Beethoven

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) is one of the greatest geniuses of music and one of the heroes of European culture of the New Age, whose extraordinary personality gave rise to many myths and legends. In the new biography of Beethoven, a living image of the composer and man is represented, closely related to the era of the Great French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, the Vienna Congress and the followed political reaction. The book is written on rich historical and documentary material, taking into account the discovery and achievement of modern world fester. The author - professor of the Moscow Conservatory Larisa Kirillina - addresses this book not only to professional musicians, but also to everyone who is dear and interested in Beethoven"s work