Wort libreka classics — These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time. This volume is highly recommended for fan's of Beethoven's music, and it constitutes a must-have for collectors of important classical scores. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive...