Beethoven the Pianist

by Tilman Skowroneck

The widely held belief that Beethoven was a rough pianist, impatient with his instruments, is not altogether accurate: it is influenced by anecdotes dating from when deafness had begun to impair his playing. Presenting a detailed biography of Beethoven's formative years, this book reviews the composer's early career, outlining how he was influenced by teachers, theorists and instruments. Skowroneck describes the development and decline of Beethoven's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521119596
• ISBN13: 9780521119597
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.8"