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Beethoven and the Construction of Genius: Musical Politics in Vienna, 1792-1803
Tia DeNora
Beethoven and the Construction of Genius: Musical Politics in Vienna, 1792-1803
Tia DeNora
This account reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context. It explores the musical world of late 18th-century Vienna and follows the activities of the aristocratic patrons who paved the way for the composer's success.
252 pages, illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 3, 1997 |
ISBN13 | 9780520211582 |
Publishers | University of California Press |
Pages | 252 |
Dimensions | 228 × 152 × 15 mm · 390 g |
Language | English |