Memories of Beethoven - From the House of the Black-Robed Spaniards

Klappentext These are the personal memories of an elderly man who, as a child, was closely acquainted with Beethoven. Gerhard von Breuning, the son of one of Beethoven's oldest friends, was a favourite of the ageing composer, who delighted in the boy's frequent visits. His absorbing first-hand account gives us a unique glimpse of Beethoven's daily life, his personality, friendships and family. Zusammenfassung This is a firsthand account! translated into English! of Gerhard von Breuning! the son of one of Beethoven's oldest friends and a favourite of the ageing composer! which provides us with telling details about Beethoven's daily life! his personality! his relationships with family and friends! his sickroom and ultimately his death. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's introduction; Author's foreword; From the House of the Black-Robed Spaniards; Abbreviations; Annotations; List of illustrations; Index.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Gerhard Von Breuning, Gerhard Von Breuning
• Con la collaborazione di: Maynard Solomon (Editore), Henry Mins (Traduzione)
• Editore: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.1995
• EAN: 9780521484893
• ISBN: 978-0-521-48489-3
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 218 mm x 12 mm
• Serie: Canto Original; Print on Demand; Canto Original
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Biografie, autobiografie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica