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Reviewed on November 20, 2020 | Performing Arts
This year marks the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth, though most of the worldwide celebrations have been canceled or postponed or have gone virtual. Nevertheless, Tunbridge (music, Univ. of Oxford) honors her subject, bringing him to life in the context of nine of his compositions. Each chapter has three elements: a theme (heroism, family, friends), a piece of music (Symphony No. 3, Piano Sonata No. 29), and the period in Beeth...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
